Neuroscience
Breakfast excellent fuel for learning
As children head back to school this week, new research by the University of Leeds has shown that children who eat breakfast are more likely to have higher school grades.
Sep 4, 2013
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Health
Brain imaging study reveals the wandering mind behind insomnia
A new brain imaging study may help explain why people with insomnia often complain that they struggle to concentrate during the day even when objective evidence of a cognitive problem is lacking.
Aug 30, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cognitive, physical impairment mar driving in chronic whiplash
(HealthDay)—Cognitive and physical impairments have an independent effect on self-reported driving difficulty in individuals with chronic whiplash-associated disorder, according to a study published in the Aug. 15 issue ...
Aug 26, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Young vs. old: Who performs more consistently?
Sometimes it's just not your day: First you can't remember where you put your car keys, then you forget about an important meeting at work. On days like that, our memory seems to let us down. But are there actually "good" ...
Aug 6, 2013
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Exercise may be the best medicine for Alzheimer's disease
New research out of the University of Maryland School of Public Health shows that exercise may improve cognitive function in those at risk for Alzheimer's by increasing the efficiency of brain activity associated with memory. ...
Jul 30, 2013
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Neuroscience
Higher education may be protective against MS-associated cognitive deficits
Multiple sclerosis (MS) can lead to severe cognitive impairment as the disease progresses. Researchers in Italy have found that patients with high educational levels show less impairment on a neuropsychological evaluation ...
Jul 2, 2013
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Neuroscience
AANS: Brain machine interface can control prosthetic arm
(HealthDay)—A brain-machine interface can be used to control an anthropomorphic prosthetic arm with 10 degrees-of-freedom, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological ...
May 2, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Self-affirmation improves problem-solving under stress
It's no secret that stress increases your susceptibility to health problems, and it also impacts your ability to solve problems and be creative. But methods to prevent associated risks and effects have been less clear – ...
May 1, 2013
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Health
New studies examine caffeine's effect on cognitive tasks, food pairing
Since 1977, there has been a 70% increase in caffeine consumption among children and adolescents. Whether it is coffee, tea, soda, or energy drinks, our children are consuming more of it. One well documented effect of caffeine ...
Apr 22, 2013
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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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