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06/15/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
This is why older people have a harder time focusing under stress
Aging takes a toll on the brain, affecting memory and the ability to focus. A study published in the journal Nature Human Behavior found that older people find it difficult to focus because they have a weaker locus coeruleus. This particular brain network is responsible for controlling the ability to focus while under stress or […]
06/11/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Memory strengthening TMR technique found to be more successful when accompanied with undisturbed sleep to promote memory consolidation
Targeted memory reactivation (TMR), a procedure which presents learning-related cues during sleep, can better strengthen memory when it is accompanied with undisturbed sleep to encourage memory consolidation, according to a study in the journal Sleep Spindles & Cortical Up States. Previous studies have shown that an undisturbed short plastic period after cueing is needed for […]
06/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Study finds Alzheimer’s compromises the immune system as well as the brain, offering insights on brain-body communication
A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease provides new information on how the brain and the rest of the body communicate. Previous studies have suggested that pathology related to Alzheimer’s disease may occur before the clinical symptoms of the disease manifest, and that inflammation is one of the main components of the […]
06/05/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Continuous use of anti-epileptic drugs increases your risk of dementia by 30%
People who continuously use anti-epileptic drugs are more likely to have Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. In the study, researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) looked at the effects of the continuous use of anti-epileptic drugs on the […]
06/04/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Large-scale study links cell phone radiation and brain cancer
Your cell phone may increase your risk of brain cancer, according to a study. An expert review panel looked at a $25-million study carried out by the National Institutes of Health’s National Toxicology Program (NTP). The panel discovered that radio-frequency radiation emitted from cell phones was linked to heart and brain tumors, providing evidence of […]
05/31/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Teens who nap during the day perform better in school
Young adults who take a nap during the day perform better in school, according to a study published in the journal Behavioral Sleep Medicine. A team of researchers from the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania looked at the effect of napping during the day on the neurocognitive function in teenagers. In conducting the observational study, the […]
05/31/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Six healthy lifestyle habits that prevent dementia
Dementia is the term used to describe a group of symptoms such as memory impairment, confusion, and loss of ability to accomplish daily tasks. Globally, nearly 50 million have the condition, with 10 million new cases recorded each year. The risk of having dementia increases with age, but this does not mean that it is a normal […]
05/29/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Inflammatory disease can cause your brain to change, making you more vulnerable to other illnesses
Inflammatory disease can lead to brain changes, which make you more susceptible to other illnesses, according to a study published in the journal Nature. In the study, it was found that inflammatory reactions can alter the brain’s immune cells in the long term, which means that these cells have an “immunological memory.” This memory may […]
05/23/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Yawns really ARE contagious; science explains why
Do you find yourself with an urge to yawn after seeing someone else do it? If you do, you’re not alone. In an article on Newswise, a psychologist from the Texas A&M College of Medicine explains that these so-called “contagious yawns” are something people share with other animals species and explains why these are so contagious. According to Dr. […]
05/21/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
New study suggests that middle school classes should start after 8 a.m. to allow pre-teens to get more sleep
Middle school classes should start after 8 a.m. to help students get more sleep and be more awake during their morning classes, a new study published in the Journal of School Health suggested. In conducting the study, the research team analyzed data on 11 middle schools located in a large suburban mid-Atlantic school district during […]
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