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·May 11, 2017·4 min read

A Closer Look at Mild Cognitive Impairment

Study reveals 46.5% of people who were diagnosed with MCI later tested as 'normal' during a follow-up assessment.

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·May 11, 2017·5 min read

Human Sense of Smell Is Stronger Than We Think

A new study sniffs out the myth that has existed for over 150 years, without scientific proof, and finds the sense of smell in humans is just as good as in other mammals.

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·May 11, 2017·5 min read

All Is Not Lost to Dementia

Researchers have developed a tool that can accurately measure communication in older couples living with the effects of dementia.

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Featured Neurology

·May 10, 2017·4 min read

Probing Possible Reasons For Smell Loss

Problems with olfaction associated with Alzheimer's could be a result of damage to neurotransmitter and neuromodulator neurons in the forebrain, a new study reports.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·May 10, 2017·6 min read

Personalized Music May Help Nursing Home Residents With Dementia

Nursing home residents with dementia who under went personalized music therapy showed behavioral improvements and were more likely to discontinue using anti anxiety medications, a new study reports.

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·May 9, 2017·4 min read

Study Finds Alzheimer’s Disease Likely Not Caused by Low Body Mass Index

Low body mass index does not appear to be a causal risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.

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·May 8, 2017·6 min read

How One Drug Could Affect Pain, Memory and Nicotine Addiction

Researchers are developing a drug that enhances the function of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. The drug could have three different applications in relieving pain, slowing memory loss in aging people and as a smoking cessation medication.

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·May 5, 2017·5 min read

Surprising Role Omega-3 Fatty Acids Play in Keeping Blood-Brain Barrier Closed

Researchers discover that, in addition to their other health benefits, Omega-3 fatty acids play a vital role in protecting the integrity of the blood-brain barrier.