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Body Building Supplement May Harm Brain Health

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 7, 2019

A new study reports the popular body building protein supplement, L-norvaline, can have a negative impact on brain health. Researchers found that in low concentrations, the supplement causes damage to neurons which eventually leads to cell death.... Read More...

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Brain Health Not Affected by Major Heart Surgery

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

Study reveals patients who undergo major heart surgeries do not experience major memory changes compared to those who receive more minor treatments.... Read More...

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Leg Exercise is Critical to Brain and Nervous System Health

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2018

Weight bearing leg exercises send signals to the brain which are vital for the production of healthy neural cells, researchers report.... Read More...

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Stronger People Have Healthier Brains

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2018

A new study reports a strong hand grip is correlated with better visual memory and reaction times in people with psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Enigmatic Gene Critical For a Healthy Brain

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2018

Researchers reveal a non-coding RNA called Paupar is critical in influencing healthy brain development.... Read More...

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Low Levels of Alcohol May Be Good For the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 5, 2018

According to researchers, a small alcoholic drink each day may be beneficial for brain health. Using mice, researchers found low levels of alcohol consumption is associated with less brain inflammation and a more effective glymphatic system. This allows CSF to flow more efficiently through the brain and remove waste that can lead to neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Active Gaming is Good For Brain Health and Memory

Neuroscience NewsMay 3, 2017

According to researchers, playing video games that involve physical activity can help to boost memory and brain health as we age.... Read More...

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Mediterranean Diet May Have Lasting Effects on Brain Health

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 4, 2017

A new study reports older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume during a 3 year period than those who didn't.... Read More...

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Panel Advises Routine Brain Health Screening for People Over 70

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 9, 2015

A panel of world experts in aging recommend everyone over 70 have annual evaluations of their memory and reasoning abilities.... Read More...

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Unexpected Place for Learning and Memory in the Brain

Study Reveals New Link Between Food Allergies and Multiple Sclerosis

Extinguishing Fear Memories Relies On An Unusual Change to DNA

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Unexpected Place for Learning and Memory in the Brain

Study Finds Ethnoracial Differences in Alzheimer’s

Researchers Create New Map of Brain’s Immune System

Neurology

Study Reveals New Link Between Food Allergies and Multiple Sclerosis

Study Finds Ethnoracial Differences in Alzheimer’s

Altered Brain Activity Patterns of Parkinson’s Captured in Mice

AI

Learning Transistor Mimics the Brain

Researchers Translate Brain Signals Directly Into Speech

Using AI to Detect Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Robotics

Spinal Cord is Smarter than Previously Thought

How the Brain Responds to Texture

Brain Hand Map is Maintained in Amputees with and Without Phantom Limb Sensations

Psychology