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Articles by Alexandra Winston
Our Changing Ambitions As We Get Older
0 Reading Time: 3 minutes Ambitions are the driving force behind our actions and decisions. They shape our lives and give us a sense of purpose. As we journey through the different stages of life, our ambitions tend to evolve. What we strive for in our youth often won’t be what we aspire to achieve in our later years.
New Study Reveals Gut Cells' Key Role in Parkinson's Disease Progression
0 Reading Time: 2 minutes Parkinson’s disease, a complex neurodegenerative condition, has long been a subject of intensive research. Traditionally centred around the brain’s dopaminergic system, recent advances have shifted the focus towards a surprising new area: the gut.
Positive Thinking Benefits for Health and How to Get Started
0 Reading Time: 2 minutes Positive thinking isn’t just a catchphrase; it’s a transformative mindset. In a world brimming with stress and challenges, adopting an optimistic outlook can be a game-changer for our overall well-being. But what exactly is positive thinking, and why is it so crucial today? Let’s dive in. What is positive thinking? At its core, positive thinking is about approaching life’s challenges with a positive outlook.
NTU Singapore Study Reveals New Clues on How Ageing Alters Brain Cells’ Ability to Maintain Memory
0 Reading Time: 4 minutes A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has demonstrated that communication among memory-coding neurons – nerve cells in the brain responsible for maintaining working memory – is disrupted with ageing and that this can begin in middle age.
New Blood Biomarker Offers Hope in Alzheimer's Diagnosis and Care
0 Reading Time: 2 minutes Alzheimer’s disease, a condition synonymous with memory loss and cognitive decline, has long been a formidable challenge in the medical world. But a new study presents a ray of hope in the form of a blood biomarker known as neurofilament light (NfL), potentially revolutionising the approach to diagnosing and monitoring Alzheimer’s disease. The findings were published in the journal Brain.
Study Finds Two Brain Stimulation Methods Equally Effective for Depression
0 Reading Time: 2 minutes In a recent study published in the journal Nature Medicine, researchers presented groundbreaking findings in the treatment of depression, offering new insights into the effectiveness of two different brain stimulation techniques. The study, conducted across five centres, compared the impacts of connectivity-guided intermittent theta burst stimulation (cgiTBS) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on individuals with treatment-resistant depression.
Generative AI Helps to Explain Human Memory and Imagination
0 Reading Time: 2 minutes Recent advances in generative AI help to explain how memories enable us to learn about the world, re-live old experiences, and construct totally new experiences for imagination and planning, according to a new study by University College London researchers.
Higher Psychological Resilience Levels Positively Influences Mood Dynamics and Inhibitory Control
0 Reading Time: 2 minutes A pioneering study by Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers uncovers the intricate relationship between inhibitory control (IC), mood fluctuations, and psychological resilience, also known as the ability to adapt to adversity. The study, published in Nature Scientific Reports, indicates that psychological resilience plays a pivotal role as a moderator between momentary inhibitory control and mood dynamics.
New Study Finds People Favour Distraction Over Reappraisal in Intense Situations
0 Reading Time: 2 minutes Imagine a heated argument or an emotionally charged situation. How do we instinctively respond to calm the storm? It’s a question that probes the depths of our instinctual responses in moments of high emotional stress. Understanding how we instinctively seek to ‘calm the storm’ reveals much about our innate coping mechanisms and emotional intelligence.
I Believe I Probably Have Autism - Even Before the Formal Assessment
57 Reading Time: 7 minutes In less than a week, I’m getting evaluated for autism by a neurodiversity-affirming psychologist. But I’m already almost 100% sure I have it. I’m not 100% certain, but I’m pretty certain. Whether they diagnose me formally (the DSM-5 system: 3/3 under criterion A and at least 2/4 under criterion B) is partly up to some subjective impressions and interpretations on behalf of the particular clinician.
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