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·February 4, 2019·3 min read

Women’s Brains Appear Three Years Younger Than Men’s

A new study reveals women's brain tend to appear three years younger than males of the same age. Researchers report this could be a reason why women tend to remain mentally sharp longer than men.

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·July 21, 2017·4 min read

How Physical Exercise Prevents Dementia

Researchers discover physical activity has an influence on brain metabolism, preventing an increase in choline. A new Translational Psychiatry report suggests physical exercise may help protect neurons and reduce symptoms of dementia in older people.

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·May 2, 2016·4 min read

Consciousness Harmed by Abnormal Brain Interactions

A new study reports those with impaired consciouness disorders show uncontrolled communication between two brain networks.

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·May 7, 2013·3 min read

Nerve Stimulation for Severe Depression Changes Brain Function

Preliminary brain scan studies reveal how vagus nerve stimulation brings about changes in brain metabolism weeks prior to patients with depression entering into recovery.