Month: May 2022

Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease with Blood Genes

Imagine you have a special gene detector in your blood that can determine if you’re at risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Scientists have developed a diagnostic model for AD based on autophagy-related genes (ATGs) found in the blood. Autophagy is like the body’s clean-up crew, getting rid of damaged cells and proteins. In this study, […]

Published on May 12, 2022

Study: Just One Week Off Social Media Boosts Mental Health

Imagine being in a constant whirlwind of chaos, surrounded by a tornado of negative thoughts and feelings. That’s what excessive social media use can feel like for some people. But fear not! Recent research shows that even just a short sojourn away from TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter can bring a sense of calm and […]

Published on May 11, 2022

Research shows the role empathy may play in music

Just as a skilled translator can accurately convey the emotion of a foreign text, individuals with a strong sense of empathy seem to excel at interpreting the emotions conveyed through music. A recent study conducted by a team of international researchers has uncovered an intriguing link between empathetic abilities and music interpretation. The findings suggest […]

Published on May 11, 2022