Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Changes in the eye connected to a decline in memory

Researchers in the US have found that changes in the blood vessels of the eye are associated with a greater decline in people's memory and language skills over a 20-year period. Their findings are published today in the scientific ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

The surprising benefits of being a pessimist

How many times have you been told that something great will happen as long as you believe it is possible? From pop psychology books to self-improvement seminars and blogs, there's a lot of hype surrounding the advantages ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Brain stimulation shows promise for Alzheimer's disease in early trial

Scientists in the US have found that electrically stimulating regions of the brain in three people with Alzheimer's disease was safe and appeared to show an effect on thinking skills and day-to-day tasks in two of the volunteers. ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Creativity may rely on 'teamwork' in the brain

(HealthDay)—Scientists may have discovered what makes a creative mind tick: stronger connections among brain regions that usually work in opposition to each other.

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