From the Yale University School of Medicine press release via EurekAlert!: Alcohol abuse and dependence are common problems in the United States due to a number of factors, two of which may be social drinking…
From the IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute via EurekAlert!: The proficiency that a bilingual person has of both languages, the context in which he speaks them or unconscious changes in their use are the factors that…
From the Academy of Finland press release: Aerobic fitness has a favorable effect on cognitive functions. For example, physically active elderly people are less prone to ageing-related cognitive decline than those who lead a sedentary…
From the American Academy of Neurology press release via Newswise: Simple tests such as walking speed and hand grip strength may help doctors determine how likely it is a middle-aged person will develop dementia or…
From the Arizona State University press release by Allie Nicodemo: The human brain evolved to ensure our survival. One example of that survival instinct is our sense of competition – historically, it’s part of what…
From the Mayo Clinic press release via HealthCanal: A new study from Mayo Clinic supports the idea that “what’s good for your heart is good for your brain.” The study, released today, suggests that eating…
From the American Academy of Neurology press release via Newswise: The amount and quality of sleep you get at night may affect your memory later in life, according to research that was released today and…
From the Wiley-Blackwell press release: Cognitive stimulation therapies have beneficial effects on memory and thinking in people with dementia, according to a systematic review by Cochrane researchers. Despite concerns that cognitive improvements may not be…
From the University of Alberta press release: University of Alberta researchers have established that the ability of the brain to rehearse or repeat electrical impulses may be absolutely critical in order to make a newly…
From the UCLA press release via EurekAlert!: UCLA life scientists and their colleagues have provided the first evidence of a causal link between traumatic brain injury and an increased susceptibility to post-traumatic stress disorder. Their…