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Enhancing Cognition in Older Adults Also Changes Personality
A program designed to boost
cognition in older adults
also increased their
openness to new experiences,
researchers report,
demonstrating for the first
... > full story
Violent Video Games Alter Brain Function in Young Men
A functional magnetic
resonance imaging analysis
of long-term effects of
violent video game play on
the brain has found changes
in brain regions associated
... > full story
Scientists Point to Link Between Missing Synapse Protein and Abnormal Behaviors
Although many mental
illnesses are uniquely
human, animals sometimes
exhibit abnormal behaviors
similar to those seen in
... > full story
Former Football Players Prone to Late-Life Health Problems, Study Finds
Football players experience
repeated head trauma
throughout their careers,
which results in short and
long-term effects to their
... > full story
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Cognitive Stimulation Beneficial in Dementia
February 14, 2012 — Cognitive stimulation therapies have beneficial effects on memory and thinking in people with dementia, according to a systematic review. Despite concerns that cognitive improvements may not be ... > full story -
In Older Adults, Fluctuating Sense of Control Linked to Cognitive Ability
February 13, 2012 — Everyone has moments when they feel more in control of their lives than at other times. New research shows that this sense of control fluctuates more often, and more quickly, than previously thought ... > full story -
Mild Cognitive Impairment Is Associated With Disability and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms
February 7, 2012 — In low- and middle-income countries, mild cognitive impairment -- an intermediate state between normal signs of cognitive aging, such as becoming increasingly forgetful, and dementia, which may or ... > full story -
Strategy Shift With Age Can Lead to Navigational Difficulties
February 6, 2012 — A researcher believes studying people's ability to find their way around may help explain why loss of mental capacity occurs with ... > full story -
Positive Parenting During Early Childhood May Prevent Obesity
February 6, 2012 — Programs that support parents during their child’s early years hold promise for obesity prevention, according to a new ... > full story -
Early Intervention May Curb Dangerous College Drinking
January 30, 2012 — The first few weeks of college are a critical time in shaping students' drinking habits. Now researchers have a tailored approach that may help prevent students from becoming heavy ... > full story -
Teens Have Fewer Behavioral Issues When Parents Stay Involved
January 27, 2012 — When parents of middle school students participate in school-based, family interventions, it can reduce problem behavior, according to new ... > full story -
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Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Hope for Those With a Depressive Disposition
January 27, 2012 — Good news for the 13 per cent of the population with depressive personality traits: their negative outlook does not have to be permanent, according to new research from ... > full story -
School Obesity Programs May Promote Worrisome Eating Behaviors and Physical Activity in Kids
January 24, 2012 — A new report examines the possible association between school-based childhood obesity prevention programs and an increase in eating disorders among young children and adolescents. In a new poll, 30% ... > full story -
Off-Campus College Party Hosts Drink More Than Attendees, Research Suggests
January 24, 2012 — On any given weekend, at least 10 percent of students at a single college could be hosting a party, research suggests. How much hosts drink depends on whether they are on or off ... > full story
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