Depression and anxiety are common among older adults, but access to appropriate mental health services isn’t always easy for them. Face-to-face therapy isn't always feasible, so researchers are exploring technology-based options like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) delivered through computers or
It's been a sunny weekend in EAU CLAIRE, Wis. , thanks to a big high pressure system to the northwest. Temperatures have been chilly, hovering in the teens, but that's about to change. As we move into the new week, the air will warm up, bringing us closer to average temperatures. Winds will also eas
Imagine you're a young, healthy adult with no blood pressure issues. What if squeezing a handgrip a few times a week could lower your blood pressure? A study explored this idea by testing different training frequencies. They split 60 young adults into three groups: one did nothing (the control group
When Russia stopped sending natural gas through Ukraine on January 1, it sent shockwaves across Europe. But for Moldova, a small country nestled between Ukraine and Romania, the impact was felt differently. Russia, aiming to weaken Moldova's pro-Western government, is using the gas cutoff as a tool.
Early signs of Alzheimer's often include anxiety and depression. Scientists found that a protein called SIRT1 in the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for learning and memory, plays a role in these symptoms. Research shows that exercise can boost mental health in various conditions, like stress an
Old age brings its own challenges, but for some seniors in Jakarta, the combo of multiple health issues and depression can make everyday problems feel much tougher. Scientists from the Indonesia Care Networks Study took a close look at how common frailty is among older folks living in several distri
Scientists have been looking into a particular protein called SUMO activating enzyme subunit 1, often shortened as SAE1. They want to understand its role in breast cancer. Using advanced computer-based studies and lab experiments, researchers found that SAE1 might speed up the growth of cancer cells
Imagine standing in a Danish courtroom, waiting for a verdict. You might think the focus is on facts and evidence. But researchers found something else. They studied how Danish legal professionals judge the trustworthiness of victims based on their emotional expressions. Picture this: emotional show
Imagine you're sifting through a huge pile of gene data for research. Traditional random forest methods can struggle when faced with lots of noise and parameters, making it hard to pick the right features. This is where a new algorithm called Standardized Threshold and Loops based Random Forest (STL
Have you ever thought about how your job might affect your mental health? In China, this is a big deal right now. With more people feeling depressed and jobs getting harder to find, it's time to take a serious look at how work conditions are playing a role. You might have heard that people with high
