Brain

Childhood stress such as abuse or emotional neglect can result in structural brain changes

New research using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) shows that childhood stress such as abuse or emotional neglect, in particular when combined with genetic factors,…    

Special issue of NeuroRehabilitation focuses on hypoxic-ischemic brain injuries

IOS Press announces publication of a special issue of NeuroRehabilitation: An International Journal (NRE) devoted specifically to hypoxic-ischemic brain injury (HI-BI), a significant disruption…    

Exercise Helps Protect Brain of Multiple Sclerosis Patients

Highly fit multiple sclerosis patients perform significantly better on tests of cognitive function than similar less-fit patients, a new study shows.

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Alterations in the brain’s reward system related to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Until now, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) was related to alterations in the brain affecting attention and cognitive processes. Researchers at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and…    

Lexapro helped preserve brain function after stroke

The antidepressant Lexapro may help protect key thinking functions if taken soon after a stroke, U.S. researchers said on Monday.

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Teen Drinking May Cause Irreversible Brain Damage

For teenagers, the effects of a drunken night out may linger long after the hangover wears off.

A recent study led by…    

Staring, sleepiness, other mental lapses more likely in patients with Alzheimer’s

Cognitive fluctuations, or episodes when train of thought temporarily is lost, are more likely to occur in older persons who are developing Alzheimer’s disease…    

Exercise protects and improves the aging brain

Two new studies provide more evidence that regular aerobic exercise not only staves off the problems with thinking and memory that often come with…    

USF studies show link among Alzheimer’s disease, Down syndrome and atherosclerosis

Nearly 20 years ago Huntington Potter kicked up a storm of controversy with the idea that Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s were the same disease.…    

For some, 3D movies a pain in the head

Movie buffs and sports fans looking to 3D televisions for the ultimate home theater experience may want to get their eyes checked first -…    

Alzheimer’s Disease May Protect Against Cancer and Vice Versa

People who have Alzheimer’s disease may be less likely to develop cancer, and people who have cancer may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s…    

The brain may feel other people’s pain

If you’ve ever thought that you literally feel other people’s pain, you may be right. A brain-imaging study suggests that some people have…    

Young adults who exercise get higher IQ

Young adults who are fit have a higher IQ and are more likely to go on to university, reveals a major new study carried…    

Apathy common in dementia patients with brain changes

Dementia patients with a certain type of changes in their brain’s white matter are more likely to be apathetic than those who do not…    

Mouse gene suppresses Alzheimer’s plaques and tangles

Investigators at Burnham Institute for Medical Research (Burnham) and colleagues have identified a novel mouse gene (Rps23r1) that reduces the accumulation of two toxic…    

Reduced Muscle Strength Associated With Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease

Individuals with weaker muscles appear to have a higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease and declines in cognitive function over time, according to a…    

What Celebrity Names Can Reveal about the Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease

Research that is targeting the early diagnosis of Alzheimer disease has drawn national attention to the work of Michael Seidenberg, PhD, a faculty…    

What is unique in the brain of an Arabic speaker?

Literary Arabic is expressed in the brain of an Arabic speaker as a second language and not as a mother tongue. This has been…    

Does Diabetes Speed Up Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s Disease?

Research has shown that diabetes increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and the risk of memory loss in people who don’t have Alzheimer’s disease.…    

Exercise can aid recovery after brain radiation

Exercise is a key factor in improving both memory and mood after whole-brain radiation treatments in rodents, according to data presented by Duke University…    

Six steps to diagnosing Alzheimer’s

If a parent or other family member has started to show signs of dementia or possible Alzheimer’s disease, you may feel overwhelmed and unable…    

New Findings About Brain Proteins Suggest Possible Way to Fight Alzheimer’s

The action of a small protein that is a major villain in Alzheimer’s disease can be counterbalanced with another brain protein, researchers at UT…    

‘Alert status’ area in brain discoved by Hebrew University scientists

A new understanding of how anesthesia and anesthesia-like states are controlled in the brain opens the door to possible new future treatments of various…    

Nicotine creates stronger memories, cues to drug use

Ever wonder why former smokers miss lighting up most when they are in a bar or after a meal with friends?

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Researchers find 2 more genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease

An international team of scientists has identified two more genetic risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease. The findings are reported in the online edition…