LearningRx1 February, 2014 | http://www.learningrx.org - Part 4

Seniors with high Vitamin E levels have fewer memory disorders...

Feb 10, 2014 by

A new study of 140 seniors (over 65) found that those with high serum vitamin E levels had fewer memory disorders than seniors with lower levels. (Vitamin E exists in eight different natural forms.)...

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Some brain regions in adults retain childlike ability to create new connections...

Feb 9, 2014 by

Researchers have discovered that some brain regions in adults retain their childlike ability to establish new connections, making it easier to learn new skills or form new memories as we age....

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Finger-stick blood test for sports concussions on the horizon...

Feb 8, 2014 by

A finger-stick blood test for sports-related concussion is on the horizon. A brain protein called S100B is a biomarker for TBIs and is already used in Europe to determine who is at high risk for intracranial bleeding and in need...

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Caffeine strengthens long-term memory

Feb 7, 2014 by

New research from Johns Hopkins University shows that caffeine strengthens long-term memory, enhancing certain memories at least up to 24 hours after consumed....

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England makes concussion programs mandatory for rugby players and coaches...

Feb 6, 2014 by

In England, professional rugby players and coaches will be required to complete a concussion education program....

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Attention deficits due to lack of alignment among brain regions...

Feb 5, 2014 by

Paying attention requires the brain to synchronize the activity of multiple brain regions. In the past, it was believed that attention deficits from TBIs were due to a loss of resources, whereas now it appears that perhaps there is...

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