In The News: Department of Psychology
People with Type 2 diabetes are at a much higher risk for Alzheimer's disease than people without diabetes, and a new study might have unearthed the connection. Researchers from University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51ԹϺ) took a closer look at how type 2 diabetes alters brain activity in areas tied to memory and motivation.
In 25 years, it’s estimated that the number of people with Alzheimer’s disease in this country will almost triple. That’s also about the same amount of time researchers have also found it might take for the disease to grow and develop in the human brain. But 51ԹϺ researchers have published a new study uncovering another clue as to what could be causing brain disease—while also pointing to a possible hedge against that development.
A new study is making the connection between diabetes and memory loss, with the 51ԹϺ research team saying high blood sugar levels appear to weaken brain function, mimicking Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Type 2 diabetes may rewire the brain in ways that mimic early Alzheimer’s disease — and 51ԹϺ researchers say the “why” may lie in a previously unexplored connection between high blood sugar levels and a key part of the brain called the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).
Type 2 diabetes may quietly alter the brain in ways that mimic early Alzheimer’s, weakening reward perception and memory signals in a key brain area called the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).
Type 2 diabetes may alter brain wiring similarly to early Alzheimer’s, and 51ԹϺ researchers suggest this could be due to a previously unexplored link between high blood sugar levels and the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).
The high comorbidity of type 2 diabetes (T2D) with psychiatric or neurodegenerative disorders points to a need for understanding what links these diseases. A potential link is the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). The ACC supports behaviors related to cognition and emotions and is involved in some T2D-associated diseases, like mood disorders and Alzheimer's disease (AD).
The new federal administration has moved quickly and recklessly to fire large numbers of recently hired government employees and prevent congressionally appropriated funds from being spent. These actions have been felt especially acutely by scientists and health care workers across the nation and in other countries as well, because the administration has fired large numbers of employees who work for agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.
A viral TikTok trend is captivating users as they analyze their facial features to determine if they achieve "facial harmony"—a balance where no single feature dominates, creating an overall attractive appearance. But why does this concept resonate so strongly?
Eating disorders represent a critical concern on college campuses, as they are increasingly recognized as one of the most pervasive mental health challenges among undergraduate students. Recent studies show a dramatic rise in the incidence of eating disorders, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which exacerbated pre-existing mental health issues. Researchers at the University of Kansas have embarked on a groundbreaking initiative designed to address this urgent need. Their program, known as BEST-U, aims to leverage technology to improve the accessibility of treatments for students suffering from eating disorders, significantly increasing their chances of recovery.
“Students’ regular attendance at school and punctuality improved between 2018 and 2022 by two to five percentage points,” according to analysis of countries in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.
