News tagged with memory studies
Larger belly linked to memory problems in people with HIV
A larger waistline may be linked to an increased risk of decreased mental functioning in people infected with the AIDS virus HIV, according to research published in the February 14, 2012, print issue of Neurology, the me ...
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How to tell apart the forgetful from those at risk of Alzheimer's disease
It can be difficult to distinguish between people with normal age-associated memory loss and those with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI). However people with aMCI are at a greater risk of developing Alzheimer's disease ...
Feb 03, 2012 |
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Drug reverses aging-associated changes in brain cells
Drugs that affect the levels of an important brain protein involved in learning and memory reverse cellular changes in the brain seen during aging, according to an animal study in the December 7 issue of The Journal of Ne ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Dec 07, 2011 |
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Psychology researcher finds that power does go to our heads
Power -- defined as the ability to influence others -- makes people think differently. For North Americans, a feeling of power leads to thinking in a focused and analytical way, which may be beneficial when pursuing personal ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 06, 2011 |
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Memory-enhancing drug may improve exposure therapy for PTSD patients
A memory-enhancing drug may improve the speed and effectiveness of prolonged exposure therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients, according to a new pilot study by psychologists at The University of Texas ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 03, 2011 |
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Alzheimer's protein kills nerve cells in nose
A protein linked to Alzheimer's disease kills nerve cells that detect odors, according to an animal study in the September 28 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. The findings shed light on why people with Alzheimer's diseas ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Sep 27, 2011 |
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Electrical stimulation of brain boosts birth of new cells, may improve memory
Stimulating a specific region of the brain leads to the production of new brain cells that enhance memory, according to an animal study in the September 21 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience. The findin ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Sep 20, 2011 |
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Insulin may slow Alzheimer's, study finds
Inhaling a concentrated cloud of insulin through the nose twice a day appears to slow - and in some cases reverse - symptoms of memory loss in people with early signs of Alzheimer's disease, a new pilot study has found.
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Sep 13, 2011 |
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Study evaluates intranasal insulin therapy for adults with mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's
Intranasal insulin therapy appears to provide some benefit for cognitive function in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer disease, according to a report published Online First today by Archives of ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Sep 12, 2011 |
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Study examines how couples' collaborative dialogue may assist in memory
(Medical Xpress) -- Effective memory is a key ability for independent living in later life, and a new Iowa State University study is among the first to report that social partners can help extend memory. The study also found ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Aug 29, 2011 |
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Psychology study finds key early skills for later math learning
Psychologists at the University of Missouri have identified the beginning of first grade math skills that teachers and parents should target to effectively improve children's later math learning.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 11, 2011 |
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London bombing memories explored
Six years on from the devastating 7/7 London bombings and in the wake of the inquest into the attacks, a special issue of the journal Memory Studies, published by SAGE, explores new research into our collective memories of thi ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jul 07, 2011 |
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Development of a safer vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease
A new vaccine protects against memory problems associated with Alzheimer's disease, but without potentially dangerous side effects, a new animal study reports. The research was presented at Neuroscience 2010, the annual meeting ...
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
Nov 17, 2010 |
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To learn better, take a nap (and don't forget to dream)
Researchers reporting online on April 22nd in Current Biology offer more evidence that successful study habits should include plenty of napping. They found that people who take a nap and dream about a task ...
Apr 22, 2010 |
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Moms influence how children develop advanced cognitive functions
Executive functioning is a set of advanced cognitive functions—such as the ability to control impulses, remember things, and show mental flexibility—that help us plan and monitor what we do to reach goals. Although executive ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
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