LearningRx1 brain | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 17

Brain training to combat stress

Nov 5, 2016 by

Research from Tel-Aviv University indicates that a new imaging technique might help people self-regulate their emotional responses. The tool provides feedback on electrical activity in the amygdala, which regulates things like fear and stress. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/312877.php Other types of brain...

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Non-stimulant for adult ADHD moving into Phase 3 trials

Aug 29, 2016 by

Neurovance’s Phase 2b trial of the non-stimulant drug centanafadine SR has met both the primary and secondary endpoints. The research will move into Phase 3 trials in early 2017. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/311974.php...

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Cinnamon may make better learners

Aug 19, 2016 by

Researchers found that mice who are “poor learners” improve their learning ability after eating cinnamon. The cinnamon actually reversed poor memory and learning by altering the proteins associated with poor learning....

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Alzheimer’s vaccine could be tested in humans in 3-5 years

Aug 17, 2016 by

Scientists in the U.S. and Australia have created a formula that targets the proteins that play a role in both the development and the progression of Alzheimer’s. The vaccine generates antibodies that attack tau proteins and beta-amyloid proteins....

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Bad cholesterol affects cognitive performance

Aug 15, 2016 by

Low-density lipoproteins, which most people refer to as “bad cholesterol,” has a negative effect on cognition. But it’s not just the average level of the LDL cholesterol, it’s also the degree to which levels vary....

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Watching TV may slow brain

Dec 30, 2015 by

Sitting for prolonged periods of time to watch TV is not only bad for the body, but also for the brain....

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