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·November 9, 2016·4 min read

Healthy Living Equals Better Brain Function

A healthy lifestyle may help to increase executive function, a new study reports.

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·October 21, 2016·2 min read

Exercise May Help Ward Off Memory Decline

According to a new study, exercise may provide a small benefit for elderly people who already are experiencing memory problems.

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·October 7, 2016·6 min read

Different Brain Atrophy Patterns May Explain Variability in Alzheimer’s Symptoms

A new neuroimaging study finds many Alzheimer's patients and those at risk of developing the disease show a combination of atrophy factors.

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·September 25, 2016·4 min read

Trial Helps Doctors Tell Lewy Body Dementia From Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

A new study reports on how the clinical profiles of Lewy body dementia differ from Alzhiemer's or Parkinson's disease.

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·September 23, 2016·3 min read

Older Adults With Long Term Alcohol Dependence Lose Neurocognitive Function

A new study reports continued heavy drinking in older people is associated with poor global cognitive and motor functions.

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·September 7, 2016·4 min read

Emotionally Invested Parents Give Children a Leg Up in Life

According to researchers, children who have emotionally invested parents are more likely to be successful.

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·August 3, 2016·5 min read

Elders Use Brain Networks Differently For Short Term Recall

According to researchers, age related changes in the organization of neural networks when performing short term memory tasks may help to compensate for other aspects of brain aging.

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·June 22, 2016·10 min read

Exclusive Breastfeeding and Early Play Linked to Children’s Later Successes

Researchers report exclusive breastfeeding until the age of six months is associated with fewer conduct disorders in later childhood. Additionally, enriched play can help enhance cognition.