FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 9, 2019·3 min readAnimal-assisted therapy improves social behavior in patients with brain injuriesAnimal-assisted therapy improves social behaviors and reduces negative emotions in those with TBI. The findings report those with brain injuries exposed to AAT experienced higher social engagement, satisfaction and motivation following therapy sessions.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 20, 2019·7 min readNew study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injuryRetinal ganglion cell survival following a stroke depends on whether the pathway to the primary visual area remains active. Cells connected to inactive areas of the visual cortex suffer atrophy and degenerate, leading to permanent visual impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 4, 2019·8 min readAdolescent Athletes ‘Prescribed’ Aerobic Exercise Recover Faster From ConcussionsA new study reports teenage athletes who suffered concussion while playing sport recovered faster when they participated in a supervised aerobic exercise program.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·January 30, 2019·6 min readMental Health Disorders Common Following Mild Head InjuryResearchers report 1 in 5 people are at risk of experiencing mental health conditions, such as PTSD or major depressive disorder, within 6 months of suffering mTBI.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 21, 2019·7 min readBlood Test Detects Alzheimer’s Damage Before SymptomsResearchers report a new blood test can help detect neurological damage associated with Alzheimer's disease before any of the cognitive symptoms appear. Additionally, researchers report the test may be applied to help identify brain damage associated with TBI, stroke and multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 21, 2019·3 min readHow Concussion May Lead to EpilepsyA new study sheds light on why repeated concussions may contribute to the development of seizures.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 18, 2018·4 min readAre Near Death Experiences Hallucinations?Researchers consider the neurobiology of near death experiences.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·2 min readDisrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain DisordersResearchers report sleep disruptions may not only be a symptom of neurological diseases, circadian rhythm disruptions may drive the brain pathology that contributes to anxiety, dementias and other disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·November 4, 2018·5 min readEvidence of Brain Injuries in Football Players at Surprisingly Young AgeResearchers find evidence of cognitive issues and miRNA biomarkers, indicating brain injuries from concussions or head-to-head contact, in college football players. The findings indicated lasting damage caused by sports related concussions occur earlier than expected.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 26, 2018·3 min readPossible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI DiscoveredA new study reports under conditions of stress, KCNB1 builds up in the brain, before becoming toxic and promoting the production of amyloid beta. In Alzheimer's patients, the KCNB1 levels are higher than in those without the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 17, 2018·5 min readHow the Brain Bounces BackA new study reports activity, not rest, help speed up recovery following a brain injury.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 4, 2018·4 min readConcussion Loosens Insulation Around Brain CellsA new study reports two weeks following a concussion, myelin surrounding neurons appear to loosen. However, the loosening returns to normal two months after a concussion, researchers say.Read More
