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·January 3, 2021·3 min read

Scientists Explore Deficits in Processing Speed in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury

People with spinal cord injuries have the same brain activity during processing speed tasks as healthy older adults. The findings suggest the theory of accelerated cognitive aging following SCI is correct.

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·December 28, 2020·6 min read

Vaping Could Cloud Your Thoughts

Adults and adolescents who use vaping products are more likely to experience problems with concentration, memory, and decision making than their peers who don't vape or smoke. Those who began vaping before age 14 are more likely to experience "mental fog" as they develop into adulthood.

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·December 18, 2020·5 min read

How Can You Declutter Your Mind?

If you want to conjure a new thought in your mind, you have to force yourself to stop ruminating on old thoughts. The insight could help with the treatment of PTSD and other disorders associated with rumination.

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·December 11, 2020·5 min read

Young People With Autism Show Cognitive Gains From Childhood to Early Adult Life

Children with autism show a significant increase in IQ scores between the ages of 12 and 23. Those with the greatest increases in IQ scores had early regressions in language and communication skills by the age of 12.

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·December 10, 2020·5 min read

Diet Modifications, Including More Wine and Cheese, May Help Reduce Cognitive Decline

A new study reveals the impact of diet on cognitive health as we age. Researchers found cheese consumption had neuroprotective effects against cognitive decline. Daily moderate consumption of red wine was associated with improvements in cognitive function.

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·December 10, 2020·5 min read

Testing Memory Over Four Weeks Could Predict Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

Administering memory tests over four weeks to older adults may help to predict those most at risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.

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·December 10, 2020·4 min read

Melatonin May Actually Boost Memory

Melatonin and its metabolites promote long-term memory and protect against cognitive decline in mice.

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·December 9, 2020·4 min read

Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease Predicts Future Cognitive Decline in Healthy People

Higher baseline levels of N-terminal fragment of tau in the blood of healthy subjects was associated with an increased risk of developing cognitive deficits and Alzheimer's disease later in life.

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·December 8, 2020·4 min read

Researchers Share Database for Studying Individual Differences in Language Skills

A new dataset is available for researchers to investigate individual differences in adult language learning.

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·December 6, 2020·5 min read

Hidden Network of Enzymes Accounts for Loss of Brain Synapses in Alzheimer’s

Researchers have identified a biochemical cascade that leads to the destruction of synapses in the brain. The findings open new avenues of research into the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.