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·November 10, 2015·4 min read

Identifying Unique and Shared Brain Patterns in Bipolar Disorder and ADHD

Discovering both unique and shared brain patterns in ADHD and Bipolar Disorder may help with accurate diagnosis and treatments of the conditions, researchers report.

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·October 30, 2015·5 min read

Brain Region That Holds Objects in Memory Until They are Located is Identified

Researchers have identified a brain region that holds objects in memory until they are spotted.

These brain scans show the weaker connections in those born preterm.

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·October 19, 2015·3 min read

Risk for Weaker Brain Connections in Preterm Babies

A new study reports preterm babies could be at increased risk of psychological and neurological problems due to weakened connections in certain brain networks linked to emotion, attention and communication.

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·September 16, 2015·4 min read

Spending Time in Nature May Enhance Immune System and Benefit Health

A new study links spending time in nature with better health and enhanced functioning of the immune system.

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·August 27, 2015·6 min read

Brain Structure Differences Suggest Teens May Not ‘Grow Out of’ ADHD

A new study reports gray matter deficits in the caudate nucleus could mean that adolescents with ADHD may not grow out of the disorder.

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·August 26, 2015·5 min read

Cancelling Intended Actions Appears to Weaken Memory

New findings could help develop new treatments for disorders characterized by the difficulty to inhibit actions.

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·August 23, 2015·4 min read

Surprising Link Between TBI and ADHD

Researchers discover a significant association between adults who have suffered a TBI and ADHD.

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·July 16, 2015·4 min read

Avoiding Civilian Casualties With Help of Brain Training

A new study reports cognitive training can help prevent mistakenly shooting civilians for the military and law enforcement.

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·June 4, 2015·4 min read

Ability to Delay Gratification Associated With Brain Connectivity

A new study reports the ability to delay gratification is linked to white matter connectivity between the caudate and dorsal prefrontal cortex.

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·May 6, 2015·5 min read

Correlation Between Sleep Loss and Mental Health Problems in Children

According to a new study, four year old children with sleep disorders have higher risks of developing psychiatric problems during later childhood.

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·March 25, 2015·3 min read

Behavioral and Cognitive Impairment Linked to Prenatal Exposure to Everyday Air Pollutants

Researchers report prenatal exposure to PAH can contribute to offspring developing behavioral and cognitive problems due to disruptive effects on early brain development.