Females with autism have greater struggles with daily tasks
Although autism disproportionately affects males, a new study on executive function found that females on the autism spectrum have unique challenges with routine tasks....
read moreGeneral anesthesia may harm brain development
A general anesthetic called isoflurane has been found to interfere with the developing brain and therefore should be avoided whenever possible in pregnant women and kids under 3....
read moreLearning with music can change brain structure
A new study has found that using musical cues to learn a physical task goes a long way in increasing structural connections between the regions of the brain that deal with movement and sound....
read moreNew biomarkers may help test for concussion
A new study that analyzed blood samples from 30 injured patients at regular intervals immediately after being hurt identified three inflammatory biomarkers that could serve as early biomarkers of TBI....
read moreComputer game may help MCI
Scientists have created a new brain training app called “Game Show,” that may boost episodic memory in people with mild cognitive impairment, a potential precursor to dementia....
read moreCompound in strawberries may prevent Alzheimer’s
According to new research, the key to preventing Alzheimer’s and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases may be found in fisetin. The natural compound is found in strawberries and other fruits and vegetables and helps limit cell damage caused by free...
read morePoor quality sleep increases Alzheimer’s-related proteins in the brain...
A new study has found that even one night of disrupted deep, slow-wave sleep in middle-aged adults can raise tau and amyloid beta proteins, which are associated with Alzheimer’s....
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