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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.