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·September 18, 2015·2 min read

Early Brain Damage From Hypertension Detected by New Imaging Technique

Researchers report that a new imaging technique has found some people with hypertension also have signs of early brain damage.

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·September 14, 2015·5 min read

Researchers Rediscover and Map ‘Lost’ Brain Structure

Researchers map an area of the brain which has been absent from text books for almost 100 years. They believe this area could play an important role in how we understand the world.

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·August 24, 2015·3 min read

Physical Activity Improves Mental Flexibility in Older Adults

Older people who engage in regular physical activity have more intact white matter and have more variable brain activity than their less active peers, a new study reports.

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·August 10, 2015·5 min read

Brain Structure Differences in Some Former NFL Players Who Started Playing Football Early

Former NFL players who started playing tackle football before the age of 12 have greater risk for altered brain development than those players who started later, a new study reports.

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·July 7, 2015·4 min read

Decreased Brain Network Connectivity Responsible for Cognitive Changes in Multiple Sclerosis

According to a new study, people with multiple sclerosis exhibit weaker connections between the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and posterior brain regions.

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·June 16, 2015·4 min read

Distinct Injury Patterns Found in Brains of Those With Post Concussion Depression and Anxiety

Findings could lead to improved treatment options and better understanding of post concussion depression and anxiety.

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·June 11, 2015·6 min read

Synchronized Interactions Between Remote Brain Regions Have Genetic Underpinnings

Study provides evidence of genetic underpinning for neural synchrony.

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·June 4, 2015·4 min read

Ability to Delay Gratification Associated With Brain Connectivity

A new study reports the ability to delay gratification is linked to white matter connectivity between the caudate and dorsal prefrontal cortex.

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·June 1, 2015·3 min read

Differences in Brain Development for Adolescents with Bipolar Disorder

According to a new study, adolescents with bipolar disorder show differences in brain development in areas that help regulate emotion.

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·May 27, 2015·2 min read

Alzheimer’s Biomarker Could be Identified by Neuroimaging Test

A new study reports a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease could be detected with the help of neuroimaging technology.

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·May 5, 2015·4 min read

People with Type 1 Diabetes Show Signs of Accelerated Brain Aging Related to Cognitive Problems

A new study reports people with type 1 diabetes appear to have accelerated brain aging which correlates with slower information processing.

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·April 16, 2015·5 min read

Study Provides Brain Map of Language Impairments in Aphasia

A new study identifies the neurological changes which occur as a result of aphasia following a stroke.

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