News tagged with brain volume
Obesity reduces the size of your brain
(Medical Xpress) -- New research from Uppsala University shows that a specific brain region linked to appetite regulation is reduced in elderly people who are obese. Poor eating habits over a lifetime may therefore weaken ...
Feb 01, 2012 |
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New device for rapid, mobile detection of brain injury
When accidents that involve traumatic brain injuries occur, a speedy diagnosis followed by the proper treatment can mean the difference between life and death. A research team, led by Jason D. Riley in the Section on Analytical ...
Dec 20, 2011 |
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Widespread brain atrophy detected in Parkinson's disease with newly developed structural pattern
Atrophy in the hippocampus, the region of the brain known for memory formation and storage, is evident in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients with cognitive impairment, including early decline known as mild cognitive impairment ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Dec 12, 2011 |
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Blood sugar control beyond standard target doesn't improve cognitive decline for diabetics
Intensive control of blood sugar levels beyond standard targets provides no additional protection against cognitive decline in older people with diabetes than standard treatment, according to a national study coordinated ...
Sep 27, 2011 |
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Low vitamin B12 levels may lead to brain shrinkage, cognitive problems
Older people with low levels of vitamin B12 in their blood may be more likely to lose brain cells and develop problems with their thinking skills, according to a study published in the September 27, 2011, print issue of Neurology, the me ...
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Sep 26, 2011 |
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Mild hearing loss linked to brain atrophy in older adults
A new study by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania shows that declines in hearing ability may accelerate gray mater atrophy in auditory areas of the brain and increase the listening ...
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Aug 31, 2011 |
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Study identifies fish oil's impact on cognition and brain structure
Researchers at Rhode Island Hospital's Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center have found positive associations between fish oil supplements and cognitive functioning as well as differences in brain structure between ...
Aug 17, 2011 |
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High blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and obesity in middle age may shrink brain, damage thinking
A new study suggests smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and being overweight in middle age may cause brain shrinkage and lead to cognitive problems up to a decade later. The study is published in the August 2, 2011, print ...
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Aug 01, 2011 |
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Brain differences between humans and chimpanzees linked to aging
Chimpanzees, the closest living relatives to humans, do not experience a decrease in brain volume as they age like humans do, according to a study by George Washington University researcher Chet Sherwood and his colleagues. ...
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Jul 25, 2011 |
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Shrinking brain could aid diagnosis of clinical depression
(Medical Xpress) -- Parts of the brain appear to shrink when people suffer from severe depression, according to research funded by the Wellcome Trust and the National Institute for Health Research.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 05, 2011 |
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Effects of obesity on the brain: first evidence of sex-related differences
(PhysOrg.com) -- Obesity is today one of the most prevalent medical conditions, and has a major impact on health. Recent studies have also shown a relationship between weight and brain structure. Obesity has ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Apr 19, 2011 |
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MRI may contribute to early detection of Alzheimer's
New research suggests that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could help detect Alzheimer's disease (AD) at an early stage, before irreversible damage has occurred, according to a new study published online and in the June ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Apr 11, 2011 |
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Long-term users of ecstasy risk structural brain damage
Long term users of the popular recreational drug ecstasy (MDMA) risk structural brain damage, suggests preliminary research published online in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry.
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Apr 07, 2011 |
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The cerebellum provides clues to the nature of human intelligence
Research suggests that intelligence in humans is controlled by the part of the brain known as the 'cortex', and most theories of age-related cognitive decline focus on cortical dysfunction. However, a new study of Scottish ...
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Mar 08, 2011 |
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Brain volume found to change following weight gain in adults with anorexia
A team of American psychologists and neuroscientists have found that adult brain volume, which can be reduced by Anorexia Nervosa, can be regained. The research, published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, reveal ...
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