Storytime a “turbocharger” for a child’s brain
An international study published in PLOS ONE found that engaging kids while reading books to them gives their brains a cognitive boost....
read moreChronic pain linked to increase risk of dementia
UC San Francisco researchers have found that chronic pain seems to be related to changes in the brain that lead to dementia....
read moreDelaying blood thinning treatment may raise dementia risk
New research indicates that people with atrial fibrillation who delay their anticoagulation treatment see increased dementia rates....
read moreFour biomarkers for cognitive decline in Parkinson’s found
In a new study, the following biomarkers for cognitive decline in Parkinson’s were: dopamine deficiency, a decrease in brain volume, “pathological levels” of plaques and some genetic variations....
read moreWhy poor sleep affects our ability to learn
Researchers have figured out that a lack of sleep (quantity or quality) keeps the brain’s synapses excited, blocking the brain’s ability to learn....
read moreModerate drinking linked to cognitive decline
A new study out of the UK found that even moderate alcohol consumption is linked to a greater risk of faster cognitive decline....
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