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Neuroscience News: Does Additional Education Protect the Brain?

Posted on November 6, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Does Additional Education Protect the Brain? Featured Neuroscience ·November 5, 2024 Summary: A recent study explored whether additional years of education lead to long-term changes in brain structure, especially in protecting against brain aging. Analyzing data from a unique natural experiment … Continue reading →

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El PAIS: Repeated bullying can affect 49 brain regions. “Michael Connaughton, a researcher at Trinity College, and colleagues from the PRADO research group analyzed responses to a five-item questionnaire and MRI scans of adolescents aged 14, 19, and 22 from Germany, Ireland, the U.K., and France.”

Posted on October 30, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Select: subscribeLOG IN Health Neuroscience Repeated bullying can affect 49 brain regions The largest study on this issue, involving 2,049 adolescents, reveals that this form of abuse may impact memory, learning, and motor control Constanza Cabrera OCT 29, 2024 – 20:16 CET … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Reminders Reduce Age-Related Memory Decline in Older Adults

Posted on October 26, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Reminders Reduce Age-Related Memory Decline in Older Adults FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience October 24, 2024 Summary: A new study shows that using reminders can counteract age-related declines in memory, especially for tasks that require prospective memory, such as taking medication. Researchers found that reminders … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Video Games Boost Cognition, Exercise Improves Mental Health

Posted on October 20, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Video Games Boost Cognition, Exercise Improves Mental Health Featured Neuroscience Psychology·October 19, 2024 Summary: A large-scale study has found that playing video games boosts cognitive abilities, but has no impact on mental health, while exercise improves mental well-being without affecting cognition. … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Reflecting on Parents in Therapy Can Shift Childhood Memories

Posted on October 17, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Reflecting on Parents in Therapy Can Shift Childhood Memories Featured Neuroscience Psychology October 12, 2024 Summary: New research suggests that reflecting on a parent in therapy can subtly alter how a person recalls feelings from childhood, even if the question is … Continue reading →

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New Atlas: 15.5 million US adults now have ADHD, but system continues to fail most

Posted on October 17, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

ADHD & Autism 15.5 million US adults now have ADHD, but system continues to fail most By Bronwyn Thompson October 16, 2024 ADHD diagnoses are increasing, but access to treatment is not Depositphotos View 1 Images In a much-needed update to … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Cerebellum Plays Crucial Role in Skill Retention and Memory. “More than half a century ago, neuroscientists discovered that damage to a brain region called the medial temporal lobe (MTL) caused a severe impairment to long-term declarative memory—memories for explicit facts such as names and dates—but left very short-term memory intact.”

Posted on October 16, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Cerebellum Plays Crucial Role in Skill Retention and Memory Featured Neuroscience ·October 14, 2024 Summary: New research uncovers that the cerebellum is critical for long-term motor skill memory formation, distinguishing it from short-term memory systems. Patients with cerebellar damage showed normal … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Unraveling Schizophrenia: Genetics and Environmental Insights

Posted on October 13, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Unraveling Schizophrenia: Genetics and Environmental Insights Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology ·August 2, 2024 Summary: A recent review outlines the genetic complexity of schizophrenia, highlighting nearly 300 common genetic variants and over 20 rare variants linked to the disorder. Researchers emphasize that … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Why Our Brains Prefer Rewards Over Habits

Posted on October 11, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

In other words, what tech companies leverage are our subjective values by rewarding our attention shifts and actions. Credit: Neuroscience News Why Our Brains Prefer Rewards Over Habits FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology ·October 11, 2024 Summary: New research suggests our brains prioritize actions based … Continue reading →

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FastCompany: Exclusive: Headspace’s new AI chatbot will offer mental health support to subscribers

Posted on October 11, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

10-10-2024 TECH Exclusive: Headspace’s new AI chatbot will offer mental health support to subscribers Called Ebb, the chatbot was trained by clinical psychologists and data scientists to help people make positive behavioral changes with motivational interviewing. [Photo: Headspace] BY Jessica Bursztynsky … Continue reading →

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