Why poor sleep affects our ability to learn
Researchers have figured out that a lack of sleep (quantity or quality) keeps the brain’s synapses excited, blocking the brain’s ability to learn....
read moreModerate drinking linked to cognitive decline
A new study out of the UK found that even moderate alcohol consumption is linked to a greater risk of faster cognitive decline....
read moreGirls whose grandmother smoked may be more likely to develop autism...
A new study published in Scientific Reports indicates that if a girl’s maternal grandmother smoked during her pregnancy, she is more likely to develop autistic traits....
read moreLearningRx reviews study on memory and “pink noise”...
The background noise we hear in everyday environments, known as “pink noise,” appears to enhance the quality of deep sleep in adults. It also improves their memory....
read moreProtein in umbilical cord blood may restore the aging brain
Older mice that were injected with human umbilical cord blood had boosted brain function. A specific protein in the plasma may prove to be useful in drug development....
read moreLearningRx reviews study on PTSD meds and dementia risk
Depending on the medications they’re taking, patients with PTSD may be at a higher risk of dementia. This is especially true if they are taking psychotropic medications....
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