LearningRx1 September, 2013 | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 4

Disproving the myth of right-brained and left-brained

Sep 12, 2013 by

New research says there is no such thing as “right-brained” and “left-brained” personality traits. Although it’s true that certain functions come from one side of the brain or the other (language is in the left, attention on the right,...

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Teens with ADHD who text and drive at higher risk than non-ADHD teens...

Sep 11, 2013 by

Teens with ADHD who drive are at an even greater than teens without ADHD who drive (who are already considered high risk!). A new study found that adolescents with ADHD change their lane more frequently and change speed often...

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The link between autism and anorexia

Sep 10, 2013 by

Girls with anorexia have a lot of autistic traits. They include things like: focusing on oneself, a fascination for detail, inflexible behaviors, rigid attitudes. Both also share similar changes in structure and function of brain regions. It’s being suggested...

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Age-related cognitive decline might not be inevitable

Sep 9, 2013 by

Good news! Age-related cognitive decline might not be inevitable. New research suggests that things like diet, mental activity, brain training, exercise and perhaps even medication can help....

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Is CTE in the NFL unique?

Sep 8, 2013 by

A new study out of Loyola University Medical Center has found no evidence that retired NFL player suffer a unique cognitive disorder like CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). Although the results said the NFL players were clearly impaired relative to...

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Hot cocoa for memory decline?

Sep 7, 2013 by

Older people who drink two cups of hot cocoa a day may actually be preventing memory decline. That’s because it preserves blood flow in working areas of the brain.           ...

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