Pets may be linked to slower cognitive decline

Mar 24, 2022 by

Pets may be linked to slower cognitive decline

A preliminary study from the University of Michigan Medical Center has found that long-term pet ownership is linked to slower decline in cognition over time. The researchers believe that the potential stress-buffering effects of pet ownership could provide a...

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The autistic brain: Boys vs. girls

Mar 22, 2022 by

The autistic brain: Boys vs. girls

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Some neurons respond to singing but not other music

Mar 17, 2022 by

Some neurons respond to singing but not other music

Neuroscientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have identified a population of neurons in the human brain that light up when we hear singing, but not other types of music. The neurons, which are in the auditory cortex, appear to...

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Poor score on simple memory test may be linked to Alzheimer’s biomarkers...

Mar 15, 2022 by

Poor score on simple memory test may be linked to Alzheimer’s biomarkers

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Red dye 40 linked to ADHD

Mar 10, 2022 by

Red dye 40 linked to ADHD

Although scientists have found that food dyes may increase ADHD symptoms by a small amount, some children appear to be more sensitive to their effects. Experts believe that synthetic color additives, including red dye 40, may cause behavioral changes...

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Hypertension in young adults affects brain later

Mar 8, 2022 by

Hypertension in young adults affects brain later

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Being lonely more often may raise dementia risk

Mar 3, 2022 by

Being lonely more often may raise dementia risk

New research published in the journal Neurology followed dementia-free individuals for more than 10 years and found that those who felt lonely 3 or more days per week were more likely to develop dementia later. Loneliness was also linked...

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