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·April 6, 2021·5 min read

Study Links Prenatal Phthalate Exposure to Altered Information Processing in Infants

Fetal exposure to phthalates alters cognitive processing in young children, a new study reports. Children whose mothers were exposed to higher levels of phthalates during pregnancy exhibited slower information processing skills. Male children were most likely to experience difficulties.

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·November 24, 2020·4 min read

Cocoa Flavanols Boost Brain Oxygenation and Cognition in Healthy Adults

Those exposed to cocoa flavanols performed better at cognitive tests and showed increases in brain oxygenation.

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·March 29, 2021·4 min read

Machine Learning Helps Spot Gait Problems in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis

Combing gait data from multiple sclerosis patients with machine learning, researchers have developed a new tool to monitor and predict disease progression.

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·June 20, 2017·3 min read

Studies Link Nutrient to Academic Achievement in Pre-Adolescent Children

Study reports higher levels of lutein in the eyes is linked to better academic achievement and cognitive abilities in children.

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·October 21, 2021·5 min read

Looking Beyond the Individual Brain to Study the Collective Mind

In order to better understand the role that knowledge serves in human intelligence, it is essential to look beyond the individual and focus studies on the community overall, researchers say.

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·May 24, 2019·4 min read

New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s

Hippocampal neurogenesis continues to occur well into old age, and in those with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found evidence of neurogenesis in people up to the age of 99. While neurogenesis continues to occur in those with Alzheimer's disease, it is significantly reduced compared to those who have normal cognitive function.

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·April 26, 2017·5 min read

Nutrition, the Microbiome and Autism

Researchers investigate whether abnormal gut bacteria composition contribute to autism spectrum disorders, or whether diet and medication for children with ASD leads to the irregular microbiome.

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·July 17, 2020·4 min read

Mundane Behavioral Decisions, Actions Can Be ‘Misremembered’ as Done

Mundane behaviors repeated over time, and occur in the context of other similar behaviors can lead to conflated intentions, which cause false memories of completing the task.

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·August 7, 2019·5 min read

Optimistic people sleep better and longer

Those who are more optimistic report better sleep quality and duration, a new study reports.

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·December 3, 2018·3 min read

Epileptics Living in High Crime Areas Have Three Times As Many Seizures

According to a new study, those with epilepsy who live in high crime neighborhoods have three times as many seizures as those living in lower crime areas.

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·February 18, 2021·4 min read

Preschoolers With Higher Cardiorespiratory Fitness Do Better on Cognitive Tests

Children aged 4-6 who had better cardiorespiratory fitness than their peers performed better on cognitive tests and in other tests of brain function.

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·October 24, 2018·5 min read

New Target of Alcohol in the Brain Identified

Researchers have identified a new target of alcohol in the brain. A new study reveals alcohol blocks the KCNK13 potassium channel within the membrane of dopamine releasing neurons in the ventral tegmental area.

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