Healthy Aging Requires an Understanding of Personality Types – Neuroscience News

Healthy Aging Requires an Understanding of Personality Types – Neuroscience News

Summary: Older adults may be better served as they age when their personality types are taken into consideration. Source: Simon Fraser University New research shows that older adults may be better supported as they age when their personalities are considered—for example, are they more like orchids or dandelions? Researchers from Simon Fraser University’s Circle Innovation … Read more

New study uncovers links between dark triad personality traits and disordered eating habits

New study uncovers links between dark triad personality traits and disordered eating habits

Many factors can contribute to a person’s eating habits, including personality traits. The Dark Triad personality traits of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism have been linked to many negative outcomes, but their relationship to disordered eating has been underexplored. A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health looks at how these … Read more

These 2 Personality Traits Show You Have a Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s

These 2 Personality Traits Show You Have a Higher Risk for Alzheimer’s

Science has not yet arrived at a complete understanding of the causes of Alzheimer’s disease. However, recent findings have confirmed the association between personality and neuropathology, in that certain personality traits can increase Alzheimer’s risk. The results of the study conducted by Terracciano et al. show that individuals with higher neuroticism and lower conscientiousness have … Read more

Botox Influences the Control of Emotions in the Brain for Those with Borderline Personality Disorder – Neuroscience News

Botox Influences the Control of Emotions in the Brain for Those with Borderline Personality Disorder – Neuroscience News

Summary: Botulinum toxin, or Botox, can help dampen negative emotions for those suffering from borderline personality disorder. Source: MHH The bacterial toxin botulinum toxin (BTX)—colloquially known as Botox—is probably known to most people as a remedy for wrinkles. But botulinum toxin can do even more: if it is injected into the forehead, for example, it … Read more

Bachelor Nation personality DeMario Jackson is named in sexual assault lawsuits by two women

Bachelor Nation personality DeMario Jackson is named in sexual assault lawsuits by two women

Bachelor Nation personality DeMario Jackson is named in sexual assault lawsuits by two women Woman filed suits in LA County Superior Court Tuesday  Both said they were sexually assaulted on dates with the TV personality  One woman said she went out with Jackson in 2018  She said she was in fear for her life when … Read more

A woman who felt so low she could barely shower was given antidepressants. She had a seizure, and a scan revealed an orange-sized tumor had caused her personality to change.

A woman who felt so low she could barely shower was given antidepressants. She had a seizure, and a scan revealed an orange-sized tumor had caused her personality to change.

Michelle Francis, pictured fully recovered from her operation (left) and one day after brain surgery to remove a tumor (right).Brain Tumour Research A woman started to snap at loved ones, had “zero energy,” and didn’t want to socialize anymore. Doctors gave Michelle Francis, 47, antidepressants for her symptoms. After a seizure, she was diagnosed with … Read more