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Researchers show that suppressing the brain's 'filter' can improve performance in creative tasks

(Medical Xpress)—The brain's prefrontal cortex is thought to be the seat of cognitive control, working as a kind of filter that keeps irrelevant thoughts, perceptions and memories from interfering with ...

Neuroscience created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (15) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

Migraines in childhood and adolescence associated with having colic as an infant

In a study including children and adolescents 6 to 18 years of age, those who have experienced migraine headaches were more likely to have had colic as an infant, according to a study in the April 17 issue of JAMA.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Apr 16, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

How anorexia and 'bigorexia' in men relates to perceptions of masculinity

(Medical Xpress)—Self-perceived masculinity is higher in men with muscle dysmorphia, popularly called 'bigorexia', than other gym users, while men with anorexia nervosa relate more strongly to feminine ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Playing action videogames improves visual search

Researchers at the University of Toronto have shown that playing shooting or driving videogames, even for a relatively short time, improves the ability to search for a target hidden among irrelevant distractions in complex ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Parkinson's can lead to anxiety and other non-motor symptoms, even early on

While movement problems are the main symptom of Parkinson's disease, a new study shows that even early in the course of disease people frequently experience many non-motor symptoms such as drooling, anxiety and constipation. ...

Parkinson's & Movement disorders created Jan 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study: Parkinson's disease itself does not increase risk of gambling, shopping addiction

Parkinson's disease itself does not increase the risk of impulse control problems such as compulsive gambling and shopping that have been seen in people taking certain drugs for Parkinson's disease, according to new research ...

Neuroscience created Jan 07, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

'Harmless' condition shown to alter brain function in elderly

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say a common condition called leukoaraiosis, made up of tiny areas in the brain that have been deprived of oxygen and appear as bright white dots on MRI scans, is not a harmless part of the ...

Neuroscience created Aug 13, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

32-country study shows that type 2 diabetes drug is clinically effective for long-term use

An extended trial of a drug for people with type 2 diabetes has confirmed that the oral DPP-4 inhibitor linagliptin is a safe and effective means of lowering glucose levels for up to 102 weeks, either on its own or in combination ...

Diabetes created Jul 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Stroke caregivers are at risk for depression

Caregivers of stroke survivors are at risk for developing depression and complications from chronic stress, according to a study published by researchers at the Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Severe gum disease, impotence may be linked

(HealthDay) -- Men with severe gum disease, known as periodontitis, are at greater risk for impotence, according to a new study that finds young men and the elderly at particular risk.

Dentistry created May 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Blood test accurately distinguishes depressed patients from healthy controls

The initial assessment of a blood test to help diagnose major depressive disorder indicates it may become a useful clinical tool. In a paper published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, a team including Massachusetts Genera ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Flaws found in video game studies

(Medical Xpress) -- Over the past several years, many studies have found that people who regularly play action video games outperform people who don’t on tasks that involve perception and cognition. However, a new study ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 20, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (4) | comments 5 | with audio podcast weblog

Study finds chronic abnormal brain blood flow in Gulf War veterans

Blood flow abnormalities found in the brains of veterans with Gulf War illness have persisted 20 years after the war, and in some cases have gotten worse, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.

Medical research created Sep 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study evaluates intranasal insulin therapy for adults with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's

Intranasal insulin therapy appears to provide some benefit for cognitive function in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease, according to a report published Online First today by Archives of ...

Neuroscience created Sep 12, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Long-term use of vitamin E may cut COPD risk

Long-term, regular use of vitamin E in women 45 years of age and older may help decrease the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by about 10 percent in both smokers and nonsmokers, according to a study conducted ...

Health created Jun 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast