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·October 28, 2019·3 min read

Looking at the way we walk can help predict cognitive decline

Gait disorders and slowed walking speeds may be useful indicators of future cognitive decline.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 1, 2019·4 min read

Researcher records neurons to understand cognition

Neurons in the pre-supplementary motor area play a critical role in visual search.

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·July 29, 2019·4 min read

Tart cherry juice may juice up the brain and improve cognitive function

Older adults who consume tart cherry juice daily may have improved cognitive function. Researchers believe this may be due to anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties of the cherries.

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·May 28, 2019·4 min read

Does your health in middle age predict how healthy you’ll be later in life?

Vascular and inflammatory problems during middle age, as well as some minor injuries, could be a biomarker for poor brain health in older age. However, brain aging may be delayed by maintaining a healthy diet, weight and level of physical activity as we age.

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·May 16, 2019·6 min read

Regular crosswords and number puzzles linked to sharper brain in later life

Older adults who frequently engage in number and word puzzles perform better on reasoning, attention and memory tasks than their peers who do not. For those who enjoy crosswords and other word-based puzzles, their brain function is equivalent to that of a person ten years younger.

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·May 8, 2019·2 min read

Mitochondrial function may explain link between intelligence, health and aging

Mitochondrial function may help explain the link between intelligence, general health and aging.

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·April 29, 2019·6 min read

Music and Mindful Music Listening May Improve Stroke Recovery

Listening to music was associated with improvements in memory and cognition while participating in mindfulness improved mood in patients who recently suffered an ischemic stroke. Researchers believe combining the two approaches may enhance both cognition and mood in patients early post-stroke.

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·April 26, 2019·5 min read

No safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy

Teenagers who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb are more likely to have disruptions in neural connections through the corpus callosum, which can lead to cognitive impairment and a range of neurological, and psychological disorders. Researchers recommend pregnant women completely abstain from drinking alcohol.

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·March 1, 2019·3 min read

All Exercise Intensities Benefit Older Brains

According to researchers, older people who participate in short burst of physical activity, at any intensity, experience a boost in brain health.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 22, 2019·4 min read

All Too Human: The Price We Pay for Our Advanced Brains May Be a Greater Tendency to Disorders

Researchers report the neural code of the prefrontal cortex is more efficient than the amygdala in both humans and primates. The lower resistance of the amygdala to errors in humans may play a role in exaggerated survival responses, such as those seen in anxiety and PTSD.

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·January 13, 2019·3 min read

Emergency and Urgent Hospitalizations Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Researchers link urgent hospitalization to an increased rate of cognitive decline in older people not previously diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 3, 2019·4 min read

Video Game Based ‘Digital Medicine’ May Help Children with ASD and Co-Occurring ADHD

Study confirms the acceptability, feasibility and safety for using Project: EVO, a action video game experience, for children on the autism spectrum with co-occurring ADHD.