News articles tagged with 'cognition'
New strategy for stimulating neurogenesis may lead to drugs to improve cognition and mood
— 4 Apr 2011 19:06 | HealthResearchers at Columbia University Medical Centre have developed a new way to stimulate neurone production in the adult mouse brain, demonstrating that neurones acquired in the brain's…
Scientists make advance in dementia research
— 9 Nov 2010 12:22 | HealthThe preservation of a protein found in particular synapses in the brain plays a key role in protecting against vascular dementia after a stroke, say researchers at King's College London…
Mild memory loss is not a part of normal ageing
— 16 Sep 2010 05:28 | HealthSimply getting older is not the cause of mild memory lapses often called senior moments, according to a new study by researchers at the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Centre. The study, published…
Addressing negative thoughts most effective in fighting loneliness
— 8 Sep 2010 11:15 | HealthChanging how a person perceives and thinks about others was the most effective intervention for loneliness, a sweeping analysis of previous research has determined. The findings may…
New study singles out factors linked to cognitive deficits in type 2 diabetes
— 2 Sep 2010 15:16 | HealthOlder adults with diabetes who have high blood pressure, walk slowly or lose their balance, or believe they're in bad health, are significantly more likely to have weaker memory and…
Arizona researchers create tests to assess Down syndrome
— 26 Aug 2010 20:10 | HealthNeuroscientists in the Down Syndrome Research Group at the University of Arizona have created a battery of tests that quickly aid in the assessment of the cognitive abilities of persons…
Can blocking a frown keep bad feelings at bay?
— 20 Jul 2010 12:02 | HealthYour facial expression may tell the world what you are thinking or feeling. But it also affects your ability to understand written language related to emotions, according to research…
UM School of Medicine scientists develop new strategy that may improve cognition
— 1 Jul 2010 11:08 | HealthFor the first time, scientists have linked a brain compound called kynurenic acid to cognition, possibly opening doors for new ways to enhance memory function and treat catastrophic…
Teenage physical activity reduces risk of cognitive impairment in later life
— 30 Jun 2010 13:40 | HealthWomen who are physically active at any point over the life course (teenage, age 30, age 50, late life) have lower risk of cognitive impairment in late-life compared to those who are…
Cognitive ability, not age, predicts risky decisions
— 2 Jun 2010 15:42 | HealthJust because your mother has turned 85, you shouldn't assume you'll have to take over her financial matters. She may be just as good or better than you at making quick, sound, money-making…