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Disrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain Disorders

Neuroscience NewsNovember 5, 2018

Researchers 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...

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Evidence of Brain Injuries in Football Players at Surprisingly Young Age

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2018

Researchers 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...

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Possible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI Discovered

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 26, 2018

A 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...

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How the Brain Bounces Back

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 17, 2018

A new study reports activity, not rest, help speed up recovery following a brain injury.... Read More...

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Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2018

A new study reports performing a simple cognitive task four days after a concussion can help activate brain areas that improve memory function and can guard against the psychological affects of brain injury.... Read More...

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Content of Service Members’ Art Linked to Their Trauma Levels

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2018

Researchers discover a correlation between clinical symptoms of PTSD, depression and anxiety in visual self expression masks service members were asked to create during art therapy.... Read More...

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Gene Variant May Increase Psychiatric Risk After TBI

Neuroscience NewsMay 14, 2018

A new study has linked the APOE4 gene to mental health issues some people face following TBI. Researchers report people with the APOE4 gene had significantly higher scores for depression, PTSD and anxiety following TBI than those without the genetic variant. ... Read More...

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Dementia Risk Doubles Following Concussion

Neuroscience NewsMay 7, 2018

A new study adds to growing evidence that concussions can lead to neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers report the likelihood of developing dementia was found to double following a concussion, even when consciousness wasn't lost, in a veteran study. ... Read More...

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Can a Brain Injury Change Who You Are?

Neuroscience NewsApril 21, 2018

A new article looks at how TBI can force personality changes in patients.... Read More...

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Concussion May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsApril 19, 2018

A new study reveals veterans who suffered a concussion are at a 56% increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.... Read More...

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Researchers Watch Brain’s Lining Heal After Head Injury

Neuroscience NewsApril 16, 2018

Researchers watch, in real time, as immune cells help repair the meninges following mild traumatic brain injury.... Read More...

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Study Confirms Link Between TBI and Dementia

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2018

A new, large scale study reveals people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury have a significantly increased risk of developing dementia than those without a history of TBI. ... Read More...

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traumatic brain injury

Disrupted Circadian Rhythms May Drive Anxiety and Exacerbate Brain Disorders

Evidence of Brain Injuries in Football Players at Surprisingly Young Age

Possible Cause of Alzheimer’s and TBI Discovered

How the Brain Bounces Back

Mild Problem Solving Tasks Improve Brain Function After Concussion

Content of Service Members’ Art Linked to Their Trauma Levels

Gene Variant May Increase Psychiatric Risk After TBI

Dementia Risk Doubles Following Concussion

Concussion May Increase Parkinson’s Risk

Researchers Watch Brain’s Lining Heal After Head Injury

Study Confirms Link Between TBI and Dementia