Neuropsychology and Neurology News

Innate Neurological Risk for Drug Abuse?

April 30th, 2012
Innate Neurological Risk for Drug Abuse?A new study suggests the way in which the brain is wired in some people may make them more impulsive and more likely to experiment with drugs. In ...

Caffeine During Pregnancy, Breastfeeding not Linked to Sleep Problems for Baby

April 28th, 2012
Caffeine During Pregnancy, Breastfeeding not Linked to Sleep Problems for BabyIf mom drinks a daily cup of coffee, it probably won't have any effect on baby's sleep, according to a new study. The research, experts ...

Active Video Gaming Changes Brain Waves

April 27th, 2012
Active Video Gaming Changes Brain WavesUniversity of Toronto researchers have discovered playing an action video game causes differences in brain activity and improvements in visual attention. A team led ...

Mice Study Offers Clues to Reverse Cognitive Decline

April 27th, 2012
Mice Study Offers Clues to Reverse Cognitive DeclineA Baylor University researcher has discovered a method by which cognitive decline is reversed in mice. In the new study, Joaquin ...

Berries May Reduce Mental Decline in Older Women

April 27th, 2012
Berries May Reduce Mental Decline in Older WomenScientists have found that consuming fruits rich in flavonoids such as blueberries and strawberries may delay cognitive decline in older ...

PCB Exposure May Increase Risk of Autism

April 26th, 2012
PCB Exposure May Increase Risk of Autism New research from University of California-Davis and Washington State University suggests exposure to PCBs may increase the likelihood of autism in ...

Research Backs Mental Exercise to Reduce Dementia Risk

April 26th, 2012
Research Backs Mental Exercise to Reduce Dementia RiskA new study lends a scientific basis to the banner that mental engagement is important for maintaining mental acuity. Researchers discovered ...

Listening In On The ‘Cocktail Party Effect’ In The Brain

April 19th, 2012
Listening In On The Cocktail Party Effect In The BrainSome individuals can focus on a single speaker despite a surrounding environment that obscures a person’s voice. The setting may be a classroom, a ...

New Insight On How Antidepressants Work

April 19th, 2012
New Insight On How Antidepressants Work Although the antidepressant medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been on the market for nearly 40 years, no one knows ...

Changing The Brain to Enhance Well-Being, Happiness

April 19th, 2012
Changing Our Brain to Enhance Well-Being, Happiness A provocative new paper suggests people can take advantage of the brain’s neuroplasticity to train it to be more empathetic, appreciative and ...
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