Road safety is a critical issue in an era of increasing cannabis legalization. Cannabis is known to impair reaction time, decision-making, coordination and perception—skills necessary for safe driving. In the last three ...
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During the Women's FIFA World Cup, it has been wonderful to see the spotlight turn to female athletes.
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A study of data from about 500,000 people in the UK Biobank has uncovered small but statistically significant associations between signs of systemic inflammation and later risk of dementia. Dr. Krisztina Mekli of The University ...
Jul 19, 2023
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I am retired, and although I generally enjoy less hectic days now, I keep busy. Part of my routine includes trying to squeeze in a nap on most afternoons. My wife tells me that I'm doing it wrong because I often wake up groggy. ...
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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head impacts that athletes get from contact sports. However, the definitive diagnosis of the disease can be made only after death through ...
Jun 28, 2023
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Concussions are an unfortunate reality of contact sports at junior and senior levels. Now, sports experts at the University of South Australia are suggesting extended recovery times may be needed for youth athletes suffering ...
Jun 16, 2023
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A pioneering study conducted by researchers at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) in Tulsa, Okla., has made significant strides in understanding the elusive gut-brain connection, a complex relationship that ...
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A multi-institution study led by researchers at Biogen Inc. has identified eight genes linked to adult cognitive function through rare protein-coding variants with high-impact effects. In their paper, "The impact of rare ...
Poor sleep in middle age can have a negative impact on brain health, according to a new study by researchers at The Australian National University (ANU).
Mar 16, 2023
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Scientists have provided evidence for the cognitive control of learning in rats, showing they can estimate the long-term value of learning and adapt their decision-making strategy to take advantage of learning opportunities.
Feb 15, 2023
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