From the Cell Press press release via EurekAlert!: The birth of new neurons in the adult brain sharpens memory in rodents, but whether the same holds true for humans has long been debated. A study…
From the American Academy of Neurology press release via ScienceDaily: People who develop a type of irregular heartbeat common in old age called atrial fibrillation may also be more likely to develop problems with memory…
From the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center press release via ScienceDaily: People suffering from type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are at an increased risk of cognitive decline, according to a new study from…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: The width of blood vessels in the retina, located at the back of the eye, may indicate brain health years before the onset of dementia and other…
From the press release via ScienceDaily: Exposure to general anaesthesia increases the risk of dementia in the elderly by 35%, says new research presented at Euroanaesthesia, the annual congress of the European Society of Anaesthesiology…
From the McMaster University press release via ScienceDaily: New research from McMaster University suggests women can remember faces better than men, in part because they spend more time studying features without even knowing it, and…
From the UCLA press release via ScienceDaily: Research has shown that healthy behaviors are associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, but less is known about the potential link between positive lifestyle…
From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine press release via ScienceDaily: A new study suggests that bright light therapy may improve sleep, cognition, emotion and brain function following mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Results show…
From the University of Alberta press release via ScienceDaily: Talking on a hands-free device while behind the wheel can lead to a sharp increase in errors that could imperil other drivers on the road, according…
From the U of T Mississauga press release via MedicalXpress: Research by U of T Mississauga psychology professor Glenn Schellenberg reveals that two key personality traits – openness-to-experience and conscientiousness—predict better than IQ who will…