Tag: neurology

Study looks at effect of head impacts in contact sports on learning in college athletes

From the American Academy of Neurology press release via EurekAlert!: A new study suggests that head impacts experienced during contact sports such as football and hockey may worsen some college… Read more »

Mouse study looks at possible biological causes of poststroke depression

From the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin press release via AlphaGalileo: Several weeks after mild brain ischemia, mice display a depressive-like syndrome characterized by increased anxiety, inactivity and “cheerlessness”. These symptoms… Read more »

Study suggests eating foods with omega-3 fatty acids may lower Alzheimer’s risk

From the American Academy of Neurology press release via EurekAlert!: A new study suggests that eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts,… Read more »

Researchers develop polyphenol that prevents progression of Alzheimer’s in mice

From the Mount Sinai Hospital press release via EurekAlert!: Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers have succeeded in developing a biosynthetic polyphenol that improves cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer’s… Read more »