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Today you'll learn about how non-invasive brain stimulation might offer relief to older patients suffering from anxiety and

depression, the first known molecular fractal, and a new discovery turning the view of

bonobos as peace-loving primates on its head.

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Aging comes with all kinds of complications.

We hear about typical stuff like arthritis and joint pain,

but there is also the increased risk of other illnesses.

I mean, aging isn't easy, but one fairly common condition that isn't talked about quite enough is

mental health, and specifically depression and anxiety.

Right, I know there is some evidence that older adults are more at risk for anxiety and depression

and the problem isn't just the depression and anxiety itself, but the knock-on effects they bring.

Exactly. By some estimates, around 20% of adults over the age of 60 suffer from mental or

neurological disorders, with depression and anxiety being highly prevalent.

And those conditions can lead to other bad outcomes.

I mean, you've got isolation and poor nutrition and obviously just a lower quality of life.

This is why a new study led by the University of

Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions is so exciting. There could

be new non-invasive treatment on the horizon that could significantly improve the

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