Four out of five people with the motor neuron disease are likely to experience changes in their brain function, as well as impaired movement, research suggests. A study has found patients experience a decline in their thinking skills as well as undergoing behavioural changes – such as apathy – even at the earliest stages of...
Tag: <span>Brain function</span>
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Mild problem-solving task improves brain function after a concussion, new study suggests
June 19, 2018 by Margaret Allen, Southern Methodist University A simple cognitive task as early as four days after a brain injury activates the region that improves memory function, and may guard against developing depression or anxiety. Concussed athletes performed a mild problem-solving task a few days after concussion. Credit: Purkayastha, SMU Concern is growing about...
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Studying sleep’s profound and extensive effects on brain function
Although the general benefits of a good night’s sleep are well established, one-third of American adults do not get a sufficient amount of sleep. Recent research sheds new light on the extensive effects of sleep on the brain, as well as the harms caused by sleep loss. The studies were presented at Neuroscience 2017, the...
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Magic helps unmask how the brain works
Tricks and illusions, once the domain of magicians, are helping scientists unveil how the brain works. Here’s one you can try using a tabletop mirror. Place your left hand on the table in front of the mirror’s reflective surface and your right hand behind the mirror, about six inches away, where you can’t see it....
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Yeast extract may boost brain function
Marmite is far from one of the most popular foods in the United States. In fact, many Americans are unlikely to have heard of it. A new study, however, suggests that when it comes to boosting brain function, Marmite triumphs over peanut butter. Researchers suggest that Marmite may benefit brain function. Marmite is a...
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Stem Cell Therapy Might Improve Brain Function of Traumatic Brains Injury Patients
Accidents happen and sometimes really bad accidents happen; especially if they injure your head. Traumatic brain injuries or TBIs can result from automobile accidents, explosions or other events that result from severe blows to the head. TBIs an adversely affect a patient and his/her family for long periods of time. TBI patients can experience cognitive...