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·June 13, 2016·4 min read

Can Better Sleep Improve Cognition in Multiple Sclerosis?

A new study reports on an association between sleep apnea and cognitive dysfunction in people with MS.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 11, 2016·3 min read

Exposure to Blue Wavelength Lights Improves Reaction Times

A new study reports on increased activity in the prefrontal cortex following exposure to blue wavelength light.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·May 21, 2016·5 min read

Executive Power in the Nursery: How a Baby’s Cry Rattles Our Executive Functions

According the researchers, a baby's cry not only commands our attention, it also has an effect on how adults complete cognitive tasks.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·May 17, 2016·3 min read

How Shift Work Can Affect Cognitive Function

Researchers report shift workers take more time completing tasks that screen for cognitive impairment than those who work static hours.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 7, 2016·4 min read

Safer Stem Cell Derived Therapy for Brain Radiation Recovery

Researchers report microvesicle injections can restore cognition following radiation treatments without adverse side effects.

Featured Psychology

·March 22, 2016·3 min read

Lack of Sleep Lowers Students’ Grades

A new study reports students who lack sleep tend to have lower grades and find it harder to concentrate than their well rested peers.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 15, 2016·3 min read

Omega 3 Fatty Acids Protect Cognitive Function in Aging Adults

A new study reports Omega 3 fatty acids may help improve cognitive function in older adults.

Featured Neurology

·March 10, 2016·4 min read

Nutritional Drink May Help Conserve Memory in Some Alzheimer’s Patients

Researchers reveal a medical nutritional drink can help conserve memory and may reduce brain shrinkage in people with prodromal Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Psychology

·February 29, 2016·2 min read

Rest Up! Less Than 5 Hours Sleep Can Lead to Significant Cognitive Degradation

According to a new study, even elite students face significant cognitive decline if they sleep less than 5 hours a night for a week or more.

Featured Psychology

·February 28, 2016·4 min read

Antidepressant May Improve Cognitive Function in HIV Patients

Researchers report the antidepressant paroxetine suppresses neuroinflammation in improves reaction time in people with HIV associated cognitive impairment.

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Featured Neurology

·February 16, 2016·3 min read

‘Ground Zero’ Brain Region for Alzheimer’s Highlighted

A new study reports the locus coeruleus, an area of the brain essential for maintaining cognitive function, is vulnerable to toxins and infections. This brain area appears to be the first place affected by late onset Alzheimer's.