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·March 23, 2017·4 min read

Insulin Resistance May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline

A new study reports insulin resistance is linked to accelerated cognitive decline.

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·March 14, 2017·5 min read

Buzzing the Brain With Electricity Can Boost Working Memory

Researchers use transcranial alternating current stimulation to help improve short term working memory.

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·February 9, 2017·5 min read

Soccer Success in the Young Can Be Measured in the Brain

Cognitive function can be quantified and linked to how well a child performs in a game of soccer, researchers report.

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·January 31, 2017·4 min read

Glucose Deprivation in the Brain Sets Stage for Alzheimer’s

Researchers discover a decline in glucose levels in the brain that occurs during the early stages of MCI.

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·January 23, 2017·3 min read

Meditation and Music May Help Reverse Early Memory Loss in Adults

Researchers report practicing simple meditation and listening to music can have benefits for those with preclinical memory loss.

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·January 16, 2017·5 min read

Narcolepsy Drug Helps Improve Memory in People Recovering From Depression

A new study reports modafinil, a drug used to treat narcolepsy, can help improve memory in those recovering from depression.

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·December 20, 2016·5 min read

White Matter Structure in Brain Predicts Cognitive Function at Ages 1 and 2

A new study reports white matter structure can predict an infant's cognitive abilities and functions at the ages of 1 and 2.

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·December 14, 2016·2 min read

Protein in Urine Linked to Increased Risk of Memory Problems and Dementia

According to a new study, protein in urine is associated with a slightly increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.

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·December 9, 2016·5 min read

Higher BMI in Adolescence May Affect Cognitive Function in Midlife

A new study reports on the link between a teen's BMI and their cognitive function in midlife.

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·December 3, 2016·5 min read

Being Part of a Community Group May Protect You From Cognitive Decline

Researchers report people aged 50 and over who participate in social activity through a community based group appear to have better cognitive function than their less social peers.

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·November 30, 2016·2 min read

Aerobic Exercise Preserves Brain Volume and Improves Cognitive Function

According to researchers, adults with mild cognitive impairment who embarked in aerobic exercise for times a week for six months had increased volume in specific brain areas.