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·April 17, 2019·4 min read

Brain stimulation reverses age-related memory loss

Transcranial magnetic stimulation applied to the parietal lobe improves the function of brain areas important for memory which are disrupted by aging. The study reports TMS helps improve memory in older adults experiencing memory loss to the level of younger adults.

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·April 5, 2019·4 min read

Eyes reveal early Alzheimer’s disease

Using OCT angiography to quantify capillary changes in the back of the eye can help in the detection, and monitor the progression, of Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 2, 2019·4 min read

Circadian clock plays unexpected role in neurodegenerative diseases

Disrupted sleep patterns may help to protect neurons in the brain in Huntington's disease.

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·April 1, 2019·4 min read

Just an hour of weekly walking staves off disability

One hour of walking, or other physical activity, per week, significantly increases the likelihood of maintaining a disability-free status for up to 4 years in older people at risk for osteoarthritis.

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·March 21, 2019·4 min read

Brain region discovered that only processes spoken, not written words

A small, preliminary study helps researchers identify a region of the brain that specializes in the processing of auditory words.

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·March 19, 2019·6 min read

It’s no Fortnite, but it’s helping stroke survivors move again

Integrating a myoelectric computer interface device with a customized video game helps stroke survivors to improve mobility and arm function.

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·December 1, 2018·4 min read

Resilience May Be Neurobiological

Individual differences in resting state connectivity may help explain why some people are more resilient to the effects of neighborhood violence than others.

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·November 15, 2018·3 min read

Why We Shouldn’t Like Coffee, But We Do

Researchers question why many of us are unable to live without our daily cup of coffee. According to a new study, bitter tastes are a natural warning system to protect the body from harmful substances, yet people with heightened ability to detect the bitter taste of coffee learn to associate it with positive things and tend to drink more than those with lower sensitivity. Researchers say this sensitivity is caused by genetic variants.

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·November 1, 2018·4 min read

Inflammation Can Lead to Circadian Sleep Disorders

Using new technology to turn inflammation on and off in mice, researchers discover inflammation may contribute to sleep disorders.

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·September 26, 2018·5 min read

Unlocking the Secret of How the Brain Encodes Speech

Researchers report the brain controls speech production in a similar manner to how it controls the production of arm and hand movements. The findings could help to build better speech decoders for BMI, helping those who are unable to speak to find their voice.

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·September 17, 2018·6 min read

Four Personality Types Based on New Data

A new, comprehensive data analysis study challenges existing paradigms in psychology relating to personality types. Researchers report there appear to be four major clusters of personality types.

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·September 12, 2018·4 min read

Sugar Pills Provide Relief for Those with Chronic Pain

According to a new study, placebo sugar pills appear to relieve pain as effectively as medication for almost half of patients who suffer chronic pain. Researchers report those with chronic pain who received sugar pills felt a 30% reduction in symptoms.