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An experimental study from Lund University in Sweden has revealed that the Alzheimer’s protein amyloid-beta accumulates inside nerve cells, and that the misfolded protein may then spread from cell to cell via nerve fibres. This happens at an earlier stage than the formation of amyloid-beta plaques in the brain, something that is associated with the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The study in

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/does-alzheimers-disease-start-inside-nerve-cells - 2026-05-03

People have a hard time grasping the potential severity of psychological abuse and women's violence against men, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The research reveals discrepancies in how victims – in contrast to the rest of society - evaluate different types of violence. ”Our study could have implications for how we assess violent crimes, for instance”, says Sverker Sikstr

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/these-two-types-abuse-are-often-taken-less-seriously - 2026-05-03

In a new study, researchers at Lund University and Uppsala University have seen a clear connection between how long a person sleeps and a number of biomarkers linked to cardiometabolic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. “With greater knowledge of the actual mechanisms of disease development, the possibilities for a more specific and targeted treatment increase, says Sölve

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/hours-you-sleep-mean-more-you-think - 2026-05-03

Life as a student means that you will face and handle various types of challenges. People often set high standards for themselves and their performance, which can cause them to feel stressed. Shortcuts to page content:Stress and recoveryProlonged stressThe Student Health Centre’s activitiesMake an appointmentStress and recoveryStress is something we must constantly face and something we could not

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/stress - 2026-05-03

Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and brain to recharge and process information. Sleep also affects your memory and ability to learn new things. At the same time, a lack of sleep is perhaps the single largest contributing factor to mental health issues. Use our tips to improve your sleeping habits. Shortcuts to page content:The sleep formulaDifficulty sleeping?Book an appointmen

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/sleep-and-sleep-disorders - 2026-05-03

Anxiety can be characterised and expressed in various ways. It could be exam anxiety, speech anxiety, social anxiety, or panic attacks. It might feel awful, but it is not dangerous. You can find information here about common symptoms and what you can do to manage your worry and anxiety. Shortcuts to page content:AnxietySelf-care tips to relieve your anxietyThe Student Health Centre’s activitiesWhe

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/worry-and-anxiety - 2026-05-03

Using a supercomputer simulation, a research team at Lund University in Sweden has succeeded in following the development of a galaxy over a span of 13.8 billion years. The study shows how, due to interstellar frontal collisions, young and chaotic galaxies over time mature into spiral galaxies such as the Milky Way. Soon after the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago, the Universe was an unruly place.

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-disorderly-young-galaxies-grow-and-mature - 2026-05-03

Moving to a new country brings with it many changes that can be stressful and difficult. In addition to starting your studies, there are many other challenges that take up time and energy and which affect your well-being. Shortcuts to page content:Advice for successful intercultural adjustmentHomesicknessThe difference between being alone and feeling lonelyTips to overcome lonelinessMake an appoin

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/adjustment-difficulties-and-loneliness - 2026-05-03

The way in which academic studies are conducted may vary considerably from one country to another. At times it may be difficult to understand what is expected of you when you start studying in Sweden with only a few lectures, a great deal of individual responsibility and plenty of group work. Perhaps you are not used to this and it may take time to adapt to everything new. Shortcuts to page conten

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/problems-studying-and-procrastination - 2026-05-03

Regular exercise and a well-balanced diet are important – for both physical and mental health. Exercising and eating regularly are crucial to coping with the demands of student life. Shortcuts to page content:ExerciseBalanced dietMake an appointmentWhen food becomes a problemExerciseRegular exercise is important for physical health in many ways; for example, it reduces the risk of suffering from c

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/diet-and-exercise - 2026-05-03

If you notice that you have a problematic relationship with food, you could have an eating disorder. You can find information here on signs of eating disorders, what you can do and when and how to go about seeking help. Shortcuts to page content:What is an eating disorder?When should I seek help and where is help available?What is an eating disorder?It is not uncommon for students to think about t

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/diet-and-exercise/problematic-eating-habits-and-eating-disorders - 2026-05-03

It was previously thought that damage to the neural pathways was the sole cause of the motor problems that are typical after a brain injury or stroke. However, new research led by researcher at Lund and Uppsala Universities in Sweden now shows that hormones released after these injuries appear to contribute in a dramatic way. The results indicate that hormone-blocking drugs could be used to counte

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-findings-could-transform-treatment-brain-injuries-and-stroke - 2026-05-03

How do birds avoid collision when flying in dense foliage and other cramped environments with many obstacles? And what does flying in such complex environments entail for the birds? These were the questions Per Henningsson of Lund University in Sweden pondered before engaging the help of the family’s own pet budgie to get some answers. His study has now been published in Royal Society Open Science

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/pandemic-restrictions-enabled-unique-bird-study - 2026-05-03

Dangerous consumption of alcohol or other drugs can quickly lead to major problems mentally, physically and socially. At the Student Health Centre, our main priority is to work to promote students’ health. Therefore, we think that it is especially important to be able to pick up on dangerous drinking, drug use, gaming and gambling problems at an early stage. Shortcuts to page content:Alcohol and d

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/alcohol-other-drugs-and-gambling - 2026-05-03

The concept of sexual health encompasses many perspectives, such as pleasure, consent, safety and identity, but also physical health in terms of the absence of sexually transmitted diseases. At the Student Health Centre, we understand that sexual health is fundamental to the general health and well-being of students. Shortcuts to page content:What is sexual health?Sexually transmitted infections a

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/current-students/healthcare/student-health-centre/sexual-health-and-identity - 2026-05-03

Psychiatric and cognitive symptoms emerge at an early stage in Huntington’s disease. However, research so far has mainly focused on movement impairment, a symptom associated with the more advanced stages of the disease. A new study from Lund University in Sweden now shows that the emotional brain - the limbic system - is affected earlier in the course of the disease, and should therefore be given

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/new-study-puts-focus-early-symptoms-huntingtons-disease - 2026-05-03

With your help we make a difference Lund University works tirelessly to make the world a better place. As a university, our mission is to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition through research and education. Every day, we tackle the major challenges to solving the mysteries of cancer and diabetes. We look for solutions to human climate impact and global warming as well

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/giving-lund-university - 2026-05-03

It is not just the environment and the economy that are threatened by a warmer climate, but also culture and traditions around the word. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden and the University of Queensland in Australia have mapped what little is known about how climate change is eroding local knowledge and cultural heritage. “We risk losing the memory of Indigenous people’s ways of life witho

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/how-climate-change-affecting-cultural-heritage - 2026-05-03

Susanne Schötz, Associate Professor in Phonetics at Lund University, was awarded the Ig Nobel prize in biology last week, with the motivation: "Susanne Schötz, Robert Eklund, and Joost van de Weijer, for analyzing variations in purring, chirping, chattering, trilling, tweedling, murmuring, meowing, moaning, squeaking, hissing, yowling, howling, growling, and other modes of cat–human communication.

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/i-hope-ig-nobel-helps-spur-peoples-interest-science - 2026-05-03

20 years of measurements are only the beginning. Long-term measurements over several decades are crucial to enable predictions of how airborne particles affect the future climate, according to Lund University researcher Erik Ahlberg. “Long-term measurements are important to prove that various climate initiatives actually work. Say we were to close all coal power plants today – with the our time-se

https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/long-term-measurements-show-how-climate-changing - 2026-05-03