Health

Neurodiversity and Well-being: Adapted Mindfulness Interventions Show Promise in Reducing Stress for Autistic Adults

A Karolinska Institutet study indicates that tailored Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs significantly lower stress levels and enhance coping mechanisms for autistic adults, addressing a critical gap in mental health support for this demographic. The findings suggest specialized delivery is key to making established therapeutic tools effective for neurodiverse populations.

Linguistic Signatures of Cognitive Decline: Study Analyzes Pratchett's Novels for Preclinical Dementia Markers

New quantitative linguistic analysis of Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels suggests that subtle declines in descriptive vocabulary appeared nearly a decade before his formal diagnosis of Posterior Cortical Atrophy. This research highlights the potential for language analysis to detect the preclinical phase of neurodegenerative diseases, offering a non-invasive avenue for early risk identification.

France Dismantles Legal Concept of 'Marital Duty,' Cementing Spousal Consent in Civil Code

WHO Chief Rebuts US Withdrawal Claims as 'Untrue', Warns Global Impact

Socioeconomic Architecture: New Study Links Complex Social Environments to Cognitive Resilience in Aging Populations

US Border Patrol Shooting in Minneapolis: ICU Nurse Killed Amid Immigration Crackdown