LearningRx1 October, 2016 | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 3

Similar brain connectivity during rest and tasks could signal better mental performance...

Oct 6, 2016 by

How much a brain’s activity changes from rest to doing a task may depend on the cognitive ability of the person. New research seems to indicate that the greater the similarity between the rest and performing a task, the...

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ADHD linked to unhealthy prenatal diet

Oct 4, 2016 by

A study published in the “Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry” found that children with conduct disorder in early life are more likely to develop symptoms of ADHD if their mother eats high-sugar, high-fat foods while pregnant....

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Calcium supplements increase dementia risk in certain women

Oct 2, 2016 by

Women over 70 who have cerebrovascular disease and take calcium supplements may be putting themselves at an increased risk for dementia. Specifically, stroke patients who took calcium increased their dementia risk by seven times....

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