To the uninitiated, the brain’s connections may look like a plate of tangled spaghetti, but new research suggests that there is symmetry hidden in the apparent chaos.
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Ibuprofen Can Prevent Altitude Sickness
A new study suggests that popping a few Advil before a high-altitude climb can prevent symptoms like headache, nausea and fatigue.
How Mom’s Weight Before Pregnancy Can Affect a Baby’s Brain
Even before conception, a mother’s obesity may affect cognitive development in her baby-to-be.
Kids’ Concussion Symptoms May Persist for a Year
Children bump their heads and recover all the time, but for some, even mild concussions may lead to lasting problems with attention and memory.
Brain Imaging Could Detect Autism Risk in Infants as Young as 6 Months
Early intervention may help curb some of the more severe symptoms of autism. The question is, How do we identify at-risk children early enough?
Study: Zapping the Brain Boosts Memory
Put aside the crossword puzzles and push the ginkgo biloba pills to the back of the shelf. The key to better memory may lie in three letters: ERC.
Study: Scientists Learn How to Eavesdrop on the Brain
Could mind-reading become a reality? Scientists have discovered a method of tracking the brain’s response to sounds and then translating the activity back into the words people heard.
Study: Brain Injuries in Childhood Have Lasting Effects on Learning
A new study finds that cognitive deficits from a bad blow to the head may last longer than previously thought.
Virtual Exercise Games Help Elderly Remain Mentally Sharp
Virtual games aren’t just for kids any more. Navigating virtual worlds helps grandma and grandpa stay physically and cognitively healthy.
Brain Aging: What’s Nintendo Got to Do With It?
Grandpa and grandma may be wrestling the grandkids for the Nintendo, thanks to a study showing Brain Age can improve cognitive function
Study: Stress Shrinks the Brain and Lowers Our Ability to Cope with Adversity
Feeling stressed by family and work woes? It could be taking a toll on both your brain and your body.
Study: Cognitive Decline Sets In as Early as Age 45
Our brains become less sharp as we age, but when does the decline actually start? You might be surprised
Picking Up Brain Activity and Conciousness in Vegetative Patients
A cheap, portable device may be able to pick up signs of consciousness in patients who have been diagnosed to be in an unresponsive, vegetative state.
