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How High Blood Pressure Hurts Cognition

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2018

Researchers report impairments in the neuroprotective communication between neural blood vessels, astrocytes and neurons may be an early factor in how high blood pressure may impair cognitive function.... Read More...

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High Salt Diet Produces Dementia: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 16, 2018

Researchers reveal high salt intake reduces resting cerebral blood flow and can contribute to dementia in mice.... Read More...

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Chemo Brain Starts During Cancer’s Progression, Not Just After Treatment

Neuroscience NewsNovember 21, 2017

Chemotherapy is often blamed for memory loss and cognitive problems in cancer survivors. However, new research published in Neuroscience challenges this belief. Researchers report cognitive impairments, often referred to as Chemo Fog, may actually start as the tumor grows and develops.... Read More...

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For White Middle Class, Moderate Drinking Is Linked to Cognitive Health in Old Age

Neuroscience NewsAugust 1, 2017

A UCSD study reveals people aged 85 and older who consumed moderated amounts of alcohol daily were twice as likely to be cognitively healthy than those who did not drink.... Read More...

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How Physical Exercise Prevents Dementia

Neuroscience NewsJuly 21, 2017

Researchers discover physical activity has an influence on brain metabolism, preventing an increase in choline. A new Translational Psychiatry report suggests physical exercise may help protect neurons and reduce symptoms of dementia in older people.... Read More...

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Hippocampus Underlies the Link Between Slowed Walking and Mental Decline

Neuroscience NewsJune 29, 2017

A new study reports a connection between slowed walking speed and cognitive decline appears to arise in the right hippocampus. Researchers recommend older people may benefit if their doctors measure their walking speed and check for changes over time, which could be an early indicator of impending cognitive decline.... Read More...

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More Brain Activity is Not Always Better When it Comes to Memory and Attention

Neuroscience NewsJune 14, 2017

Too much uncontrolled brain activity in specific areas could lead to cognitive impairments, a new study reveals.... Read More...

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Cannabis Compound Could Unlock New Cognitive Treatment for Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsJune 5, 2017

According to researchers, Cannabidiol, an active compound in cannabis plants, could help to alleviate cognitive impairment in people with schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Exercise Can Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsMay 16, 2017

Another new study finds those who exercise have a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...

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Potential Therapy to Prevent Chemobrain in Cancer Patients

Neuroscience NewsApril 12, 2017

A new compound prevents cognitive decline associated with chemotherapy treatments in rats, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Sons of Cocaine Using Fathers Have Profound Memory Impairments

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2017

Research suggests men who use cocaine at the time of conception could increase the risk of their son developing learning difficulties and memory loss.... Read More...

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To Drink or Not To Drink: The Aging Brain and Alcohol

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 24, 2017

A new paper raised the question, can limited alcohol consumption help stave off age related cognitive impairment?... Read More...

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Binge Drinking During Adolescence Impairs Working Memory: Mouse Study

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Binge Drinking During Adolescence Impairs Working Memory: Mouse Study

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Ultrasound Could Help Improve Dementia Symptoms

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Binge Drinking During Adolescence Impairs Working Memory: Mouse Study

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How High Blood Pressure Hurts Cognition

High Salt Diet Produces Dementia: Mouse Study

Chemo Brain Starts During Cancer’s Progression, Not Just After Treatment

For White Middle Class, Moderate Drinking Is Linked to Cognitive Health in Old Age

How Physical Exercise Prevents Dementia

Hippocampus Underlies the Link Between Slowed Walking and Mental Decline

More Brain Activity is Not Always Better When it Comes to Memory and Attention

Cannabis Compound Could Unlock New Cognitive Treatment for Schizophrenia

Exercise Can Protect the Brain From Alzheimer’s

Potential Therapy to Prevent Chemobrain in Cancer Patients

Sons of Cocaine Using Fathers Have Profound Memory Impairments

To Drink or Not To Drink: The Aging Brain and Alcohol