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·July 16, 2015·4 min read

Avoiding Civilian Casualties With Help of Brain Training

A new study reports cognitive training can help prevent mistakenly shooting civilians for the military and law enforcement.

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·July 16, 2015·3 min read

High Blood Pressure in Midlife Can Negatively Impact Cognition Years Later

According to a new study, having high blood pressure in your 50's can impact your brain health and cognitive skills later in life.

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·July 15, 2015·3 min read

A Hole Lot of Smarts

According to a new study, intelligence in animal species can be estimated by the size of the holes in the skull through which the arteries pass.

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·July 15, 2015·4 min read

Cognitive Function Improved by Exercise in Older Adults

According to a new study, older adults can improve their brain function by raising their fitness levels.

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·July 15, 2015·5 min read

Is the Ability to Control and Redirect Attention Uniquely Human?

Researchers have discovered key parts of the human brain network give us the power to control and shift our attention. This core cognitive ability may be unique to humans.

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·July 15, 2015·7 min read

Researchers Identify Gene Associated with Healthy Information Processing

A new study links a genetic mutation to information processing speed.

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·July 14, 2015·3 min read

Why Recovery Times Vary Widely for Children with TBI

According to a new study, some children suffer widespread damage to myelin following a TBI.

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·July 14, 2015·5 min read

Curbing Addiction Cravings With Intellectual Stimulation

Researchers report time spent in a stimulating learning environment can help buffer the brain against the effects of drug dependence.

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·July 13, 2015·2 min read

Lack of Sleep Makes Memories Less Accessible When Under Stress

According to a new study, sleep loss can have a negative impact on memory recollection, especially during stressful situations.

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·July 13, 2015·4 min read

Future Cognitive Problems Could be Identified by Baby’s First Stool

According to a new study, high levels of FAEEs in meconium can alert doctors to a possible risk for future cognitive problems in newborns.

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·July 8, 2015·3 min read

Long-Term Effects of Type 2 Diabetes on the Brain and Cognition

A new study reports on the negative changes in the ability to regulate blood flow to the brain and lower scores in tests of cognitive skills for people with type 2 diabetes.