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·February 1, 2016·4 min read

No Link Between Genetic Schizophrenia Risk and Subcortical Brain Volumes

Researchers find no evidence of a genetic overlap between a risk for schizophrenia and subcortical brain volume, a new study reports.

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·October 14, 2015·3 min read

Bigger Brains Don’t Mean Higher IQ

Brain structure, rather than brain size, appears to be more important for human intelligence and cognitive function.

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·October 13, 2015·3 min read

What Happens When Your Brain Can’t Tell Which Way is Up?

A new study on the International Space Station is being conducted to help researchers understand how the brain changes in space and develop ways to deal with those changes.

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·September 12, 2015·4 min read

Higher Levels of Fitness Linked to Executive Function and Brain Activity in Older Adults

A new study reveals a link between brain activation, cardiorespiratory fitness and executive function in older adults.

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·August 19, 2015·3 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease Could be Detected by Testing Saliva for Cortisol Levels

A new study reports that testing the saliva of healthy older people for cortisol levels could help identify those at risk for Alzheimer's disease.

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·August 11, 2015·4 min read

The Brain is Not as Compact as Previously Thought

A new study reports researchers have developed an innovative method to examine brain structure and have discovered that the brain is not as compact as previously thought.

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·April 14, 2015·5 min read

Meaningful Social Engagement Could Prevent Brain Atrophy and Improve Memory in Older People

According to a new study, embarking in civic activities may reverse normal brain shrinkage associated with aging.

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·September 19, 2014·5 min read

Researchers Track the Rise and Fall of Brain Volume Throughout Life

A new neuroimaging study shows how the brain changes throughout life. The study has helped researchers create a standard curve which can assess whether people are facing neurological problems as they age.

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·September 3, 2014·2 min read

Can Sleep Loss Affect Your Brain Size?

A new study reports sleep loss could be linked to a faster decline in brain volume.

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·October 30, 2013·2 min read

How Video Games Like Super Mario Can Benefit the Brain

Playing video games causes increases in brain regions responsible for memory formation and strategic planning, researchers have discovered. The findings could prove relevant in developing new therapeutic interventions for psychiatric illnesses.

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·September 20, 2013·2 min read

Memory Related Brain Network Shrinks with Aging

Researchers find brain regions associated with memory shrink as adults age. This decrease in size is more pronounced in those who later develop neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's.