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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

Bright Light Therapy at Midday Helps Bipolar Patients

A treatment shown to improve symptoms of SAD has proven to be effective for treating bipolar disorder. Researchers report a six week course of bright light therapy improves symptoms of depression and daily functioning for bipolar patients.

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·September 16, 2017·4 min read

Brain Rewiring in Parkinson’s Disease May Contribute to Abnormal Movement

Abnormal activity involving the globus pallidus may be responsible for movement dysfunction in Parkinson's disease, a new study reports.

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·September 8, 2017·4 min read

Interrupting Parkinson’s Disease

A new study reports antioxidant intervention during early stages of Parkinson's disease may help slow its progression.

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·July 18, 2017·4 min read

Reversing Fetal Alcohol Damage After Birth

Researchers from Northwestern University reveal that, with the aid of two drugs, it may be possible to repair neurological damage caused as a result of prenatal alcohol exposure. The study reports both drugs help normalize genes that control DNA methyl transferase1 expression, an enzyme critical for brain development.

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·July 10, 2017·4 min read

Purpose in Life by Day Linked to Better Sleep at Night

Researchers at Northwestern University report older adults who suffer from sleep disturbances such as sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome might enjoy a better night's sleep by cultivating a purpose in life.

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·April 25, 2017·5 min read

Sound Waves Enhance Deep Sleep and Memory

Gentle noise stimulation can enhance sleep quality and improve memory in older people, a new study reports.

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·April 4, 2017·4 min read

SuperAger Brains Shrink More Slowly Than Peers’ Brains

Typical agers lose brain volume twice as fast as SuperAgers, a new study reports.

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·February 23, 2017·3 min read

OCD Like Behavior Linked to Genetic Mutation

Researchers report the elimination of some receptor genes may lead to OCD-like behaviors.

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·February 6, 2017·3 min read

Myopia Cells Discovered in Retina

A newly discovered retinal cell may cause myopia when it dysfunctions, researchers report.

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·January 19, 2017·3 min read

Brain Stimulation Used Like a Scalpel To Improve Memory

Researchers target the cortical hippocampal network with non-invasive brain stimulation to help improve precise memory.

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·January 4, 2017·4 min read

Preterm Infants Fare Well in Early Language Development

A new study reports babies born prematurely perform as well as those who were born full term in developmental tasks of language and cognition.

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·December 22, 2016·4 min read

Auditory Response is a Biomarker for Concussion

Researchers note distinct patterns of neural activity as a response to auditory stimuli in patients with concussion.

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