Brain Function
October, 25 2011 Gene May Speed Up Brain's Decline
Exercise can help counteract this deterioration, study suggests.More in Brain Function
May, 2 2011 Less-Than-Optimal Sleep May 'Age' the Brain
Researchers find that too much, too little sleep is linked to cognitive decline in middle age.
April, 11 2011 Brain Tumor Vaccine Shows Promise in Early Trials
Some patients with lethal glioblastomas lived three years or longer.April, 1 2011
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February, 23 2011 Does Early Retirement Lead to Brain Fade?
New nation-by-nation study suggests that working longer helps people keep their mental edge.
January, 26 2011 Meditation Appears to Cause Changes in the Brain
MRI scans show increased volume in parts of brain linked to empathy, awareness.
November, 4 2010 Good Conversation Can Boost Brain Power, Study Finds
Thinking skills seem to improve with friendly chats, but not from competitive discussions.September, 7 2010
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September, 6 2010 The Best Brain Workout: Play
New research reveals the connection between learning and exercise for both adults and children.
August, 9 2010 "Biomarkers" Could Spot Alzheimer's Early
Levels of 3 proteins might point to impending trouble and help with diagnosis, treatment, studies suggest.August, 5 2010
First Clinical Trial of Embryonic Stem Cell Treatment Moves Forward
July, 12 2010 Exercise, Vitamin D Seem to Cut Dementia Risk
Both appear to reduce cognitive decline, two long-term studies contend.
June, 10 2010