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Avoid Impulsive Acts by Imagining Future Benefits
April 3, 2013 — Why is it so hard for some people to resist the least little temptation, while others seem to possess incredible patience, passing up immediate gratification for a greater long-term good? The answer, ... > full story -
Brain-Imaging Tool and Stroke Risk Test Help Identify Cognitive Decline Early
April 3, 2013 — Medical researchers have used a brain-imaging tool and stroke risk assessment to identify signs of cognitive decline early on in individuals who don't yet show symptoms of ... > full story -
Speaking a Tonal Language (Such as Cantonese) Primes the Brain for Musical Training
April 2, 2013 — Non-musicians who speak tonal languages may have a better ear for learning musical notes, according to ... > full story -
Clinical Trial Finds Improvement in Cognitive Function, but No Difference Between Groups After Physical, Mental Activity in Older Adults
April 1, 2013 — A randomized controlled trial finds that 12 weeks of physical plus mental activity in inactive older adults with cognitive complaints was associated with significant improvement in cognitive function ... > full story -
Tests to Predict Heart Problems and Stroke May Be More Useful Predictor of Memory Loss Than Dementia Tests
April 1, 2013 — Risk prediction tools that estimate future risk of heart disease and stroke may be more useful predictors of future decline in cognitive abilities, or memory and thinking, than a dementia risk ... > full story -
Mindfulness from Meditation Associated With Lower Stress Hormone
March 28, 2013 — Focusing on the present rather than letting the mind drift may help to lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, suggests new research from the Shamatha Project at the University of California, ... > full story -
Brain's 'Molecular Memory Switch' Identified
March 28, 2013 — Scientists have identified a key molecule responsible for triggering the chemical processes in our brain linked to our formation of memories. The findings reveal a new target for therapeutic ... > full story -
Marital Conflict Causes Stress in Children, May Affect Cognitive Development
March 28, 2013 — Marital conflict is a significant source of environmental stress for children. Witnessing such conflict may harm their stress response systems, affecting their mental and intellectual development. ... > full story -
Pesticide Combination Affects Bees' Ability to Learn
March 27, 2013 — Two new studies have highlighted a negative impact on bees' ability to learn following exposure to a combination of pesticides commonly used in agriculture. The researchers found that the pesticides, ... > full story -
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Researchers Scoring a Win-Win With Novel Set of Concussion Diagnostic Tools
March 26, 2013 — Scientists have developed a tablet-based testing system that captures the voice of an individual and analyzes the speech for signs of a potential concussion anytime, anywhere, in ... > full story
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