FeaturedNeurosciencePsychologyVisual Neuroscience·April 11, 2025·4 min readVivid Visual Memory May Raise PTSD RiskA new study shows that having a vivid imagination—especially for visual details—may increase a person’s risk of developing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after trauma. In contrast, strong spatial memory skills, such as understanding where objects are located in space, may protect against PTSD symptoms, particularly in men.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 10, 2025·5 min readSleep Strengthens Memory for Life Events Over a Year LaterNew research reveals that a single night of sleep can enhance memory for the order of real-world experiences—lasting for over a year. In a unique study, participants took an immersive art tour and were later tested on their memory of both object features and event sequences.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 3, 2024·4 min readHigh Blood Sugar Impacts Brain Health, Even Without DiabetesNew research reveals that elevated blood sugar levels may harm brain health, even in people without diabetes. The study showed decreased connectivity in brain networks linked to cognition, memory, and emotion regulation, with stronger effects in older adults and women.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 26, 2024·5 min readSpeech Speed May Indicate Aging Brain HealthA new study found that the speed of speech, rather than the difficulty in finding words, is a more accurate indicator of brain health in older adults. The research, involving 125 healthy volunteers aged 18 to 90, utilized AI software to analyze language performance, focusing on speech rate and word-finding pauses.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 11, 2022·5 min readGut Microbiome Plays a Role in Lifestyle’s Effects on Dementia RiskThe microbiome of the gut may influence how exercise and diet affect overall brain health and the risk of developing dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 14, 2022·4 min readWhether You’re 18 or 80, Lifestyle May Be More Important Than Age in Determining Dementia RiskLifestyle may be more important than age in determining a person's cognitive function and future dementia risks, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 9, 2022·4 min readStudy Examines Memory in Birdwatchers, Finds Having Expert Knowledge Helps Us Memorize New InformationHaving expert knowledge in a subject helps us better memorize new information, a new study finds.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·June 11, 2022·4 min readOlder Adults May Be Better at Listening in Noisy Social Settings Than Has Long Been ThoughtOlder adults may have better listening skills in busy social settings than previously believed, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 25, 2021·5 min readStudying a Second Language Boosts Cognitive FunctionOlder adults who studied to learn a new language showed similar improvements in critical cognitive skills as those who used brain training apps to stay sharp.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 3, 2021·5 min readLow Doses of Radiation May Improve Quality of Life for Those With Severe Alzheimer’sPatients with severe Alzheimer's disease experienced remarkable improvements in both behavior and cognition within days of receiving low-dose radiation treatment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 14, 2018·4 min readCan’t Get an Image Out of Your Head? Your Eyes Are Helping to Keep it ThereA new study reveals the brain utilizes eye movements to help recall vivid memories of past experiences.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 22, 2017·2 min readStudy Combines Music and Brain Stimulation to Improve MemoryCombining non-invasive brain stimulation with a person's favorite music from the past may help to activate old memories and improve mood for older patients with MCI, a new study reports.Read More
