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·February 16, 2019·5 min read

Brain Connections That Disadvantage Night Owls Revealed

A new MRI study reveals those who get to sleep and wake up late have lower resting brain connectivity in regions associated with the maintenance of consciousness. Researchers report the reduced brain connectivity is linked to poorer attention, slower reactions and increased daytime sleepiness.

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·January 14, 2019·4 min read

The Human Brain Works Backwards to Retrieve Memories

A new study reports when we retrieve information about visual objects, the brain first focuses on the core meaning and afterwards recalls specific details.

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·December 17, 2018·3 min read

Measuring Speed of Mental Replay of Movies Gives Insight into Accessing Memories

Study reports people access fully detailed memories at different speeds and levels of detail, often accessing older information first. Findings could help developing treatments for those with PTSD, researchers say.

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·October 9, 2018·3 min read

Memory Brainwaves Look the Same in Sleep and Wakefulness

A new study reports the brain mechanisms responsible for triggering memory are identical, whether a person is awake or asleep.

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·April 30, 2018·4 min read

Higher Levels of Aerobic Fitness Associated With Better Word Production Skills in Older Adults

Older adults with higher levels of aerobic fitness suffer less often from age related memory failures, researchers report.

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·March 10, 2018·4 min read

A Lifetime of Regular Exercise Slows Down Aging

According to researchers, older adults who exercised for most of their lives showed signs of slowed down aging. The study reports those who actively cycled into older age had lower cholesterol levels and better immune systems than those who did not partake in regular exercise.

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·March 2, 2018·3 min read

Omega Fish Oils Don’t Improve Reading or Memory Skills in School Children

Contrary to previous findings, researchers report Omega 3 fatty acids do not help improve reading, learning and memory skills in school aged children.

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·February 1, 2018·4 min read

Slow But Steady: Shedding Light on Evolution of Turtle Brains

A new study published in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution reveals turtle brains have evolved slowly, but constantly, over the last 210 million years. The study also reveals the first turtles with fully formed shells were more likely to have lived on land, not in the water.

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·November 30, 2017·4 min read

People With PTSD React Differently to Certain Sounds

In people with PTSD, the brain expresses an enhanced response to deviant tones, suggesting their brains over process any environmental changes. Additionally, researchers note, the more enhanced the response, the worse those with PTSD performed on cognitive and memory tests.

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·October 20, 2017·4 min read

Delayed Word Processing May Predict Alzheimer’s Risk

University of Birmingham researchers report a delayed response to processing written words could signify an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in patients with MCI.

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Brain Connections That Disadvantage Night Owls Revealed

The Human Brain Works Backwards to Retrieve Memories

Measuring Speed of Mental Replay of Movies Gives Insight into Accessing Memories

Memory Brainwaves Look the Same in Sleep and Wakefulness

Higher Levels of Aerobic Fitness Associated With Better Word Production Skills in Older Adults

A Lifetime of Regular Exercise Slows Down Aging

Omega Fish Oils Don’t Improve Reading or Memory Skills in School Children

Slow But Steady: Shedding Light on Evolution of Turtle Brains

People With PTSD React Differently to Certain Sounds

Delayed Word Processing May Predict Alzheimer’s Risk

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