FeaturedNeuroscience·April 14, 2020·4 min readAdvanced, high-res MRI scans reveal link between cognitive abilities and ‘tree ring’ layers in the brainObject and facial recognition abilities are associated with the same brain area but are characterized by different depths of cortical layers, which form at the age each ability was acquired.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2019·4 min readNew oral appliance helps sleep apnea sufferers sleep more soundlyA new oral device, dubbed the mandibular advancement appliance, can improve the quality of sleep for those with sleep apnea. The device increases retroglossal airway space three-dimensionally.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 2, 2019·4 min readExercise is Your Best Defense Against Deep Abdominal FatResearchers report the most effective way to reduce internal, visceral fat is to exercise.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 24, 2017·3 min readImaging Technique Shows Progress of Alzheimer’s at Cell Level and BelowUsing Raman imaging technology, University of Twente researchers have been able to obtain clear images of brain tissue affected by Alzheimer's disease.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·August 18, 2016·5 min readCalcium Supplements Linked to Dementia Risk in Women With Certain Health ConditionsAccording to researchers, calcium supplements could be associated with an increased risk of developing dementia in older women who have had a stroke or show signs of cerebrovascular disease.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·November 9, 2015·6 min readBlood Test Can Detect Concussions in KidsA blood test is able to detect concussions with 94 percent accuracy, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedNeurology·March 20, 2015·2 min readSmell Test Could Determine Troops with TBITesting the sense of smell can be used to assess memory impairment following blast related TBI, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 1, 2014·3 min readBrain Scans Show Pituitary Abnormalities in Veterans with PTSDA new neuroimaging study reports veterans with PTSD could have hormonal irregularities due to pituitary gland damage from blast related injuries.Read More