hippocampal volume

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·January 16, 2020

Are bigger brains better?

Greater hippocampal volume is not always a reliable predictor of learning and memory ability in older adults. Faster learning was only found in older adults who had both greater hippocampal volume and more uniform white matter connections to other parts of the brain. Read More

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·June 17, 2019

Adolescence is the game-changer for schizophrenia

Teens with schizophrenia symptoms and a genetic abnormality of chromosome 22 had significant brain atrophy in the hippocampus compared to those with the genetic variant and no psychiatric symptoms. Read More

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·May 10, 2018

Depression Linked to Memory Problems and Brain Aging

A new study reveals older adults with greater symptoms of depression have a smaller brain volume and a 55% greater chance of vascular lesions in the brain than those who do not have depression. Read More

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·July 24, 2017

Stress Hormone Cortisol Linked to Hippocampal Volume and Mood

Researchers discover smaller hippocampal gray matter volume in people who expressed higher or lower than average levels of cortisol in response to stress. Read More

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·May 18, 2017

Social Environment and Hippocampal Volume Affect Adolescent Depression

Larger hippocampal volume in combination with how safe teens feel in their community environments contribute to how depressed they feel, a new study reports. Read More

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·November 3, 2016

Brain Volume May Help Predict Who Will Develop Dementia With Lewy Bodies

Hippocampal shrinkage may could signify people with memory problems could develop Lewy body dementia rather than Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports. Read More

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·August 2, 2016

Exercise Results in Larger Brain Size and Lowered Dementia Risk

A new study suggests regular physical activity may lead to greater hippocampal volume and could stave off dementia, especially in older people. Read More

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·July 6, 2016

Genetic Risk Factors For Alzheimer’s May Be Detectable in Young Adults

A new study reports the genetic risk score may be able to detect those at higher risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, even during early adulthood. Read More

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·May 13, 2016

Response to PTSD Treatment Associated With Size of Hippocampus

Researchers report patients with greater hippocampal volume responded better to treatments for PTSD. Read More

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·March 22, 2016

Infrequent Computer Use May Be An Indicator of Early Cognitive Decline

A new study reports on a significant correlation between infrequent daily computer use and smaller hippocampal volume, an indicator of an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Read More

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·August 18, 2015

Nicotine Changes Marijuana’s Effect on the Brain

A new study reports on an inverse relationship of smaller hippocampal size yet better memory function in people who use both tobacco and marijuana. Read More