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Pride Month often emphasizes celebration, allyship, and the message that “love is love.” But what counts as love? Which relationships are valued and respected? Do relationships have to be romantic to be considered valid…
Loneliness is more dangerous than you think. In fact, a recent survey published by the American Psychological Association notes that loneliness has become a defining feature of life in America. More ...
Retirement can sometimes feel lonely and isolating for seniors. That's because it often involves leaving behind a long-standing ...
and all you wanted was somebody who cares. —Michelle Branch During the current pandemic, almost all of us—those working in ...
Happy Pride Month! Under the LGBTQ+ umbrella, the “T” stands for transgender. Although the term “transgender” is often used to refer to people who transition from one gender to another, it includes the full spectrum of…
Most people believe they would leave a relationship if it became unhealthy. Yet in reality, many stay far longer than they intended.
My name is Carol Grisham LMFT. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (often referred to as Talk Therapy) and other modalities ...
To celebrate Pride Month, this week’s blog highlights current statistics surrounding LGBTQIA+ identification and recent research exploring queer joy, belonging, and inclusivity. [1] The prevalence of LGBTQ+…
Scientists at Stanford may have uncovered a hidden reason our brains decline with age. Studying the ultra-short-lived turquoise killifish, researchers discovered that the cellular machinery responsible for building…
CBD may be doing far more than just easing pain or anxiety — new research suggests it could help fight Alzheimer’s disease by calming the brain’s runaway immune response. In experiments using Alzheimer’s mice, scientists…
A newly identified protein called GPNMB may play a major role in helping Parkinson’s disease spread through the brain. Researchers discovered that immune cells release the protein in response to damaged neurons, creating…
One of the biggest challenges long-term couples face is maintaining a sense of erotic connection while managing the realities of everyday life. The longer partners live together, the easier it can become to slip into a…
Scientists in Japan have created powerful new vitamin K-based compounds that may help the brain regenerate lost neurons — a breakthrough that could one day change how diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are…
USC researchers have identified potential new drug compounds that may reduce the brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s disease, especially in people with the high-risk APOE4 gene. The compounds target cPLA2, an enzyme…
Many parents who grew up in difficult homes carry a version of the same promise: They're not going to be with their own children ...
For years, millions of women have lived with a condition whose name never fully captured their lived experiences. The term “polycystic ovary syndrome” (PCOS) has long been criticized for being misleading, incomplete, and…
A newly identified enzyme called IDOL could become a major new target in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that removing it from neurons sharply reduced amyloid plaques and improved key brain…
May is International Masturbation Month, so let’s talk about the science of self-pleasure. You can read our blog from 2022 to learn about the history of Masturbation May, and you can check out our blog from last year to…
In many homes, this pattern unfolds so quietly it feels almost instinctive. A son turns to his mother for comfort, a daughter ...
Eating eggs might do more than just start your day—it could help protect your brain. Researchers found that people 65 and older who eat eggs regularly have a significantly lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease…
To understand sexuality, you have to understand culture. And to understand culture, it really helps to experience it firsthand. We are excited to announce new course opportunities for our study abroad program with Sexual…
A new study suggests a surprisingly simple compound could help fight Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that arginine—an inexpensive amino acid already considered safe—can reduce the buildup of toxic amyloid proteins…
Drugs designed to clear amyloid beta from the brain—once seen as a promising path to slowing Alzheimer’s—may not actually help patients in any meaningful way, according to a major review of over 20,000 participants. Even…
Scientists have discovered a way to help the brain clean itself of harmful Alzheimer’s plaques by activating its own support cells. By increasing a protein called Sox9, researchers were able to boost the activity of…
Imagine being 10 years old and telling your parents: "I want a $1,000 gadget, plus $40 every month to keep it. It'll let me chat ...
Researchers have identified a new potential weapon against Alzheimer’s: blocking a protein called PTP1B. In mice, this approach boosted memory and helped brain immune cells clear harmful plaque buildup. Since PTP1B is…
When it comes to contraception, the burden almost always falls on women to prevent pregnancy. While women have various options for birth control (including the pill, the patch, IUDs, hormone shots, and tubal ligation)…
Deep within the brain, scientists have uncovered a hidden “switch” that may decide whether pain fades away—or lingers for months or even years. Researchers found that a small, little-known region called the caudal…
Most people will struggle occasionally when it comes to identifying their feelings or communicating them effectively to others. That’s a normal experience. However, some people have a chronic, disrupted sense of their…
The longest human connection that most of us will experience won’t be with a spouse or a childhood pal – it will be the one ...
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