Imagine your brain as a computer that learns from feedback. Just like a computer, your brain has circuits that help establish connections between cues, decisions, and outcomes. In people with major depressive disorder (MDD), these circuits might not be functioning properly, leading to emotional difficulties. While researchers have studied the effects of depression on reward […]
Published on December 20, 2022
Imagine you’re riding a unicycle and juggling at the same time. Sounds challenging, right? Well, that’s not too different from what researchers explored in a recent study on older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). They wanted to understand how the brain handles two tasks simultaneously – walking and counting. By using an advanced technique […]
Published on December 20, 2022
Like a bustling neighborhood where different factors contribute to its character, the study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of sarcopenia without obesity (S) and sarcopenic obesity (SO) among older adults in suburban Shanghai. The study found that lower BMI, lower hip circumference, farming as an occupation, higher HDL-C level, and shorter sleep duration were […]
Published on December 20, 2022