by Laura Bailey, University of Michigan For older Americans, poor hand grip may be a sign of impaired cognition and memory, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of Michigan and North Dakota State University followed nearly 14,000 participants from the 2006 Health and Retirement Study, age 50 and older, for eight years. They...
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Blocking protein’s activity restores cognition in old mice, study shows
by Stanford University Medical Center By blocking a protein’s activity with antibodies, Stanford University School of Medicine investigators were able to improve cognitive behavior in aging mice. A paper describing the finding will be published online April 3 in Nature. Tony Wyss-Coray, Ph.D., professor of neurology and neurological sciences, is the senior author. The lead author...
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Brain-boosting Vitamins
New research suggests that consuming a particular vitamin might not only reduce our risk for disease but actually boost our brain power as well. Egg yolks, fish, and sunlight all have one thing in common—they provide us with vitamin D. This essential vitamin keeps bones, teeth, and muscles healthy; deficiencies increase the risk of an...
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As we get parched, cognition can easily sputter, dehydration study says
July 17, 2018, by Ben Brumfield, Georgia Institute of Technology Anyone lost in a desert hallucinating mirages knows that extreme dehydration discombobulates the mind. But just two hours of vigorous yard work in the summer sun without drinking fluids could be enough to blunt concentration, according to a new study. A research scientist withdraws sweat from...
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Multiple sclerosis: New technology improves cognition
Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating neurological disease that affects tens of thousands of Americans. While there is yet no cure for the illness, researchers are working hard to understand its causes and mitigate its symptoms. New research investigates the effects of cutting-edge cognitive training technology on people with multiple sclerosis. New research tests the effects...