Medications
Hormone therapy safe for women, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—A new study has examined the cognitive effects of hormone therapy on memory, language and concentration in menopausal women.
Apr 18, 2013
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News tagged with mental abilities
Neuroscience
May I have a quick word? Study shows talking faster is linked to better brain health as we age
As we get older, we may start to notice it takes us longer to find the right words. This can lead to concerns about cognitive decline and dementia.
Feb 26, 2024
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Health
Electric bikes can boost older people's mental performance and their well-being
Getting on your bicycle can give you an enormous sense of freedom and enjoyment. It can increase your independence and knowledge of the local area, and improve your access to the natural (or urban) environment. It can also ...
Apr 9, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Tiny blood vessels in the brain could be the key in treating vascular dementia
Researchers from the University of Southampton are to study tiny channels embedded in the walls of blood vessels in the brain to assess their impact on dementia.
Jun 22, 2017
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Neuroscience
'Male' vs 'female' brains: Having a mix of both is common and offers big advantages
From advertising to the workplace, it is often assumed that men and women are fundamentally different—from Mars and Venus, respectively. Of course, we all know people who are more androgynous, having a mix of personality ...
Jan 21, 2021
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Neuroscience
Digital puzzle games could be good for memory in older adults, study shows
Older adults who play digital puzzle games have the same memory abilities as people in their 20s, a new study has shown.
Aug 14, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Genetic test for cognitive performance developed by Air Force
A research psychologist at the Air Force Research Laboratory can predict your mental performance from a cheek swab or blood sample.
Mar 21, 2019
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Pediatrics
Gearing up for kids' sports season? Put safety first
Playing sports can be good for kids of all abilities.
Mar 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
College students experienced more obsessive-compulsive disorder symptoms during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken millions of lives and infected hundreds of millions of people around the world. The pandemic has also had a profound impact on the mental health of everyone from health workers to students.
Jun 9, 2022
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Health
Hospital study finds connection between dementia, delirium and declining health
More than half of all patients with pre-existing dementia will experience delirium while hospitalized. Failing to detect and treat their delirium early leads to a faster decline of both their physical and mental health, according ...
Sep 16, 2013
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