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          ·October 17, 2013·3 min read

          Brain Scans Show Unusual Activity in Retired NFL Players

          A neuroimaging study finds profound brain activity abnormalities in a group of retired NFL players.
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          ·January 15, 2014·2 min read

          Heavy Drinking Speeds Memory Loss in Middle Aged Men

          According to a new study, middle aged men who consume more than 36 grams of alcohol per day could speed their memory loss by up to six years later in life.
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          ·November 7, 2014·3 min read

          Where the Brain Makes Difficult Decisions

          Researchers reveal the role the orbitofrontal cortex plays in executive control.
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          ·April 15, 2015·5 min read

          Complex Cognition Shaped the Stone Age Hand Axe

          According to a new study, higher executive function was required to create a Lower Paleolithic hand axe.
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          ·May 28, 2015·7 min read

          Cerebellum Plays Unexpected Role in the Creative Process

          Researchers find heightened activity in the cerebellum when people embark in creative problem solving tasks.
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          ·August 5, 2015·4 min read

          Low Scores on Thinking Skills Test Could Signify Increased Heart Attack Risk

          According to researchers, lower performance on thinking skills tests could signify an increased risk for stroke and heart attack in older people.
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          ·August 23, 2015·4 min read

          Surprising Link Between TBI and ADHD

          Researchers discover a significant association between adults who have suffered a TBI and ADHD.
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          ·September 1, 2015·5 min read

          The Neural Basis of Multitasking

          A new study looks at the mechanisms behind cognitive flexibility.
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          ·September 12, 2015·4 min read

          Higher Levels of Fitness Linked to Executive Function and Brain Activity in Older Adults

          A new study reveals a link between brain activation, cardiorespiratory fitness and executive function in older adults.
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          ·September 18, 2015·3 min read

          From Mild Cognitive Impairment to Alzheimer’s: Typical Patterns in Progression Towards Dementia Identified

          Researchers claim to have identified typical patterns of the brain's progression towards Alzheimer's disease.
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          ·September 18, 2015·2 min read

          Early Brain Damage From Hypertension Detected by New Imaging Technique

          Researchers report that a new imaging technique has found some people with hypertension also have signs of early brain damage.
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          ·September 23, 2015·3 min read

          Exergaming Improves Mental and Physical Fitness in Children with Autism

          A new study reports that games used for exercising, such as Makoto arena, can help improve both the physical and mental health of children with autism.
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