Teens’ concussion symptoms tell a story
A new study indicates that teens who have experienced a concussion then become more sensitive to noise or light may be more likely to have emotional symptoms....
read moreSeniors’ memories affected by distraction
Older people are twice as likely to have their cognitive processes — especially memory — impaired by distractions....
read moreBrain’s response to images predicts PTSD
Using fMRIs, neuroscientists discovered heightened reactions in the amygdala when people were shown emotional images were a risk factor for developing PTSD later....
read moreBrain cell transplant helps memory
Transplanting new brain cells into older mice alleviated the learning and memory deficits caused by apoE4, the most vital genetic risk factor in Alzheimer’s....
read moreAlzheimer’s drugs’ effect depend on severity
In a strange new finding, the drug bexarotene reduced amyloid-beta in mice with late-stage Alzheimer’s, but increased levels in the early stages of the disease....
read moreMedDiet’s effects on brain depend on race
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have discovered that the Mediterranean diet has different effects on cognitive decline depending on the person’s race....
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