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 Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Consumers who are having trouble making decisions can benefit from creating some psychological—or physical—distance, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer…
From the Rush University Medical Center press release: Experts from the Rush Institute of Health Aging have found that chronic exposure to particulate air pollution may accelerate cognitive decline in older adults. The results of…
From the University of Pennsylvania press release: At an age when “ba-ba” and “da-da” may be their only utterances, infants nevertheless comprehend words for many common objects, according to a new study. In research focused…
From the UCLA press release via Newswise: Cognitive loss and brain degeneration currently affect millions of adults, and the number will increase, given the population of aging baby boomers. Today, nearly 20 percent of people…
From the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) press release: Not surprisingly, victims of a natural disaster can experience stress and anxiety, but a new study indicates that it might also cause them to make…