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·April 11, 2025·4 min read

Vivid Visual Memory May Raise PTSD Risk

A 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.

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·April 10, 2025·5 min read

Sleep Strengthens Memory for Life Events Over a Year Later

New 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.

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·December 3, 2024·4 min read

High Blood Sugar Impacts Brain Health, Even Without Diabetes

New 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.

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·February 26, 2024·5 min read

Speech Speed May Indicate Aging Brain Health

A 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.

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·October 11, 2022·5 min read

Gut Microbiome Plays a Role in Lifestyle’s Effects on Dementia Risk

The microbiome of the gut may influence how exercise and diet affect overall brain health and the risk of developing dementia.

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·July 14, 2022·4 min read

Whether You’re 18 or 80, Lifestyle May Be More Important Than Age in Determining Dementia Risk

Lifestyle may be more important than age in determining a person's cognitive function and future dementia risks, a new study reports.

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·July 9, 2022·4 min read

Study Examines Memory in Birdwatchers, Finds Having Expert Knowledge Helps Us Memorize New Information

Having expert knowledge in a subject helps us better memorize new information, a new study finds.

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·June 11, 2022·4 min read

Older Adults May Be Better at Listening in Noisy Social Settings Than Has Long Been Thought

Older adults may have better listening skills in busy social settings than previously believed, researchers say.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 25, 2021·5 min read

Studying a Second Language Boosts Cognitive Function

Older 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.

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·May 3, 2021·5 min read

Low Doses of Radiation May Improve Quality of Life for Those With Severe Alzheimer’s

Patients with severe Alzheimer's disease experienced remarkable improvements in both behavior and cognition within days of receiving low-dose radiation treatment.

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·February 14, 2018·4 min read

Can’t Get an Image Out of Your Head? Your Eyes Are Helping to Keep it There

A new study reveals the brain utilizes eye movements to help recall vivid memories of past experiences.

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·September 22, 2017·2 min read

Study Combines Music and Brain Stimulation to Improve Memory

Combining 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.