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Touch has become a subject of lawsuits and medical interventions. The MeToo movement pulled touch into an unexpected, negative spotlight in our culture.

Early-onset Alzheimer’s and Its Misdiagnosis Tragedies

Pat Farrell PhD - August 16, 2020

One current theory is that this type of Alzheimer’s may be familial, but a similar form is found in those with Down Syndrome. Estimates suggest that 50 percent or more of people with Down syndrome will develop dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease as they age.

Mental Health Secrets Are Being Unraveled, and Inflammation Is the Culprit

Pat Farrell PhD - August 29, 2025

Our body’s immune system creates surprising effects on mental health, which people need to understand. Until now, medicine has been left in the lurch...

Raising Children With Appropriate Fear Responses, Not Modeling Phobias

Pat Farrell PhD - July 9, 2023

Kids look at adults when encountering something unusual that might be fearful, but we can help them engage in appropriate behavior.

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