LearningRx1 Learning | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 38

Higher moral reasoning linked to gray matter volume

Jul 17, 2015 by

There’s new evidence that people with higher levels of moral reasoning have more gray matter volume in areas of the brain linked to decision-making, conflict processing and social behavior....

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Glycemic index of diet may influence autism symptoms

Jul 8, 2015 by

Researchers have discovered that a high glycemic index diet leads to the activation of more immune cells in the brain and more genes associated with inflammation....

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Enhanced visual search abilities may identify autism at age 9 months...

Jul 6, 2015 by

Even before the onset of clinical symptoms, “superior perception” is present in children who have autism – as early as 9 months old....

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Brain training creates lasting change for TBI victims

Jun 29, 2015 by

Veterans and civilians with brain injury had lasting brain and mental health gains after receiving brain training....

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Healthy diets make brighter brains

Jun 24, 2015 by

In a study of nearly 28,000 people 55 and older, researchers found that those who ate healthy foods had a smaller drop in brain power....

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Teen drinking impacts memory and learning long term

Jun 22, 2015 by

Adolescents who drink heavily may cause long-lasting damage to a part of the brain that deals with memory and learning....

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Extra nuts or oil with Mediterranean diet may protect memory

Jun 12, 2015 by

Older adults (average age of 67 for this study) were found to receive protective effects in regards to cognitive function when they followed a Mediterranean diet and supplemented it with additional mixed nuts or extra virgin olive oil....

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