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·December 10, 2017·3 min read

Nicotine Withdrawal Affects the Brain’s Cognitive System

Penn State researchers report nicotine withdrawal may blunt working memory and cognitive processing.

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·December 8, 2017·5 min read

Many Different Types of Anxiety and Depression Exist

Stanford researchers have identified five new categories of specific symptoms and brain area activation that can be applied to the diagnosis of anxiety and depression in a more specific manner.

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·December 5, 2017·4 min read

Working Memory Positively Associated with Higher Physical Endurance and Better Cognitive Function

A new study reports there is a positive link between working memory, physical health and lifestyle.

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·November 28, 2017·6 min read

Low Frequency Brain Stimulation Improves Cognition in Parkinson’s Patients

Researchers report low frequency deep brain stimulation can help to improve cognitive function in people with Parkinson's disease.

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·November 14, 2017·3 min read

Ibruprofen May Block Damage From Fetal Alcohol Exposure

According to researchers, ibruprofen can reduce neuroinflammation and improve cognitive function in mouse models of FASD.

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·November 8, 2017·3 min read

Link Between Brain’s Memory Center and Heart Function

Vanderbilt researchers report elderly people whose hearts pump less blood have reduced blood flow in the temporal lobe. Previous studies report the temporal lobe is a critical brain area for the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·November 5, 2017·5 min read

Clinical Trial Finds Blood-Plasma Infusions for Alzheimer’s Safe and Promising

A small group of people with Alzheimer's who received an experimental blood plasma infusion from young donors showed some improvements in their condition, researchers report.

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·November 2, 2017·4 min read

Close Friends Linked to a Sharper Memory

A new PLOS ONE study reports superagers who maintain positive friendships have better cognitive ability and slower memory decline that peers who do not maintain strong social networks.