LearningRx1 August, 2014 | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 4

Dysfunctional synapses can lead to autism

Aug 13, 2014 by

New research indicates that faulty synapses may be to blame for things like autism, depression, epilepsy and substance abuse....

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Even mild TBI can cause brain damage

Aug 12, 2014 by

There’s new research that even a mild head injury can cause enough brain damage to cause learning and thinking problems....

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Fish oil may help brains damaged by alcohol

Aug 11, 2014 by

A new study on fish oil and the effects of alcohol on the brain found a 90% decrease in neuroinflammation and neuronal death in brain cells that had been given alcohol and DHA, compared to just alcohol....

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Early nurturing hardwires infant’s brain

Aug 10, 2014 by

New research on newborn rats shows that the mother’s level of nurturing directly correlations to brain development....

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Alzheimer’s may be linked to hyperactivity in brain

Aug 9, 2014 by

New research from Tel Aviv University indicates that Alzheimer’s is linked to hyperactivity in the brain....

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Gene mutation may cause Parkinson’s and play role in ADHD...

Aug 8, 2014 by

Researchers in Copenhagen have identified a specific gene mutation that seems to cause Parkinson’s in young people. The mutation may also play a role in ADHD....

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