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·July 28, 2015·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Disease Could be Predicted by Specific Cardiovascular Risk Factors

Researchers focus on gray matter volume on three areas of the brain. Findings suggest cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity and diabetes could be early indicators for Alzheimer's disease.

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·July 23, 2015·2 min read

Lifestyle Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

Findings of a new study highlights factors which could affect the risk of Alzheimer's as aging occurs.

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·July 22, 2015·5 min read

Your Taste in Music Gives Insight Into How You Think

According to a new study, the type of music you like says a lot about your cognitive style.

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·July 22, 2015·5 min read

Right Amount of Stress Depends on Disposition for People and Pets

A new study reports a little extra stress and stimulation makes excitable dogs crack under pressure, while more mellow animals get an edge.

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·July 21, 2015·4 min read

Fewer Side Effects With New Treatment for Severe Depression

A new study reports ultra brief pulse stimulation is almost as effective as standard ECT, but with fewer side effects, for the treatment of severe depression.

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·July 21, 2015·4 min read

Newborns Able to Process Language at Two Days Using First and Last Syllables to Recognize Words

According to a new study, newborn babies are able to process language as young as two days old by utilizing similar processes to adults.

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·July 21, 2015·4 min read

Jump-Starting Vision With the Power of Words

Researchers manipulate the connection between language and vision to show that words have a profound effect on perception.

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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.