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Can bilingualism protect the brain even with early stages of dementia?

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2020

While being bilingual delays the onset of dementia, the decline into full-blown Alzheimer's disease is more rapid in those who speak two or more languages than in monolingual people.... Read More...

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Brains of children with epilepsy able to re-map after surgery to retain visual perception

Neuroscience NewsJune 4, 2019

Following surgery, the brains of children with epilepsy are able to remap and compensate for damaged areas of the visual cortex. The findings shed light on brain plasticity.... Read More...

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When does clean eating become an unhealthy obsession? New findings on who is at risk

Neuroscience NewsMay 19, 2019

Orthorexia Nervosa, an eating disorder associated with a pathological obsession with healthy eating, has been associated with OCD traits, poor body image, preoccupation with personal appearance and a prior history of eating disorders. Researchers report those who practise vegetarianism or veganism are at an increased risk of developing orthorexia.... Read More...

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Social Media’s Negative Impact on How We View Our Bodies

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2018

According to researchers, social media use in young women can have a negative impact on the way they view their own bodies and appearance. The study reports women who engage with photos of friends they consider to be more attractive than themselves feel worse about their own appearance directly after viewing.... Read More...

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Cognitive and Motor Training Combined May Slow or Reverse Dementia

Neuroscience NewsJuly 25, 2018

A new study reports 30 minutes of cognitive and motor training once a week can slow the progression of, and possibly reverse, the symptoms of dementia.... Read More...

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Healthy Living Linked to Better Brain Function and Delay of Dementia

Neuroscience NewsNovember 1, 2016

Eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables along with regular exercise can help stave off cognitive decline in adults, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Depression memes may be a coping mechanism for people with mental illness

AI helps predict heart attacks and stroke

Low-cost “smart” diaper can notify caregiver when it’s wet

Neurology

AI helps predict heart attacks and stroke

Cough syrup drug being trialed as Parkinson’s treatment

Soldiers with TBI have higher rates of mental health disorders than those with other serious injuries

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AI helps predict heart attacks and stroke

Low-cost “smart” diaper can notify caregiver when it’s wet

Designing artificial brains can help us learn more about real ones

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Low-cost “smart” diaper can notify caregiver when it’s wet

Patterns in the brain shed new light on how we function

Psychology

Depression memes may be a coping mechanism for people with mental illness

Red card! Depression linked to low sports activity

Soldiers with TBI have higher rates of mental health disorders than those with other serious injuries

York University

Can bilingualism protect the brain even with early stages of dementia?

Brains of children with epilepsy able to re-map after surgery to retain visual perception

When does clean eating become an unhealthy obsession? New findings on who is at risk

Cognitive and Motor Training Combined May Slow or Reverse Dementia

Healthy Living Linked to Better Brain Function and Delay of Dementia