Neuroscience
SuperAger brains shrink more slowly than peers' brains
Donald Tenbrunsel is 89 years old, but he is just as likely to talk to you about Chance the Rapper as reminisce about Frank Sinatra.
Apr 4, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Opinion: Research suggests motherhood has changed my brain
"Mum is it winter soon?"
Mar 23, 2017
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Sleep disorders
Untreated sleep apnea in children can harm brain cells tied to cognition and mood
A study comparing children between 7 and 11 years of age who have moderate or severe obstructive sleep apnea to children the same age who slept normally, found significant reductions of gray matter - brain cells involved ...
Mar 17, 2017
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Attention deficit disorders
ADHD a 'brain disorder', not just bad behaviour: study
People with ADHD have slightly smaller brains than those without the condition, according to a study released Thursday which insisted it is a physical disorder and not just bad behaviour.
Feb 16, 2017
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Health
Mediterranean diet may protect your brain in old age, new finding suggests
Amid the contention about diets and detoxes, sugar and fats, there is at least general agreement that a Mediterranean diet – fruit, vegetables, olive oil, grains, fish – is a good thing. Now, a new study based on brain ...
Jan 9, 2017
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Neuroscience
Mediterranean diet may have lasting effects on brain health
A new study shows that older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume over a three-year period than those who did not follow the diet as closely. The study is published in the January 4, 2017, online ...
Jan 4, 2017
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Neuroscience
Dysglycemia affects brain structure, cognition in seniors
(HealthDay)—In older adults, dysglycemia is associated with brain structure and cognition, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Dec 19, 2016
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Neuroscience
Aerobic exercise preserves brain volume and improves cognitive function
Using a new MRI technique, researchers found that adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who exercised four times a week over a six-month period experienced an increase in brain volume in specific, or local, areas of ...
Nov 30, 2016
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Health
Study reveals minimalist shoes increase leg and foot muscles
In a recent study conducted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and the Harvard Medical School, running in minimalist shoes can increase leg and foot muscle volume, indicating its potential application in rehabilitation ...
Sep 29, 2016
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Neuroscience
Study finds brain markers of numeric, verbal and spatial reasoning abilities
A new study begins to clarify how brain structure and chemistry give rise to specific aspects of "fluid intelligence," the ability to adapt to new situations and solve problems one has never encountered before.
Jun 20, 2016
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