Mental Health
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Duke University expands AI and advanced computing research capabilities
Duke University's AI can predict worsening mental health in teenagers up to a year in advance with 84% accuracy in kids ages 10 to 15, offering a critical window for intervention.
Beyond the Chart: Why Frustrated Patients Are Switching to PCP Health in Port Charlotte
Frustrated patients are switching to PCP Health in Port Charlotte, Florida, due to impersonal, rushed appointments in traditional healthcare that often treat symptoms without addressing root causes. PCP Health offers a revolutionary, integrated approach combining primary care, psychiatry, and functional medicine to provide comprehensive, personalized care focused on root-cause resolution.
Heat impairs cognitive function and brain performance
Firefighters, trained for high-stress situations, found it harder to focus and control their attention after just 15 minutes of intense heat exposure, according to MIT Technology Review .
Special Olympics Boosts Athlete Mental Health Performance
For every ten Special Olympics athletes, four suffer untreated tooth decay, two face potential hearing loss, and two have never had an eye exam.
What Is Neuroplasticity and How Does the Brain Change?
When we look closely at the brains of individuals who battled major depressive disorder, especially those with chronic illness, postmortem studies reveal something striking.