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·October 5, 2016·6 min read

Monitoring Parkinson’s Symptoms at Home

According to researchers, keyboard monitoring technique could help to detect motor difficulties as Parkinson's patients type.

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·October 5, 2016·4 min read

Biological Link Between Stress and Obesity

Researchers revealed the molecular elements that bridge anxiety and metabolism.

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·October 5, 2016·4 min read

Enzyme Treatment of Gene May Reverse Effects of Alzheimer’s

Researchers suggest the ApoE gene could be a promising new target for therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 5, 2016·5 min read

Performing Arts Can Set the Stage For More Developed Brain Pathways

Researchers report on the cognitive benefits of music and dance training.

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·October 5, 2016·4 min read

Study Reveals How Teens Learn Differently From Adults

Coordinated activity between the striatum and hippocampus enriches teens' ability to learn and form new memories, a new study reports.

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·October 5, 2016·4 min read

Brain Cells That Cool the Body

Researchers have identified a set of heat sensing neurons that prompt both nervous system and behavioral changes that help cool the body.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·October 4, 2016·4 min read

Caffeine Could Help Ward Off Dementia In Women

According to a new study, higher caffeine intake in women is associated with a reduced risk of developing dementia or cognitive impairment.

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·October 4, 2016·6 min read

ADHD Diagnosis Puts Girls at Higher Risk for Other Mental Health Problems

According to researchers, girls diagnosed with ADHD are at a higher risk than their peers for being diagnosed with multiple mental disorders later in life.

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·October 4, 2016·5 min read

Infants Use Prefrontal Cortex In Learning

A new study reports infants use their prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with higher forms of cognition and reasoning, when learning.

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·October 4, 2016·3 min read

Overlooked and Misunderstood Gene Linked to Schizophrenia

A new study reports a gene previously linked to hypertension is also associated with schizophrenia and other mental health disorders.

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·October 4, 2016·6 min read

Air Bag Bike Helmets Show Promise Against Concussion

Researchers report a new type of bike helmet that features air bag technology shows promise in preventing concussions.

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·October 4, 2016·4 min read

Sex Before Sport Doesn’t Negatively Impact Performance

A new study debunks abstinence theories and suggests athletes should not feel guilty when engaging in sexual activity up to the day before competition.