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The link between ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria

Apr 28, 2021 by

The link between ADHD and rejection sensitive dysphoria

Although researchers aren’t sure why, it appears that people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorders may be more susceptible to rejection sensitive dysphoria....

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Reading for fun improves verbal abilities

Apr 13, 2021 by

Reading for fun improves verbal abilities

A new study from Concordia University has found that the more people read fiction, the better than language skills....

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Leak in blood-brain barrier may be cause of poor memory

Apr 8, 2021 by

Leak in blood-brain barrier may be cause of poor memory

Researchers looked at 150 articles about the blood-brain barrier and found that it leaks as we age and we lose cells called pericytes....

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Stronger brain activity after writing on paper

Apr 6, 2021 by

Stronger brain activity after writing on paper

A study published in “Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience” found that writing on physical paper led to more brain activity when university students and recent graduates tried to remember information an hour later....

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Difficulty learning nonsense words may indicate a child’s high risk of dyslexia...

Apr 1, 2021 by

Difficulty learning nonsense words may indicate a child’s high risk of dyslexia

In a new study, dyslexic 7- and 8-year-olds were shown to have different activation in the left hemisphere compared to the control group. This is the region of the brain that specializes in processing language and speech....

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New drug prevents hallmark of Alzheimer’s in animals

Mar 30, 2021 by

New drug prevents hallmark of Alzheimer’s in animals

A new study in the “Journal of Experimental Medicine” reports that scientists have identified a new drug that can inhibit the development of plaques in the brains of animals....

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Untreated ADHD in adults

Mar 26, 2021 by

Untreated ADHD in adults

Most people don’t “outgrow” attention deficits and many adults with ADHD symptoms don’t receive a diagnosis of the condition. Without treatment, adults can see their work performance, mental health and relationships impacted by ADHD....

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