Sound sleep helps heal traumatic brain injuries
A new study published in the “Journal of Neurotrauma” has found that sound sleep plays a critical role in healing traumatic brain injury....
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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....
read moreNew 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....
read moreThe 13 factors that shape brain health
The American Heart Association has outlined a list of 13 crucial factors that affect the maintenance of cognitive abilities....
read moreChoir signing can improve cognitive function among the elderly...
A team of scientists from the University of Helsinki have found that for the elderly, the cognitive benefits of choir singing may be similar to those of playing an instrument...
read moreSmall ‘window of opportunity’ for best recovery after stroke...
Researchers at the University of South Australia found that the capacity of the human brain to recover and reward itself after a stroke peaks around two weeks post-stroke and diminishes over time....
read moreIneffective ‘learning styles’ theory persists in education...
Swansea University research published a new review about the widespread belief that students should be taught according to their “learning style.” The team found that not only is the method ineffective, but it may also be harmful to learners....
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