FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 24, 2015·4 min readDigital Atlas of Aging Brain Could Aid Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new digital map of the aging brain could help with the diagnosis of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 19, 2015·4 min readCerebral Cortex Thicker in Youths With Down SyndromeAccording to a new study, the cerebral cortex is thicker on average in those with Down syndrome, although the volume of the cortex is lower.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 16, 2015·4 min readDistinct Injury Patterns Found in Brains of Those With Post Concussion Depression and AnxietyFindings could lead to improved treatment options and better understanding of post concussion depression and anxiety.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 10, 2015·3 min readBrain Changes Reflect Higher Risk of Stroke in Women Who Experience More Nighttime Hot FlashesA new study examines the connection between hot flashes in menopause and brain health.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 8, 2015·5 min readStudy Links Surgical Anesthesia to Lower IQ and Decreased Gray Matter Density in Young ChildrenA new study reports children who received general anesthetic prior to the age of four had lower IQ, decreased gray matter density in posterior areas of the brain and diminished language comprehension.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 3, 2015·3 min readYour Blood Type May Help Protect You From Cognitive DeclineA new study reports people who have the O blood type have greater grey matter volume, which helps protect against Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 3, 2015·4 min readIncreased Grey Matter in Those With Higher Levels of Moral ReasoningA new study reports people with higher levels of moral reasoning appear to have increased grey matter volume in areas of the brain associated with complex social behavior and decision making.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 1, 2015·3 min readDifferences in Brain Development for Adolescents with Bipolar DisorderAccording to a new study, adolescents with bipolar disorder show differences in brain development in areas that help regulate emotion.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 27, 2015·2 min readAlzheimer’s Biomarker Could be Identified by Neuroimaging TestA new study reports a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease could be detected with the help of neuroimaging technology.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 13, 2015·4 min readBrain Wired For Success in Those Who Permanently Quit SmokingAccording to new research, there is greater connectivity between certain brain regions in people who successfully quit smoking.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·May 5, 2015·4 min readPeople with Type 1 Diabetes Show Signs of Accelerated Brain Aging Related to Cognitive ProblemsA new study reports people with type 1 diabetes appear to have accelerated brain aging which correlates with slower information processing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 20, 2015·4 min readDifferent Areas of Cingulate Cortex Encode Defensive and Offensive StrategiesResearchers identify areas of the brain which help us to plan whether to attack or defend our position.Read More