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·November 17, 2016·5 min read

Women Who Have Last Baby After 35 Are Mentally Sharper in Old Age

A new study reports postmenopausal women who had their last child after the age of 35 or used hormonal contraceptives for more than 10 years tend to perform better on cognitive tests.

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·November 10, 2016·5 min read

Probiotics Improve Cognition in Alzheimer’s Patients

According to a new study, probiotics may help to improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients.

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·November 9, 2016·4 min read

Healthy Living Equals Better Brain Function

A healthy lifestyle may help to increase executive function, a new study reports.

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·November 1, 2016·3 min read

Healthy Living Linked to Better Brain Function and Delay of Dementia

Eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables along with regular exercise can help stave off cognitive decline in adults, a new study reports.

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·October 29, 2016·4 min read

High Blood Pressure May Impair Cognitive Function and Pose Risk for Alzheimer’s

A new study reports high blood pressure in middle age may lead to cognitive impairment and could be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 6, 2016·13 min read

Does Brain Size Really Matter?

Researchers have identified seven genes that predict intracranial volume and Parkinson's disease.

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·September 27, 2016·4 min read

Perceived Hardship and Poverty Affect Cognitive Function, May Contribute to Premature Aging

A new study finds a link between sustained exposure to economic hardship, premature aging and reduced cognitive function.

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·September 23, 2016·3 min read

Older Adults With Long Term Alcohol Dependence Lose Neurocognitive Function

A new study reports continued heavy drinking in older people is associated with poor global cognitive and motor functions.

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·September 16, 2016·5 min read

Brain Benefits of Aerobic Exercise Lost to Mercury Exposure

Researchers report adults with higher prenatal exposure to methylmercury, as a result of fish consumption, did not experience faster cognitive processing or short term memory benefits following exercise.

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·September 13, 2016·3 min read

Losing Teeth Raises Risk of Physical and Mental Disability in Older Adults

Researchers report older adults with significant tooth loss were less physically and mentally functional than those with better oral health.

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·September 7, 2016·4 min read

Model Maps Out Molecular Roots of Learning and Memory Formation

Researchers have built a mathematical model that describes the molecular events associated with the beginning stage of learning and memory formation in the human brain.