New insights into why sleep is good for our memory
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…
Study suggests cognitive training enhanced innovative thinking and brain networks in older adults
From the Center for BrainHealth press release: Researchers at the Center for BrainHealth at UT Dallas have demonstrated in a pilot study that cognitive training improves innovative thinking, along with corresponding positive brain changes, in…
Study suggests reasons why head and face pain causes more suffering
From the Duke University press release: Hate headaches? The distress you feel is not all in your — well, head. People consistently rate pain of the head, face, eyeballs, ears and teeth as more disruptive,…
Injury from contact sport has harmful, though temporary effect on memory
From the McMaster University press release: McMaster University neuroscientists studying sports-related head injuries have found that it takes less than a full concussion to cause memory loss, possibly because even mild trauma can interrupt the…
Study suggests declining sense of smell may help identify patients with mild cognitive impairment
From the Columbia University Medical Center press release: Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) and the New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI) may have discovered a way to use a patient’s sense of smell…
Study suggests biomarker may predict early Alzheimer’s disease
From the Sanford-Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute press release: Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute (SBP) have identified a peptide that could lead to the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The discovery,…
Researchers design social mobile gaming that boosts rehabilitation for physically impaired patients
From the Imperial College London press release: The researchers from Imperial have designed a video game called Balloon Buddies, which is a tool that enables those recovering from conditions such as a stroke to engage…
Study suggests exercise may be beneficial to mental health regimen
From the Michigan State University press release: More mental health providers may want to take a closer look at including exercise in their patients’ treatment plans, a new study suggests. Michigan State University and University…
Researchers develop way to stimulate formation of new neural connections in adult brain
From the University of Idaho press release: A team led by University of Idaho scientists has found a way to stimulate formation of new neural connections in the adult brain in a study that could eventually…
Study suggests optimists and happy people are healthier overall
From the University of Michigan press release: Research shows that optimists and happy people are healthier overall, enjoying lower blood pressure and less depression and anxiety, among other measures. However, data on the effect of…