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Brain Scans Track Hoop Fans' Happy Memories
In a novel study that used
historical tape of a
thrilling overtime
basketball game between Duke
and the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill,
brain researchers at Duke
... > full story
Magnesium Supplement Helps Boost Brainpower
New research finds that an
increase in brain magnesium
improves learning and memory
in young and old rats. The
study suggests that
increasing magnesium intake
may be a valid strategy to
... > full story
How to Measure Attention Span of a Fly: Implications for ADHD, Autism in Humans
An Australian-German team of
scientists has found a way
to measure the attention
span of a fly. The findings
could lead to further
... > full story
Human Brain Uses a Grid to Represent Space
"Grid cells" that act like a
spatial map in the brain
have been identified for the
first time in humans, which
may help to explain how we
create internal maps of new
... > full story
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Depression and Lack of Concentration Do Not Necessarily Go Together
February 10, 2010 — A recent review has found that depression does not always lead to memory problems or difficulties ... > full story -
Drug Shows Promise for Huntington's Disease
February 9, 2010 — An early stage clinical trial of the experimental drug dimebon (latrepirdine) in people with Huntington's disease appears to be safe and may improve ... > full story -
Older Investors Prone to Mental Misfires While Playing the Market, Study Shows
February 9, 2010 — Old age traditionally brings with it respect, experience and wisdom. But when it comes to making risky financial investments, an older mind is likely to make more mistakes than a younger one, ... > full story -
Gene With Likely Role in Premenstrual Disorder Identified
February 8, 2010 — Some women are especially sensitive to the natural flux of hormones in the menstrual cycle. New research points to a gene that likely influences how women respond to swings in estrogen levels and ... > full story -
Hypertension May Predict Dementia in Older Adults With Certain Cognitive Deficits
February 8, 2010 — High blood pressure appears to predict the progression to dementia in older adults with impaired executive functions (ability to organize thoughts and make decisions) but not in those with memory ... > full story -
Prion Leaves Lasting Mark on Memory
February 5, 2010 — Prions are a special class of proteins best known as the source for mad cow and other neurodegenerative diseases. Despite this negative reputation, a prion may also have important and very positive ... > full story -
New Method Improves Eating Skills of Dementia Patients
February 5, 2010 — New research has shown for the first time that it is possible to improve the eating skills and nutritional status of older people with ... > full story -
Relationship Recall: Attachment Style May Affect Memories of Relationship Events
February 3, 2010 — It can be frustrating when our partners remember things differently than we do, but according to new research, they are not trying to be difficult, but personality may affect how they (and we) ... > full story -
Antidepressant May Result in Improved Cognitive Function After Stroke
February 2, 2010 — Patients who received the antidepressant escitalopram following a stroke appeared to recover more of their thinking, learning and memory skills than those taking placebo or participating in ... > full story -
A Mind at Rest Strengthens Memories, Researchers Find
January 29, 2010 — Our memories are strengthened during periods of rest while we are awake, researchers have found. The findings expand our understanding of how memories are boosted -- previous studies had shown this ... > full story
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