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·November 3, 2016·4 min read

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.

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·November 3, 2016·2 min read

Researchers Examine Brain Networks During Short Term Task Learning

A new study explores the underlying neural processes at play when embarking in short term task learning.

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·November 2, 2016·4 min read

Mapping the Neurological Processes of Learning and Deciding

Researchers have mapped the neurological processes behind how new information can influence a person to change their mind, providing new insight into the mechanisms of learning.

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·October 28, 2016·6 min read

How the Brain Tracks Action to Match Physical Effort to Changes in Environment

Researchers report cells in the brain’s dorsal raphe nucleus use visual clues to assess whether attempts at movement have been effective.

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·October 24, 2016·5 min read

Increasing Muscle Strength Can Improve Brain Function

Improving muscle strength can also improve brain function in those with MCI, researchers report.

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·October 24, 2016·5 min read

Mouse Decision Making More Complex Than Once Thought

A new study reports rodent brains rely on a cascade of neural signals to help the animal choose one direction over another.

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·October 24, 2016·4 min read

Elderly Face Increased Dementia Risk Following a Disaster

According to researchers, elderly people who had their lives uprooted and lost their homes to damage following a natural disaster were more likely to experience symptoms of dementia than those who were able to stay in their homes.

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·October 24, 2016·5 min read

Helping Alzheimer’s Patients Recall Their Grandchildren’s Names

Researchers report a telemedicine speech therapy program can help people recall words they had 'lost' as a result of dementia.

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·October 21, 2016·4 min read

Tweaking Immune Response May Be a Key to Combating Alzheimer’s

Learning how to manipulate inflammatory conditions could help to develop new therapies to stimulate neurogenesis and protect against Alzheimer's, a new study suggests.