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Blood test could help diagnose Alzheimer’s

Jan 4, 2019 by

Scientists at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston have devised a blood test that could test for Alzheimer’s biomarkers before the appearance of obvious symptoms....

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Attention training improves IQ and functioning of children’s brain...

Jan 2, 2019 by

Researchers in Spain found that computer-based attention-training intervention boosts IQ scores and brain functioning on preschool children....

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Uterus plays role in cognition

Dec 30, 2018 by

In a unique piece of research, scientists found that the uterus may influence working memory, that is, short-term memory that helps carry out complex tasks, such as learning, reasoning and navigation....

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Less memory loss for men who eat more produce

Dec 28, 2018 by

A new study that tracked a large group of men for more than 20 years found that those who ate lots of fruits and vegetables had far less memory loss....

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Technology disrupts sleep

Dec 26, 2018 by

New research indicates that certain cells in the eye that are sensitive to light can reset the internal clock in our bodies when exposed to light. The study points to the idea that screen time before bed–such as the...

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Newly discovered brain region

Dec 24, 2018 by

Scientists have discovered a new part of the brain located in the inferior cerebellar peduncle. Called the Endorestiform Nucleus, the area is believed to control fine motor skills....

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Brain training may help treat schizophrenia

Dec 23, 2018 by

A new study published in journal NeuroImage indicates that targeted cognitive training appears to improve auditory perception and verbal learning in people with a particular kind of schizophrenia....

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