Patient reported frailty score after stroke predicted higher mortality in a Swedish registry study
Nine self-reported items at three months formed a robust frailty scale that tracked survival over follow-up. A Swedish registry study built a frailty score from nine patient-reported items collected three months after stroke. The score fit best as a general frailty dimension with two related facets: physical functioning and well-being with mental health. Higher frailty […]
Research fatigue was 56.3% in Mosoriot, tied to repeated studies
In a heavily studied Kenyan community, older age, being male, hospital-based studies, and personal questions sharply increased fatigue and dropout desire. More than half of surveyed community members in Mosoriot, Kenya reported research fatigue (56.3%). In the journal article “Kuchoka”: Investigation of research fatigue in Mosoriot, Kenya, fatigue was more likely among people repeatedly recruited […]
When Campus Noise Becomes More Than a Nuisance: What a 2,080-Student Study Says About Sound Sensitivity, Autistic Traits, Social Skills, and Gender
The Cost of Campus Noise No One Talks About University life is loud. Residences hum with hallway chatter and slamming doors. Libraries shush but still buzz with keyboard clicks, sniffles, and whispering. Dining halls clang and lecture halls echo with coughs and pen taps. For many students, these are background noises. For others, they’re not […]
A Clearer Window into Mentalizing: Validating a French Tool for Clinics and Everyday Life
Why Seeing Others Clearly Begins with You Misunderstandings derail teams, strain families, and make therapy harder than it needs to be. At the heart of many of these struggles is mentalization—the capacity to make sense of our own thoughts and feelings and to grasp what might be going on in someone else’s mind. It’s a […]
Calming the Night: What a Korean Pre-Sleep Arousal Measure Tells Us About Sleeplessness
When Your Body Is in Bed but Your Brain Won’t Clock Out Many of us have had that frustrating moment: the room is quiet, the lights are off, and yet sleep won’t come. Your heart beats a little faster, your jaw stays tense, and your mind keeps running through tomorrow’s to-do list. This mix of […]
Brains, Noise, and the Hidden Cost of Conversation for Neurodivergent People
When Hearing Isn’t the Problem but Listening Still Hurts Most of us take for granted the ability to follow a friend’s voice at a busy restaurant or catch a colleague’s comment during a lively meeting. Yet for many neurodivergent people—those with conditions like autism or fetal alcohol spectrum disorder—these moments are exhausting, frustrating, and sometimes […]
The Impact of Pregnancy Hypertension on Childhood Development: Unveiling Connections and Insights
Introduction Imagine expecting a baby, filled with dreams and hopes for your child’s future, only to face the unexpected twists of health hurdles like pregnancy-induced high blood pressure, known as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. This journey can be challenging, not just for the immediate health of the mother and child, but potentially leaving a lasting […]
Unseen Connections: Visual Perception and Participation in Children with Autism**
Introduction Picture this: a bustling playground filled with the joyous sounds of children running, climbing, and playing. Now, zoom in on a child with autism trying to navigate this vibrant scene. To most, this environment is engaging and inviting, but for a child with autism, it can be a maze of challenges. This is where […]
Inside the Mind: Exploring Real-World Thought Patterns and Their Impact on Mental Health
Introduction Imagine walking down a bustling street, surrounded by the ebb and flow of people. Conversations buzz around you, the colorful sights of market stalls draw your eyes, and amidst this whirlwind, your mind continues its own narrative, weaving a constant stream of thoughts. But what if these thoughts, seemingly mundane, hold the key to […]
Finding the Rhythm of Rest: How Music Lulls Us to Sleep
Introduction Imagine this: after a long and hectic day, you crawl into bed, hoping to drift off into a peaceful slumber. But instead of sleep, your mind races through a litany of thoughts. In such tense moments, many people turn to music, seeking a lullaby to ease them into sleep. But what makes some music […]