Empathy Loss in Dementia Linked to Brain Activity Changes

Empathy Loss in Dementia Linked to Brain Activity Changes

Brain Scans Reveal Empathy Deficit in Frontotemporal Dementia Patients A new study illuminates the neurological basis for the reduced empathy often seen in individuals with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a condition affecting approximately 3% of dementia patients in Sweden. Researchers at Karolinska Institute and Lund University utilized functional MRI (fMRI) scans to observe brain activity while … Read more

How Alcohol Increases Pain Tolerance, and Aggression

How Alcohol Increases Pain Tolerance, and Aggression

Alcohol’s Dulling Effect: Why You Might Act More Aggressively After a Drink While alcohol might loosen inhibitions and make you feel more carefree, new research reveals a darker side to that feeling of numbness. It could be fueling aggression. A recent study conducted by Ohio State University suggests a direct link between alcohol consumption, increased … Read more