Cardiology
Does a woman's heart health affect cognition in midlife?
A new study has found that Black women with poor cardiovascular health may face an elevated risk of early signs of cognitive decline in midlife.
Apr 24, 2024
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News tagged with memory
Immunology
How B cells recognize new variants of SARS-CoV-2
B cells are part of the immune system's memory. Their memories of previous infections or vaccinations provide the template for antibodies that have a protective effect the next time they come into contact with a pathogen.
Apr 23, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Eye-opener: Pupils enlarge when people focus on tasks
Working memory is one of the brain's executive functions, a skill that allows humans to process information without losing track of what they're doing.
Apr 22, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds potential new treatment path for lasting Lyme disease symptoms
Tulane University researchers have identified a promising new approach to treating persistent neurological symptoms associated with Lyme disease, offering hope to patients who suffer from long-term effects of the bacterial ...
Apr 18, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Can playing Tetris prevent PTSD if you've witnessed something traumatic?
In the wake of witnessing tragic events, many people turn to online communities such as Reddit to discuss and process their experiences. A common bit of advice users give each other is to play Tetris to help combat traumatic ...
Apr 16, 2024
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Medications
Researchers say common dementia medication doesn't increase risk of death, life-threatening heart abnormalities
Researchers with McMaster University have found that a commonly prescribed dementia medication doesn't increase the risk of death or certain heart rhythm problems, contrary to past warnings.
Apr 15, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research explores why we remember what we remember
We've all been in a similar situation—you lock your front door for the umpteenth time in a given week only to panic minutes later when you're driving to work as you struggle to remember if you actually locked the door.
Apr 15, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
A new diagnostic model offers hope for Alzheimer's
A new mathematical model offers hope for better prediction and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Most mathematical models of Alzheimer's are theoretical, focusing on short term molecular and cellular-level changes that cannot ...
Apr 11, 2024
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Pediatrics
Scientists say blood protein could help detect delayed concussion recovery in children
Researchers have discovered a blood protein that could help detect which children will experience ongoing concussion symptoms more than two weeks after an injury.
Apr 9, 2024
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Health
Study finds active workstations may improve cognitive performance
A recent Mayo Clinic study suggests that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without ...
Apr 4, 2024
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