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·July 3, 2018·5 min read

Experiencing a Stressful Day May Lower Cognitive Abilities Throughout the Day

Waking up feeling stressed and anxious can impact your cognitive function throughout the day, researchers report. A new study reveals those who woke up feeling as though the day ahead would be stressful experienced problems with working memory later in the day. Researchers say the anticipation of stress impacts cognition, even if a stressful event does not occur.

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·June 29, 2018·5 min read

The Hidden Complexity Underlying a Common Cause of Autism

Researchers have uncovered genetic interactions that modulate variable symptoms associated with ASD.

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·June 27, 2018·5 min read

Your Brain with a Migraine

Researchers have identified electrical activity in the brain that is specific to the start of migraines. The new study reports spreading depolarization can be seen as a migraine begins, and an electrical current can be used to stop it in its tracks.

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·June 21, 2018·4 min read

Mindful Movement May Lower Stress and Anxiety

A new study reveals participating in mindful movement exercises can help to reduce stress, anxiety and feelings of sadness.

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·May 28, 2018·4 min read

New Clues May Help Improve Speech For Some With ALS

Tongue range motion is reduced while lower lip and jaw motion is increased in people who suffer dysarthria associated with ALS. The findings may help develop new therapies to help those with ALS improve their speech, researchers say.

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·March 21, 2018·5 min read

Forgetting Details But Getting the Gist May Prompt False Memories in Older Adults

Older people may rely more on schematic memory, resulting in a difficulty distinguishing between a memory of a real event and a false memory.

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·January 22, 2018·6 min read

New Neuron-Like Cells Allow Investigation into Synthesis of Vital Cellular Components

Penn State researchers have developed a method to create synthetic neurons in order to study an enzyme involved in the synthesis of purines.

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·December 13, 2017·5 min read

Father’s Rejection May Increase Child’s Social Anxiety and Loneliness

Rejection from fathers may lead to an increased risk of social anxiety and loneliness in children and teens, a new study reports.

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·December 10, 2017·3 min read

Nicotine Withdrawal Affects the Brain’s Cognitive System

Penn State researchers report nicotine withdrawal may blunt working memory and cognitive processing.

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·December 1, 2017·5 min read

Teens Get More Sleep When School Starts Later

A slightly later start time for school could mean teens are able to get the amount of sleep their bodies need, researchers report.

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·November 4, 2017·3 min read

Removing Digital Devices From Bedroom Improves Sleep For Kids and Teens

A new study recommends different strategies, including removing digital devices before bedtime and embarking on calming activities to encourage healthy sleep in children and teens.

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·September 25, 2017·4 min read

Gene Associated With Schizophrenia Risk Regulates Early Brain Development

ZNF804A, a gene that contributes to schizophrenia also affects brain function and structure during early stages of fetal development, researchers report.