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·February 3, 2016·1 min read

Raising Awareness of Link Between Hypertension and Cognitive Impairment

The NIH has launched a new campaign to educate the public on the link between high blood pressure and cognitive decline.

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·February 3, 2016·3 min read

Pinpointing How The Brain Controls Our Written Words

Researchers study stroke survivors who have lost the ability to spell in order to pinpoint the parts of the brain that control how we write words.

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·February 1, 2016·3 min read

Increased Weight Loss During Aging Associated With Increased Risk for Mild Cognitive Impairment

A new study reports that increased weight loss per decade during midlife to late life is associated with an increased risk of developing MCI.

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·January 29, 2016·4 min read

Changing Up Your Practice Sessions Helps You Master Skills Faster

A new study reports that making changes during repeat practice sessions helps people to learn a new skill faster.

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·January 20, 2016·5 min read

Lab Grown Neural Networks Could Repair Axonal Damage With Minimal Brain Tissue Disruption

New researcher suggests engineered neural networks have the ability to replace and repair lost axonal tracks in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease and those with brain injuries.

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·January 15, 2016·3 min read

How Birds Learn Through Imitation

A new study reveals how birds learn songs through observation and practice. Researchers hope the findings can be applied to developing treatments to help those who have suffered brain injuries to relearn skilled behaviors.

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·January 11, 2016·3 min read

73 Percent of People Unaware of Stroke Symptoms

A national survey finds 3 out of 4 people under 45 underestimate the urgency of stroke symptoms and are more likely to delay seeking medical attention.

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·January 8, 2016·6 min read

Window of Recovery Can Reopen Following a Stroke

Researchers report inducing a second stroke may increase brain plasticity.

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·December 23, 2015·2 min read

Virtual Reality Brings Hope to Stroke Survivors

Virtual reality rehabilitation software could greatly advance stroke recovery, researchers say.

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·December 18, 2015·8 min read

Insomnia Drug Enhances Stroke Recovery in Mice

According to a new study, the insomnia drug Ambien successfully enhanced recovery time from ischaemic stroke in mice.

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·November 19, 2015·3 min read

Better Cognitive Function After Stroke For Bilingual Patients

A new study reports bilingual patients are twice as likely to have normal cognitive function following a stroke than a person who speaks only one language.