Psychology & Psychiatry
The way we remember and process information is greatly affected by isolation
Scientists have found the "Groundhog Day" effect of lockdown affects our memory and cognitive ability.
Aug 11, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why people with depression can sometimes experience memory problems
While we often associate depression with low mood, tiredness and feelings of hopelessness, less well known is that some people with depression may experience problems with their memory—such as feeling more forgetful than ...
Feb 9, 2021
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Neuroscience
Lack of deep sleep may pave way for Alzheimer's, researchers say
Forget about needing beauty sleep. It's your brain that may suffer the most from a lack of deep shut eye.
Jan 18, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers identify promising treatments for chronic fatigue
(Medical Xpress)—Two treatments most likely to lead to recovery from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been identified by UK researchers.
Jan 31, 2013
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Brain training activity linked to reduced dementia risk
Florida researchers have presented results from a 10-year study into the effects of 'brain training' activities on healthy older people. The study found that a particular activity designed to boost the speed at which people ...
Jul 25, 2016
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Neuroscience
How music strengthens the brain
Music soothes, energizes and inspires. It also fortifies pathways in your brain that neurologists say can lead to a better understanding of cognition and dementia.
Aug 23, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows old adage 'sleep on it' is true - but only if it's a really difficult problem
A new study from Lancaster University has found that sleeping on a problem really can help people to find a solution.
Oct 12, 2012
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Neuroscience
Seizures and memory problems in epilepsy may have a common cause
Damage to a part of the brain that regulates hyperactivity can contribute to both memory problems and seizures in the most common form of epilepsy, according to research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Dec 6, 2021
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Attention deficit disorders
Brain activity in sleep may impact emotional disturbances in children with ADHD
Sleep consolidates emotional memories in healthy children but not in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to research published May 29 in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Alexander Prehn-Kristensen ...
May 29, 2013
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Researchers explore memory problems related to Parkinson's
(HealthDay)—Many people with Parkinson's disease have memory problems, researchers report.
Sep 4, 2015
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