FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·July 27, 2015·4 min readAlzheimer’s Disease Memory Loss Accelerated by DeliriumResearchers report of accelerated cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease patient who also exhibit signs of delirium.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 27, 2015·4 min readWorking Memory, Intelligence and the Neural Efficiency HypothesisResearchers find evidence of the neural efficiency effect in a group of people with above average intelligence when completing working memory tasks.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 27, 2015·5 min readResistance to Insulin Increases Risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study reports people with insulin resistance, a feature common in type 2 diabetes, can increase the risk for developing Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 27, 2015·2 min readMemories More Accessible After a Good Night’s SleepAccording to a new study, a good night's sleep can help people recall facts they were unable to remember prior to taking a nap.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 24, 2015·2 min readRegular Exercise Could Help Improve Memory in Alzheimer’s PatientsReduced levels of tau protein measured in spinal fluid of older people who regularly exercised. Study finds memory can improve with help of exercise in those with Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 23, 2015·2 min readNew Drug Slows Progression of Mild Alzheimer’s DiseaseA drug currently in phase 3 of trials appears to slow the progression of mild Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularNeurology·July 23, 2015·2 min readLifestyle Linked to Alzheimer’s RiskFindings of a new study highlights factors which could affect the risk of Alzheimer's as aging occurs.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 22, 2015·3 min readLoopy Tunes: Brain Structure Differences Explain Why Some Tunes Stick in Our HeadsDo you get annoyed by that one tune going round and round in your head? Blame it on your cortical thickness.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 22, 2015·4 min readMind the Gap! How Synapses Remain Stable When Neuronal Activity IncreasesA new study characterizes a novel way in which neurons remain electrically stable when confronted with chronic increases in neuronal activity.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 22, 2015·7 min readSource of Memory Loss in People With Schizophrenia IdentifiedNew findings pinpoint a target for drug development to combat memory loss related to psychosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 20, 2015·6 min readIron Containing Inflammation Cells Found in Alzheimer’s BrainsResearchers identify iron containing microglia in the hippocampus of Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 20, 2015·3 min readMusic Training Helps Enhance Teen Brain DevelopmentA new study reports learning music can enhance a teenager's brain response to sound and sharpen language skills.Read More
