_ Brain MechanismWant to Learn A New Skill? Try Taking Some Short Breaks By Jane Farrell articlePeople may solidify the memory of skills they have just learned if they take a short rest immediately afterward, according … Read More→
_ Concussions and other common head injuriesTraumatic Brain Injury Patients Vulnerable to Mental-Health Issues By Jane Farrell articleAbout 20 percent of patients may show mental-health symptoms up to six months after suffering a mild traumatic brain injury … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasU.S. Burden of Alzheimer's to Double by 2060 By Jane Farrell articleThe number of Alzheimer’s cases will more than double by 2060, new research shows. And Hispanic Americans have the largest … Read More→
_ Parkinson's DiseaseParkinson's Patients: The Benefits of Singing By Jane Farrell articleFor people suffering from Parkinson’s disease, singing may provide benefits beyond improving respiratory and swallow control. The results, from a … Read More→
_ StrokeA Post-Stroke Vaccine That Could Save Lives By Jane Farrell articleA vaccine may someday replace oral blood thinners to reduce the risk of secondary strokes, researchers say. The discovery was … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other DementiasLoneliness Increases the Risk of Dementia By Sondra Forsyth articleA 2018 Florida State University College of Medicine study involving data from 12,000 participants collected over 10 years confirms the … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain MechanismMeasuring Memory By Jane Farrell articleResearchers have come up with a simple test that can yield profound results. The word-recall quiz accurately predicted whether people … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain HealthModifiable Dementia Risk Factor in Older Adults By Sondra Forsyth articleFor older adults, it may seem as though the die is already cast regarding their odds of developing dementia, but … Read More→
_ Parkinson's DiseaseEarly Parkinson's Patients Waiting Too Long Before Seeking Medical Evaluation By Jane Farrell articleToo many patients with early stage Parkinson’s disease are waiting too long before seeking medical attention, while others start taking … Read More→
_ Brain MechanismImmune Cells and Brain Aging By Jane Farrell articleA receptor that is responsible for the intoxicating effect of cannabis appears to act as a kind of “sensor” with … Read More→
_ Brain MechanismRepetition and Your Brain By Jane Farrell articleResearchers report that a computerized study of 36 healthy adult volunteers asked to repeat the same movement over and over … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias Brain HealthNew Research Focuses on Treating Non-Cognitive Symptoms of People with Dementia By Sondra Forsyth articleNew research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2018 in Chicago focuses on the recent successes and ongoing … Read More→
_ Brain HealthDehydration Can Negatively Affect Cognition By Sondra Forsyth articleAnyone lost in a desert hallucinating mirages knows that extreme dehydration discombobulates the mind. But just two hours of vigorous … Read More→
_ Brain HealthFeeling Young Could Mean Your Brain Is Aging More Slowly By Jane Farrell articleElderly people who feel younger than their age show fewer signs of brain aging, compared with those who feel their … Read More→
_ StrokeStroke Symptoms You Should Never Ignore By Jane Farrell articleLet’s be honest: When people hear someone has suffered a cardiovascular incident, they rarely imagine it’s a woman in her … Read More→
_ Brain HealthSocial Ties Could Preserve Memory & Slow Brain Aging By Sondra Forsyth articleA strong social network could be the key to preserving memory, according to a study done at Ohio State University … Read More→
_ Concussions and other common head injuriesDoctors Fail to Flag Concussion Patients for Critical Followup By Jane Farrell articleAlthough there is increasing evidence of the long-term effects of concussion, more than half the patients seen at top-level trauma … Read More→
_ Brain HealthLearning Music or Speaking Another Language Leads to More Efficient Brains By Sondra Forsyth articleWhether you learn to play a musical instrument or speak another language, you’re training your brain to be more efficient, … Read More→