Drawing is Better than Writing for Memory Retention
Researchers report older adults who take up drawing are better able to retain new information than those who write notes.... Read More...
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Alzheimer’s Patients Classified in Six Subgroups
Researchers have identified cognitive subgroups related to genetic differences in Alzheimer's patients. The findings, researchers say, could open the door for more personalized treatments of the neurodegenerative disease.... Read More...
Reproductive Cycle May Foreshadow Alzheimer’s
A new mouse study reveals females most prone to develop Alzheimer's disease display a unique pattern of fluctuations in sex hormones during the ovarian cycle.... Read More...
EEG Decodes How People Navigate Complex Sequences
A new EEG study reveals strong working memory is vital to working with abstract information.... Read More...
Early Life Stress Hinders Neuron Development, Causing Attention Disorders: Mouse Study
Female mice who experienced early life stress developed problems and had fewer neurons in areas of the brain responsible for regulating emotions and making sense of rules, researchers report.... Read More...
Bigger Brains Are Smarter, But Not By Much
Neuroimaging information reveals a small but significant positive association between brain volume and cognitive performance.... Read More...
Why Screen Time Can Disrupt Sleep
Researchers uncover how specific retinal cells respond to the artificial light generated by cell phone and tablets. The study reveals how retinal ganglion cells process ambient light and reset our circadian clocks, leading to sleep disruptions.... Read More...
Lung Disease in Middle Age May Increase Dementia Risk
A new study reports those who experience lung disease and problems with lung function during middle age are at an increased risk of developing dementia later in life.... Read More...
Can Personality Be Measured?
Researchers have developed a new method of assessing intelligence and personality by using EEG technology that recorded brain waves during simple cognitive tasks.... Read More...
Orange Juice, Leafy Greens and Berries Tied to Decreased Memory Loss in Men
Study reports 34% of men who consumed more leafy vegetables, and 47% who regularly drank orange juice were less likely to develop poor cognitive skills than those who did not. ... Read More...
Researchers Use MRI to Predict Alzheimer’s
Using neuroimaging technology to examine white matter tracts in the brain, researchers were able to diagnose Alzheimer's disease with 95% accuracy.... Read More...
Low Protein High Carb Diets Show Promise for Healthy Brain Aging
A new study reports low protein high carb diets show promise in improving brain health, as well as learning and memory.... Read More...