LearningRx1 General Brain News | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 46

Head injuries may lead to early Alzheimer’s

Mar 24, 2018 by

A new study published in the journal Neuropsychology appears to confirm the link between concussions and neurodegenerative diseases....

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MIND diet may slow cognitive decline after stroke

Mar 14, 2018 by

Scientists have found that the Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) diet, which may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s, may also help slow cognitive decline after a stroke....

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The brain may be able to rewire itself after stroke

Mar 10, 2018 by

After a stroke, temporary sensory deprivation may help the brain rewire itself by leaving the affected areas with more plasticity....

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Pulling an all-nighter hurts women’s working memory

Mar 8, 2018 by

According to a new study, sleep deprivation seems to affect the working memory of women much more than men....

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One hour of gaming may improve attention

Mar 6, 2018 by

Researcher published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience indicates that just one hour of playing video games may help improve attention....

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Vitamin B3 may be used to treat Alzheimer’s

Mar 2, 2018 by

A form of vitamin B3 has been found to prevent brain damage in mice. The findings may lead to new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease....

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