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·February 20, 2016·6 min read

Novel Combination of Ingredients in Formula Offers Support for Brain Development

Researchers report a novel combination of MFGM, lactoferrin and prebiotics added to a DHA and ARA formula advanced brain development in piglets. This advanced formula could potentially be used on human babies.

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·September 4, 2016·2 min read

Are You Sure? High Levels of Knowledge About Topic Doubles Chances of False Memories

People who express expert knowledge in certain subjects as almost twice as likely to have false memories about their topic of specialization, researchers report.

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·September 5, 2018·4 min read

Sexual Violence Haunts Women with Vivid Memories Decade Later

A new study reports women who have experienced sexual violence have more vivid memories than women coping with other traumatic experiences. Sexual violence survivors, researchers report, have more intense memories decades after the attack has occurred, which are difficult for them to forget.

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·August 13, 2015·7 min read

Differences in How Anesthesia Affects the Brains of Children and Adults

Two new studies detail the way general anesthesia affects the brains of both older patients and children.

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·April 27, 2020·2 min read

High-fat diet consequences include mental fatigue

Rats fed on a high-fat diet were more mentally exhausted following a novel object recognition test than those fed a healthier diet. Findings suggest high-fat diets not only contribute to obesity, but they can also have an impact on mental fatigue and cognitive abilities.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 3, 2021·5 min read

Bilingualism as a Natural Therapy for Autistic Children

Bilingualism in children on the autism spectrum partly makes up for deficits in theory of mind and executive function, a new study reports.

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·April 21, 2016·5 min read

Link Between Cognitive Decline Genes and Healthy Aging

Researchers report on a possible link between long term cognitive health and protection from some chronic diseases.

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·June 23, 2021·3 min read

More Seniors May Have Undiagnosed Dementia Than Previously Thought

Nine out of ten older adults who reported symptoms of cognitive decline associated with dementia did not have a clinical diagnosis of neurodegeneration.

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·January 18, 2016·4 min read

Mentally Challenging Activities Key to Healthy Brain Aging

Older people who embark on high challenge activities, such as digital photography or quilting, show enhanced brain activity, a new study reports.

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·February 10, 2016·3 min read

Early Marijuana Use May Have Long Term Effects on Brain Development

A new study reports people who started using marijuana before the age of 16 showed signs of arrested brain development in the prefrontal cortex. However, those who started using after the age of 16 showed the opposite effect.