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Statins’ potential to treat MS unrelated to lowering cholesterol

Neuroscience NewsMay 10, 2019

The common statin drug Simvastatin reduces brain atrophy and slows the progression of secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). The effects appear to be independent of the drug's cholesterol-lowering effects.... Read More...

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Light, physical activity reduces brain aging

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2019

Light physical activity has positive benefits for brain health as we age. Spending an hour participating in light intensity physical activity was associated with the equivalent of 1.1 years less brain aging. Every additional hour spent exercising was linked to higher brain volume.... Read More...

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Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

Researchers report genetic influences on head circumference remain stable during development and are correlated with genetic factors which contribute to intracranial volume.... Read More...

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How Bullying Affects the Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 12, 2018

A new study reports children and teens who face chronic bullying have altered brain structure, as well as problems with anxiety and depression. Researchers found those who were bullies had structural changes to the putamen and caudate, contributing to the development of anxiety related behaviors and emotional processing.... Read More...

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Bigger Brains Are Smarter, But Not By Much

Neuroscience NewsDecember 1, 2018

Neuroimaging information reveals a small but significant positive association between brain volume and cognitive performance.... Read More...

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Epilepsy Linked to Brain Volume and Thickness Differences

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 23, 2018

UCL researchers report epilepsy is associated with gray matter differences in thickness and volume in several brain regions.... Read More...

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Little Wasp Bodies Means Little Wasp Brain Regions

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2018

Drexel University researchers reveal that while evolution may have allowed for bigger brains, some regions may not have kept up with the growth.... Read More...

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Here’s What We Think Alzheimer’s Does to the Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2017

A new paper explores different findings about the development of Alzheimer's and considers how personalized treatments may help combat this complex disease.... Read More...

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Research Suggests Association Between Gut Bacteria and Emotion

Neuroscience NewsJune 30, 2017

A new study identifies gut bacteria that appears to interact with brain areas associated with mood and behavior.... Read More...

Gray Matter Density Increases During Adolescence

Neuroscience NewsMay 26, 2017

While brain volume decreases during the transition from childhood to young adulthood, gray matter volume actually increases, researchers report.... Read More...

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Predicting People’s Brain Age Could Help Spot Who is at Risk of Early Death

Neuroscience NewsApril 25, 2017

Using neuroimaging technology, researchers are able to predict a person's brain age. This could also help to spot who is at risk of poor health and early death.... Read More...

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Study Links Brain Structure, Anxiety and Negative Bias in Healthy Adults

Neuroscience NewsApril 13, 2017

According to researchers, healthy people with a smaller inferior frontal cortex are more prone to anxiety and tend to view neutral events negatively.... Read More...

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Aspirin green light for brain bleed stroke patients

Examining ethical issues surrounding wearable brain devices marketed to consumers

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

Neurology

Aspirin green light for brain bleed stroke patients

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

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Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

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brain volume

Statins’ potential to treat MS unrelated to lowering cholesterol

Light, physical activity reduces brain aging

Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

How Bullying Affects the Brain

Bigger Brains Are Smarter, But Not By Much

Epilepsy Linked to Brain Volume and Thickness Differences

Little Wasp Bodies Means Little Wasp Brain Regions

Here’s What We Think Alzheimer’s Does to the Brain

Research Suggests Association Between Gut Bacteria and Emotion

Gray Matter Density Increases During Adolescence

Predicting People’s Brain Age Could Help Spot Who is at Risk of Early Death

Study Links Brain Structure, Anxiety and Negative Bias in Healthy Adults