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·June 29, 2017·4 min read

Hippocampus Underlies the Link Between Slowed Walking and Mental Decline

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.

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·June 29, 2017·4 min read

Chocolate and Cocoa Aren’t Just Treats, They Are Good For Cognition Too

According to researchers, cocoa flavanols could have a neuroprotective effect. In a recent study, researchers found enhancements in working memory and improved visual information processing in participants who had taken cocoa flavanols. Additionally, women who ate cocoa products reported less cognitive impairments following sleep deprivation.

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·June 27, 2017·5 min read

Taking Photos Boost Visual Memories, But Impairs Auditory Memory

According to researchers, taking a photo can help us to better recall visual memories, but can impair non-visual aspects, such as auditory details.

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·June 26, 2017·6 min read

Brain Evolved to Need Exercise

While much research has shown that exercise can be good for our brains, the link between how physical activity benefits the brain is not clearly understood. In a new study, researchers suggest the link between brain health and exercise could be a product of our evolutionary history and our hunter-gatherer past.

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·June 23, 2017·5 min read

How Hearing a Warning Sound Turns Into Fearing It Over Time: Mouse Study

Researchers identify a new mechanism that contributes to learning an association between a warning noise and a fearful event.

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·June 22, 2017·6 min read

Select Memories Can Be Erased, Leaving Others Intact

Researchers report memories that trigger PTSD and anxiety can be erased without affecting other memories.

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·June 22, 2017·4 min read

Frequent Sexual Activity Can Boost Brain Power in Older Adults

According to a new study, older people who engage in sexual activity on a frequent basis scored higher on tests that reflect cognitive abilities.

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·June 21, 2017·3 min read

Why Ketamine Helps Depression

A new study identifies a key protein that helps trigger ketamine's rapid antidepressant effect in the brain.

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·June 21, 2017·4 min read

Forgetting Can Make You Smarter

Researchers say the goal of memory is not to transmit the most accurate information over time, but to optimize intelligent decision making by holding on to valuable information.