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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 -
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Sleep Breathing Machine Shows Clear Benefits in Children With Sleep Apnea, Study Suggests
February 10, 2012 Children and adolescents with obstructive sleep apnea had substantial improvements in attention, anxiety and quality of life after treatment with positive airway pressure (PAP) —- a nighttime ... > full story -
Feast or Famine? How Appetite Cells in the Brain Respond to Fasting
February 8, 2012 Previous work has shown that the AgRP neurons promote feeding and weight gain, while the POMC cells have been linked with appetite suppression and weight loss. Now a new study uncovers a neural ... > 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 -
Smoking Associated With More Rapid Cognitive Decline in Men
February 6, 2012 Smoking in men appears to be associated with more rapid cognitive decline, according to a new ... > 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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