New research by Colleen Rollins (PhD Candidate) indicates that distinct anatomical signatures characterise hallucination status in patients with psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases. Hallucinations are experienced by many people in all the senses in both health and illness. It’s well-known that some patients with schizophrenia have predominantly auditory hallucinations, whereas patients with Parkinson’s disease more frequently have […]
Inflammation links heart disease and depression, study finds
People with heart disease are more likely to suffer from depression, and the opposite is also true. Now, scientists at the University of Cambridge believe they have identified a link between these two conditions: inflammation – the body’s response to negative environmental factors, such as stress. “It is possible that heart disease and depression share […]
Adulthood only happens in our thirties
New research suggests it might be time to rethink our ideas about when exactly a child becomes an adult. Research suggests that most human brains take about 25 years to develop, though these rates can vary among men and women, and among individuals. Although the human brain matures in size during adolescence, important developments within […]
New research shows that survival times among individuals with Dementia with Lewy Bodies are markedly shorter
New research shows that survival times among individuals with Dementia with Lewy Bodies are markedly shorter (on average 3 years) compared to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), also known as Lewy body dementia, is a common type of dementia estimated to affect more than 100,000 people in the UK. Individuals with DLB […]
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