Flipping the brain between random and strategic thinking
Researchers have shown that the brain is able to temporarily disconnect past experiences from decision-making regions, leading to random behavior....
read moreEven mild TBI can cause brain damage
There’s new research that even a mild head injury can cause enough brain damage to cause learning and thinking problems....
read moreCardio fitness in youth leads to a better brain later
A new study published in Neurology suggests that people who had better cardio fitness in their youth have better memory and thinking skills in middle age. The research results held true even when adjusting for negative factors like smoking,...
read moreCarotid artery narrowing can cause cognitive problems
Narrowing of the carotid arteries can increase your risk for stroke, but new research says it may also lead to memory and thinking problems. The research indicates that narrowing of these two major blood vessels that take blood to...
read moreStudy on using video games to boost brain power
A study out of London says that certain types of video games can help your brain improve strategic thinking and become more agile....
read moreSilent strokes’ symptoms similar to traditional strokes...
“Silent strokes” appear to cause memory and thinking problems similar to traditional strokes. Researchers now have a 7-question test that helps identify people at an increased risk of developing dementia....
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