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·November 20, 2017·3 min read

MRI Uncovers Brain Abnormalities in People With Anxiety and Depression

Researchers discover common and specific changes to the brain's gray matter in patients with major depressive disorder and social anxiety disorder.

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·September 27, 2017·4 min read

Brain Disconnections May Contribute to Parkinson’s Hallucinations

Researchers have identified functional connectivity problems in brain regions associated with visual processing and attention in Parkinson's patients who experience visual hallucinations.

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·August 8, 2017·6 min read

MRI Reveals Striking Brain Differences in People With Genetics Autism

Researchers have performed an MRI study of people with a common form of genetic autism. They discovered those with abnormalities on 16p11.2 had structural abnormalities with the corpus callosum and white matter volume.

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·July 11, 2017·5 min read

Visual System Changes That May Signal Parkinson’s Disease

A new study published in Radiology reports people with Parkinson's disease show significant abnormalities within the visual system. Neuroimaging helped researchers identify alterations of optic radiation, optic chiasm volume reduction and a decrease in white matter concentration in Parkinson's patients.

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·December 8, 2016·5 min read

Imaging Links Structural Brain Changes and Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s

According to a new study, disruptions in brain networks can be seen with neuroimaging technology in people with MCI and Parkinson's disease.

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·December 7, 2016·5 min read

Heart Disease Protein Linked to Brain Damage

Researchers discover a link between a protein associated with heart disease and early stages of brain damage.

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·December 2, 2016·2 min read

Short Term Sleep Deprivation Affects Heart Function

A new study reports short term sleep deprivation in the context of 24 hour shifts can lead to an increase in blood pressure and heart rate.

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·November 30, 2016·2 min read

Aerobic Exercise Preserves Brain Volume and Improves Cognitive Function

According to researchers, adults with mild cognitive impairment who embarked in aerobic exercise for times a week for six months had increased volume in specific brain areas.

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·November 28, 2016·3 min read

Study Finds Cause of Visual Impairment in Astronauts

A new study reveals a possible cause of visual impairment in astronauts.

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·November 21, 2016·3 min read

Musical Training Creates New Brain Connections in Children

According to researchers, taking music lessons can increase brain fiber connections in children. Music lessons may also prove a useful tool in treating Autism and ADHD.