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·June 27, 2020·5 min read

Repeated head impacts associated with later-life depression and worse cognitive function

People who suffer repetitive head injuries experience increased symptoms of depression and a greater risk of cognitive decline as they age. Those with a history of repetitive head injuries and TBI that resulted in a loss of consciousness reported higher levels of mental health problems, including depressive symptoms.

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·February 10, 2023·5 min read

Review Strengthens Evidence That Repetitive Head Impacts Can Cause CTE

Study confirms that repeated head injuries, concussions, and traumatic brain injury are the chief risk factors for the development of CTE.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 2, 2019·4 min read

Seasonal Affective Disorder Impacts 10 Million Americans. Are You One of Them?

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects over 10 million people in the US. Find out the symptoms and treatment options available.

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·February 11, 2022·3 min read

This Bizarre Looking Helmet Can Create Better Brain Scans

A novel wearable magnetic metamaterial could help make MRI imaging faster, cheaper, and crisper.

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·June 23, 2022·3 min read

Untangling the APOE4 Gene, the Most Significant Genetic Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease

The genetic background around APOE region can modify the Alzheimer's disease-associated APOE4 risk effects.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 30, 2022·5 min read

Why Do Some Kids Take Bigger Risks Than Others?

A parent's wealth and social status can influence a child's risk-taking behaviors.

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·September 6, 2020·3 min read

Why People with Knee Osteoarthritis Experience Different Kinds of Pain

People with osteoarthritis in the knee who report more pain sensations are more likely to suffer constant and unpredictable pain. Researchers identified a potential mechanism in the nervous system that could explain why people experience varying pain patterns associated with knee osteoarthritis.

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·April 26, 2017·3 min read

Youth Violence on Decline

Researchers reveal that, despite popular perception, youth violence is on a noteworthy decline.

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·April 9, 2019·6 min read

Zapping Memories: Electrostimulation Restores Working Memory of 70 Year Olds’ to That of 20 Year Olds’

Non-invasive electrostimulation restores working memory in 70-year-olds, allowing for comparable to cognitive abilities to those of 20-year-olds. The technology increases neural synchronization patterns and information flow between frontotemporal regions of the brain. This results in rapid improvements of working memory in older people, which lasted for more than 50 minutes post stimulation. The findings offer new hope to those suffering age-related memory impairments.

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