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New details on aged brain, Alzheimer’s and dementia

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From the Allen Institute press release: In a comprehensive analysis of samples from 107 aged human brains, researchers at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, UW Medicine and Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute have… 

Study suggests many cancer survivors are living with PTSD

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From the Wiley press release: A recent study showed approximately one-fifth of patients with cancer experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) several months after diagnosis, and many of these patients continued to live with PTSD years… 

Study examines health risks of energy drinks

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From the Frontiers press release: A new review of current scientific knowledge on energy drinks finds their advertised short-term benefits can be outweighed by serious health risks — which include risk-seeking behavior, mental health problems,… 

Study suggests consuming nuts strengthens brainwave function

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From the Loma Linda University Adventist Health Sciences Center press release: A new study by researchers at Loma Linda University Health has found that eating nuts on a regular basis strengthens brainwave frequencies associated with… 

Study suggests exercise increases brain size

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From the NICM, Western Sydney University press release: Aerobic exercise can improve memory function and maintain brain health as we age, a new Australian-led study has found. In a first of its kind international collaboration,… 

New insights into why sleep is good for our memory

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From the University of York press release: Researchers at the University of York have shed new light on sleep’s vital role in helping us make the most of our memory. Sleep, they show, helps us…