Dr. Mikashus, Clinical Psychologist
@drmikashus.bsky.social
I'm a licensed psychologist in clinical practice interested in all things related to physical and mental health.
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What are the top risk factors for dementia? My latest for AARP.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
What are the top risk factors for dementia? My latest for AARP.
www.aarp.org/health/condi...
www.aarp.org/health/condi...
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People experience genuine pleasure—a rush of dopamine—when processing information that supports their beliefs. “It feels good to ‘stick to our guns’ even if we are wrong,” researchers say. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/iXV9M2
Why Facts Don’t Change Our Minds
New discoveries about the human mind show the limitations of reason.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
People experience genuine pleasure—a rush of dopamine—when processing information that supports their beliefs. “It feels good to ‘stick to our guns’ even if we are wrong,” researchers say. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/iXV9M2
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In a 3-year randomized controlled trial in 604 older adults who did not have cognitive impairment but did have a family history of dementia, the MIND diet improved cognition in the participants with a BMI of at least 35. examine.com/research-fee...
The MIND diet may be most effective in people with obesity for cognition - Study Summary
In this 3-year randomized controlled trial in 604 older adults who did not have cognitive impairment but did have a family history of dementia, the MIND diet improved cognition in the participants wit...
examine.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
In a 3-year randomized controlled trial in 604 older adults who did not have cognitive impairment but did have a family history of dementia, the MIND diet improved cognition in the participants with a BMI of at least 35. examine.com/research-fee...
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Experts answer audience questions about fielding unsolicited advice and prying questions, including what to say when people make uncomfortable comments about your body or your relationships.
Dear Life Kit: I'm tall. How do I politely ask people to stop bringing it up?
Experts answer audience questions about fielding unsolicited advice and prying questions, including what to say when people make uncomfortable comments about your body or your relationships.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Experts answer audience questions about fielding unsolicited advice and prying questions, including what to say when people make uncomfortable comments about your body or your relationships.
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The evidence that ultra-processed foods are bad for us is piling up. But efforts to reduce their role in our diets face a big hurdle: experts can't agree on what they are and which to target.
People want to avoid ultra-processed foods. But experts struggle to define them
The evidence that ultra-processed foods are bad for us is piling up. But efforts to reduce their role in our diets face a big hurdle: experts can't agree on what they are and which to target.
n.pr
November 16, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The evidence that ultra-processed foods are bad for us is piling up. But efforts to reduce their role in our diets face a big hurdle: experts can't agree on what they are and which to target.
"The messages students found most motivating targeted beliefs about the impact of voting and emphasized the personal relevance of voting by connecting it to their values and the issues they care about."
Annenberg researcher @dcosme.bsky.social examines ways to motivate and support youth to vote. We spoke to her about a recent commentary she and her team wrote on how to support youth in overcoming voting barriers:
Youth Voter Turnout: Annenberg Expert Unpacks the Issue
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November 18, 2025 at 12:49 AM
"The messages students found most motivating targeted beliefs about the impact of voting and emphasized the personal relevance of voting by connecting it to their values and the issues they care about."
"The sugar in an apple is made of the same building blocks (like glucose and fructose) as the sugar in a candy bar. But the way your body processes that sugar differs depending on how it’s packaged in a food..."
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Are Some Sugars ‘Less Bad’ Than Others?
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November 17, 2025 at 6:28 AM
"The sugar in an apple is made of the same building blocks (like glucose and fructose) as the sugar in a candy bar. But the way your body processes that sugar differs depending on how it’s packaged in a food..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/w...
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In summary, there is no significant evidence that starving a fever helps in healing. Being well nourished helps support the immune system in healing from both colds and fevers. And most of all, rest and stay hydrated!
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Should You ‘Feed a Cold and Starve a Fever’?
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November 17, 2025 at 6:23 AM
In summary, there is no significant evidence that starving a fever helps in healing. Being well nourished helps support the immune system in healing from both colds and fevers. And most of all, rest and stay hydrated!
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/21/w...
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To summarize, light to moderate exercise before sleep can be helpful for sleep, while it is possible that intense exercise could be disruptive. Individuals differ, so experiment with what works best for you. The health benefits of daily exercise are profound.
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Is It a Bad Idea to Exercise Before Bed?
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November 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM
To summarize, light to moderate exercise before sleep can be helpful for sleep, while it is possible that intense exercise could be disruptive. Individuals differ, so experiment with what works best for you. The health benefits of daily exercise are profound.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/11/w...
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Diverticulitis involves inflammation of outpouchings of the intestinal wall, a condition known as #diverticulosis.
This JAMA Patient Page describes diverticulitis and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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This JAMA Patient Page describes diverticulitis and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Diverticulitis involves inflammation of outpouchings of the intestinal wall, a condition known as #diverticulosis.
This JAMA Patient Page describes diverticulitis and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
ja.ma/482SsVr
This JAMA Patient Page describes diverticulitis and its symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
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⭐Research highlight: Creativity enhances #brainhealth by improving connectivity in age-vulnerable regions, highlighting the importance of supporting creative activities in public health strategies.
Nature Communications
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41591-025-00063-3
Nature Communications
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41591-025-00063-3
Creativity keeps the brain young
A study shows that creativity enhances brain health by improving connectivity in age-vulnerable regions, highlighting the importance of supporting creative activities in public health strategies.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
⭐Research highlight: Creativity enhances #brainhealth by improving connectivity in age-vulnerable regions, highlighting the importance of supporting creative activities in public health strategies.
Nature Communications
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41591-025-00063-3
Nature Communications
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41591-025-00063-3
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In cognitively normal older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s dementia, physical inactivity was associated with faster tau protein buildup and cognitive decline https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-03955-6 @WendyYau01 @HarvardAging @MGHNeurology
November 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
In cognitively normal older adults at risk for Alzheimer’s dementia, physical inactivity was associated with faster tau protein buildup and cognitive decline https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-025-03955-6 @WendyYau01 @HarvardAging @MGHNeurology