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HOW GENES INFLUENCE PERFORMANCE OF SLEEP DEPRIVED PEOPLE

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 21, 2017

People with a variation of the DRD2 gene are more resilient to the effects of sleep deprivation when completing tasks that require cognitive flexibility, a new study reports.… READ MORE…

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SHORT TERM EXERCISE EQUALS BIG TIME BRAIN BOOST

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 21, 2017

Researchers reveal even after one short, ten minute, burst of exercise, cognitive processing and attention improve temporarily.… READ MORE…

ANTIDEPRESSANT MAY HELP COMBAT THE COURSE OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 20, 2017

A new Nature Communications study reports the antidepressant Clomipramine may relieve symptoms of primary progressive multiple sclerosis.… READ MORE…

A NON-INVASIVE METHOD TO DETECT ALZHEIMER’S

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 20, 2017

Researchers report an MRI test to measure smaller volumes in specific hippocampal regions could be used to detect Alzheimer’s disease.… READ MORE…

CHILDHOOD AGGRESSION: ROOTED IN GENETICS, INFLUENCED BY ENVIRONMENT

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 20, 2017

While both reactive and proactive aggression in children appears to be genetic, it is the environment the child is exposed to that determines whether the behavior gets worse or better as the child ages, a new study reports.… READ MORE…

CAN’T SWITCH FOCUS? YOUR BRAIN MAY NOT BE WIRED FOR IT

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 20, 2017

A new study reveals why some people find it more difficult than others to meet switching demands and change focus as efficiently.…READ MORE…

CAN BRAIN LESIONS CONTRIBUTE TO CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR?

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 19, 2017

Researchers report lesions within a brain network involved in moral decision making can contribute to criminal behavior.… READ MORE…

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DIRECT AMYGDALA STIMULATION CAN ENHANCE MEMORY IN HUMANS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 19, 2017

Researchers report in a new PNAS study that direct stimulation of the amygdala can enhance memory of images a day later, if the stimulation is applied immediately after the images are viewed.… READ MORE…

COULD COGNITIVE INTERVENTIONS BE USEFUL IN TREATING DEPRESSION?

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 18, 2017

Researchers report cognitive bias modification may be a useful method for treating depression.… READ MORE…

AFTER 12 YEARS OF SEARCHING FOR CAUSE OF BIPOLAR DISORDER, RESEARCHERS CONCLUDE IT HAS MANY

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 16, 2017

Following a 12 year long study, researchers have identified seven phenoclasses that can help doctors to diagnose and track the progression of bipolar disorder in patients.… READ MORE…

COMPUTER SYSTEM PREDICTS OBJECTS’ RESPONSE TO PHYSICAL FORCES

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 15, 2017

A new AI system may shed light on how and when humans begins to use different information processing resources.… READ MORE…

TO SLEEP OR NOT TO SLEEP: THE COMPLEX GENETIC NETWORK BEHIND SLEEP DURATION

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 15, 2017

NIH researchers have identified a set of genes they believe could explain why some people need more, or less, sleep that others. The findings could help to develop new treatments for a variety of sleep disorders from insomnia to narcolepsy.… READ MORE…

Weekly fish consumption linked to better sleep and higher IQ

GIRLS’ SOCIAL CAMOUFLAGE SKILLS MAY DELAY OR PREVENT AUTISM DIAGNOSIS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 5, 2018

A new study adds to evidence that current clinical tools can fail to capture autism presentations in females.… READ MORE…

STRESSED OUT? TRY SNIFFING YOUR PARTNER’S SHIRT

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 4, 2018

Women feel calmer after being exposed to their male partner’s scent, a new study reveals.… READ MORE…

SLEEP DEPRIVED BRAINS MAY BE ASLEEP AND AWAKE AT THE SAME TIME

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 4, 2018

Researchers look at how sleep deprivation can impact cognition, information processing and memory. A new study reveals sleep deprived mice can demonstrate sleep like brain activity while awake.… READ MORE…

RARE FORM OF ‘THUNDER’ PROTEIN MAY BE LINKED TO SCHIZOPHRENIA

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 3, 2018

A new study has identified rare genetic variation in the Thorase protein that causes the breakdown of receptors at the connections between neurons in the brain. The anti-epilepsy drug perampanel can help reverse anti-social behaviors linked to schizophrenia that are associated with this genetic variation.… READ MORE…

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NEW BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE APPROACH COMBINES EXPERIMENTS AND MODELS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 3, 2018

Researchers propose a new approach to conducting behavioral science research that uses experimental studies and computer models.… READ MORE…

PONG PADDLES AND PERCEPTION: OUR ACTIONS INFLUENCE WHAT WE SEE

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 3, 2018

A new study explores how actions influence perception.… READ MORE…

WEEKLY FISH CONSUMPTION LINKED TO BETTER SLEEP AND HIGHER IQ

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 2, 2018

According to researchers, children who eat fish at least once a week score four points higher on IQ tests and sleep better than those who consume fish less frequently, or not at all.… READ MORE…

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NEW BRAIN MAPPING TECHNIQUE HIGHLIGHTS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CONNECTIVITY AND IQ

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 2, 2018

A new study in Neuron reports a simple, new neuroimaging technique has revealed a correlation between how well a person’s brain regions are connected and intelligence.… READ MORE…

NOVEL COMPLEMENTARY EFFECTS OF ESTROGEN TREATMENT IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 29, 2017

UCLA researchers reveal the mechanism behind how estrogen can protect central nervous system damage in people with MS. The researchers report estrogen treatments have positive effects on immune cells in the brain and oligodendrocytes.… READ MORE…

HOW THE BRAIN SELECTIVELY REMEMBERS NEW PLACES

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 27, 2017

MIT researchers have identified a brain network that allows the brain to record memories of new places.… READ MORE…

SHEDDING LIGHT ON CAUSE OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 27, 2017

Researchers report a protein that mediates dysregulation of the HPA axis may induce postpartum disorder in some new moms.… READ MORE…

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Stephen Miller Was Bannon’s Brain, The Aide That Our Genius …

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Stephen Miller Was Bannon’s Brain, The Aide That Our Genius President Needed. Miller recently schooled Jake Tapper, causing him to cut to commercial. The Alex Jones Show – January 8, 2018 3 Comments …

Donald Trump’s “brain” Stephen Miller is also obsessed with Muslims …

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Aug 11, 2017 – Remember how the White House adviser and arch-schemer Karl Rove was dubbed “Bush’s brain”? Stephen Miller fills that role for Donald Trump. The balding, skinny-tie-wearing Miller, aged just 31, serves as White House senior adviser on policy and has played an outsized role in the Trump …

L. Stephen Miller | The Department of Psychology

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Lutein and zeaxanthin influence brain function in older adults: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society. Hammond, B.R., Miller, L.S., *O’Bello, M., *Lindbergh, C.A., *Mewborn, C.M., and Renzi-Hammond, L.M. (accepted). Effects of a lutein/zeaxanthin intervention on cognitive …

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Trajectories of Brain Development and Neurocognitive Outcomes in Children Born Premature. Principal Investigators: Miller, Steven and Grunau, R. Co-Investigators: Bjornson B, Brant R, Poskitt K, Synnes A, Weinberg J; 2010-2013NeurDevNet – Networks of Centres of Excellence. Cerebral Palsy: Causes to Prevention …

Stephen Miller’s Combative Style, Seen In Immigration Briefing, Dates …

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Aug 12, 2017 – Stephen Miller made headlines recently for his combative turn during a briefing with reporters about immigration policy. That type of verbal sparring has been a Miller trademark since high school.

Stephen Miller Was Bannon’s Brain, The Aid That Our Genius …

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Special Reports. Stephen Miller Was Bannon’s Brain, The Aid That Our Genius President Needed. Miller recently schooled Jake Tapper, causing him to cut to commercial. By The Alex Jones Show Monday, January 08, 2018. Alex Jones covers CNN’s Jake Tapper cuts off White House aide, Steven Miller, the real brains …

Steve Miller (business) – Wikipedia

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Robert Steven “Steve” Miller, Jr. is an American businessman. He is chief executive officer of Hawker Beechcraft, non-executive chairman at American International Group and on the board of directors at Symantec. Contents. [hide]. 1 Life and career. 1.1 Early life; 1.2 Career; 1.3 Personal life. 2 Bibliography; 3 References …

Stephen Miller, Duke University graduate and adviser to President …

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Feb 3, 2017 – Miller, 31, is the lesser known of Trump’s “two Steves,” the other being Steve Bannon, the former head of Breitbart, the conservative website big on scandal and conspiracy. Together, Bannon and Miller are considered to be the brain trust behind Trump’s populist, America-first message and his promise to …

Stephen Miller Had to Be Escorted Out After Tapper Interview – Variety

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4 days ago – Stephen Miller had to be escorted out by security after his contentious interview with Jake Tapper for CNN’s “State of the Union.” … Jake is a journalist; I’m sure obsequious is a big word for a pea-brain, but for educated people, it is used often. I suggest you purchase a dictionary if you find yourself lost in …

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APES UNDERSTAND SOME THINGS ARE ALL IN YOUR HEAD

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 6, 2016

Researchers reveal apes, like humans, have the ability to recognize that some beliefs may differ from reality.… READ MORE…

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PRENATAL FRUIT CONSUMPTION MAY BOOST BABY’S COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 25, 2016

Researchers discover children of mothers who consumed more fruit while pregnant performed better on cognitive development tests at one year of age.… READ MORE…

THINKING SKILLS AND HEALTH LINKED TO SAME GENES

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 26, 2016

A new study reports some genes that influence a person’s health also shape how effectively they can think.… READ MORE…

RESEARCHERS DEVELOP 3D PRINTED BRAIN TISSUE

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 3, 2015

Researchers have developed a new 3D printed layer structure which incorporates neural cells.… READ MORE…

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MICROROBOTS ARMED WITH NEW FORCE-SENSING SYSTEM TO PROBE CELLS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 14, 2014

Researchers have created a force sensing system which can attach to microbots for cellular level research.… READ MORE…

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IMMUNE SYSTEM HAS DRAMATIC IMPACT ON CHILDREN’S BRAIN DEVELOPMENT

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMARCH 1, 2014

Researchers reveal the effect the immune system has on brain development in infants.… READ MORE…

VIRUS LIKE PROTEIN IS IMPORTANT FOR COGNITION AND MEMORY

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 11, 2018

Researchers reveal a protein essential for memory and cognition looks and acts like a protein from a virus. … READ MORE…

ACETAMINOPHEN USED DURING PREGNANCY ASSOCIATED WITH ELEVATED RATE OF LANGUAGE DELAY IN GIRLS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 10, 2018

Researchers have discovered an elevated rate of language delay in 30 month old girls born to mothers who took the pain killer acetaminophen during pregnancy. The delay, however, was not witnessed in boys.… READ MORE…

ALZHEIMER’S DRUG TURNS BACK CLOCK IN POWERHOUSE OF CELL

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 9, 2018

Researchers have developed a new drug that can help treat Alzheimer’s disease and has been shown to reverse aging in mice.… READ MORE…

EATING MORE FOODS WITH CHOLINE DURING PREGNANCY BOOSTS BABY’S BRAIN

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 5, 2018

A new study provides further evidence that increasing choline consumption during pregnancy has cognitive benefits for children.…READ MORE…

X CHROMOSOME REACTIVATION COULD TREAT RETT SYNDROME AND OTHER X-LINKED DISORDERS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 5, 2018

Mass General researchers have developed a strategy for treating disorders related to the X chromosome.… READ MORE…

WHY SAUNA BATHING IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 5, 2018

A 30 minute sauna bath reduces blood pressure and improves vascular compliance, a new study reports.… READ MORE…

How detecting social signals may have affected how we see colors

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ALZHEIMER’S MARKERS PREDICT START OF MENTAL DECLINE

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 14, 2013

Researchers have identified biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease which accurately predict the development of the disease years prior to symptoms developing.… READ MORE…

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EXPERIMENTAL GENE THERAPY TREATMENT FOR DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY OFFERS HOPE FOR YOUNGSTER

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 7, 2013

A nationwide clinical trial for a new type treatment that could offer help to those suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a devastating neuromuscular disease.… READ MORE…

EXPERIMENTAL DRUG MAY EXTEND THERAPEUTIC WINDOW FOR STROKE

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 17, 2012

An experimental drug that reduces brain damage and improves motor skills among stroke-afflicted rodents when given with federally approved clot-busting therapy has been created.… READ MORE…

NEW VACCINE FOR NICOTINE ADDICTION SUCCESSFULLY TESTED IN MICE

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJUNE 27, 2012

Weill Cornell researchers develop novel antibody vaccine that blocks addictive nicotine chemicals from reaching the brain. Researchers at Weill Cornell Medic… READ MORE…

AWAKE MENTAL REPLAY OF PAST EXPERIENCES CRITICAL FOR LEARNING

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 3, 2012

Blocking it stumps memory-guided decision-making in rats – NIH-funded study Awake mental replay of past experiences is essential for making informed choices,… READ MORE…

TEST LINKS STRAINS OF COMMON PARASITE TO SEVERE ILLNESS IN US NEWBORNS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAPRIL 12, 2012

NIH-supported research underscores value of screening for toxoplasmosis Scientists have identified which strains of the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, the cause… READ MORE…

DNA TEST THAT IDENTIFIES DOWN SYNDROME IN PREGNANCY CAN ALSO DETECT TRISOMY 18 AND TRISOMY 13

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 2, 2012

A newly available DNA-based prenatal blood test that can identify a pregnancy with Down syndrome can also identify two additional chromosome abnormalities: tris… READ MORE…

NEW TEST FOR CONSCIOUSNESS IN COMATOSE PATIENTS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 10, 2011

The Coma Science Group (CRCyclotron, University of Liège /Liège University Hospital), led by Dr Steven Laureys, has developed, along with its partners in London… READ MORE…

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COMPUTER ALGORITHM AUTOMATICALLY RECOGNIZES SOCCER FORMATIONS AND DEFENSIVE STRATEGIES

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 22, 2017

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that uses deep learning techniques to automatically detect and recognizes soccer formations.… READ MORE…

HOW DETECTING SOCIAL SIGNALS MAY HAVE AFFECTED HOW WE SEE COLORS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJUNE 14, 2017

A new study reports the photoreceptors in our eyes allow us to detect socially significant color variations better than other types of color vision.… READ MORE…

PUTTING A POSITIVE SPIN ON A FEAR OF SPIDERS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAPRIL 10, 2017

A new study could provide hope for people with phobias.… READ MORE…

TAKING AN HOUR LONG AFTERNOON NAP IMPROVES MEMORY AND COGNITION IN OLDER ADULTS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 5, 2017

Researchers report aging Chinese people who took an afternoon snooze had better memory and thinking skills than those who didn’t.… READ MORE…

New evidence that chronic stress predisposes brain to mental illness

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NEW EVIDENCE THAT CHRONIC STRESS PREDISPOSES BRAIN TO MENTAL ILLNESS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 12, 2014

Researchers show chronic stress generates long term changes in the brain. The finding could explain why people suffering from chronic stress are prone to developing additional mental health problems.… READ MORE…

BRAIN CHEMICAL RATIOS HELP PREDICT DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IN PRETERM INFANTS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 17, 2013

A new study identifies a possible biomarker for predicting whether preterm infants are at risk for developing motor developmental problems.… READ MORE…

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EXPERIMENTAL DRUG REDUCES BRAIN DAMAGE IN RODENTS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 24, 2013

An experimental drug appears to reduce brain damage, improve motor skills and eliminate hemorrhaging in older stroke afflicted rodents.… READ MORE…

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RESEARCH ATTRIBUTES HIGH RATES OF SMOKING AMONG MENTALLY ILL TO ADDICTION VULNERABILITY

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 27, 2013

New research indicates mental illness could make the brain more susceptible to smoking and nicotine addiction. … READ MORE…

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MENTAL FOG WITH TAMOXIFEN IS REAL, SCIENTISTS FIND POSSIBLE ANTIDOTE

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Researchers confirm the mental fogginess produced as a result of taking the cancer drug tamoxifen, is real. They have also discovered an existing drug compound which appears to counteract the effects of this medication.… READ MORE…

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SUDDEN DECLINE IN TESTOSTERONE MAY CAUSE PARKINSON’S DISEASE SYMPTOMS IN MEN

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 26, 2013

A sudden drop in testosterone levels, as a result of castration, caused persistent Parkinson’s like symptoms in male mice, a recent study suggests.… READ MORE…

ROBOT MOM WOULD BEAT ROBOT BUTLER IN POPULARITY CONTEST

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 8, 2013

Researchers discover people express more positive feelings towards a robot that would take care of them than a robot which needed their care.… READ MORE…

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PRE-EXISTING SYMPTOMS OF INSOMNIA LINKED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF PTSD AND OTHER MENTAL DISORDERS, FOLLOWING MILITARY DEPLOYMENT

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJUNE 28, 2013

A new study shows members of the military who have trouble sleeping prior to deployment are at greater risk of developing PTSD when they return home.… READ MORE…

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GENES INVOLVED IN BIRTH DEFECTS COULD LEAD TO MENTAL ILLNESS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJUNE 24, 2013

Mutations of the Dact1 gene, which leads to major birth defects, may also cause subtle disruptions in the brain which contribute to the development of psychiatric disorders, according to new research.… READ MORE…

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FETAL NEUROMATURATION ASSOCIATED WITH MOTHER’S EXPOSURE TO DDT AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJUNE 11, 2013

Researchers discover a mother’s higher exposure to some common environmental contaminants are associated with more vigorous and frequent motor activity. The results show the fetus is susceptible to environmental exposure and this can be detected by measuring fetal neurobehavior.… READ MORE…

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CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS CONTROL BODY’S RESPONSE TO INTESTINAL INFECTIONS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 31, 2013

Researchers discover circadian rhythms can boost the body’s ability to fight intestinal infections such as salmonella.… READ MORE…

SCIENTISTS DEVELOP WORM EEG TO TEST THE EFFECTS OF DRUGS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 22, 2013

Researchers have developed a device which records the brain activity of worms in order to test the effects of drugs.… READ MORE…

Why Candida – yeast infection Sufferers Must Avoid Fast Food

There are plenty of other foods that will cause a spike in your blood sugar. For example fruit juice (even the unsweetened kind) is loaded with natural sugars that can feed a Candida overgrowth. And foods like white rice and white pasta are so full of refined starches that you may as well be drinking a can of soda.Jan 13, 2017

Is Your Diet Causing Regular Yeast Infections? » The Candida Diet

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Is Your Diet Causing Regular Yeast Infections? » The Candida Diet

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Jan 13, 2017 – There are plenty of other foods that will cause a spike in your blood sugar. For example fruit juice (even the unsweetened kind) is loaded with natural sugars that can feed a Candidaovergrowth. And foods like white rice and white pasta are so full of refined starches that you may as well be drinking a can of soda.

What You should Know about Diet and Yeast Infections | Paleo Leap

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Refined Sugar. Another link between diet and yeast infections comes in the form of refined sugar. Specifically, the problem is the effect of refined sugar on blood sugar control. Constant blood sugar highs and crashes seem to be a risk factor for getting more yeast infections.

Why Candida Sufferers Must Avoid Fast Food – Probacto

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Jun 6, 2016 – Fast foods contain high amounts of sodium, sugar and trans-fats. These ingredients can be harmful to even to healthiest person, but those with Candida overgrowth should absolutely avoid them. Candida weakens your immune system and leaves your gut vulnerable to other opportunisticinfections.

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Aug 26, 2016 – Fight yeast infections naturally with these foods proven to combat candida.

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Vaginal yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria known as candidas. This bacteria thrives in dark moist environments and causes irritation of the affected skin along with itching and burning. Home treatment can be very helpful in the early stages of a yeast infection. There arefoods that can help cure …

How to Eat Out Without Messing up Your Candida Diet

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We all eat out. It is a social event perhaps much more than feeding our bodies. Eating out while on thecandida diet has become a challenge to many people that are concerned they will make poor choices or simply lose control and eat bad foods. Many people are so terrified to mess up their diet, that they find excuses not to …

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Apr 5, 2011 – Candida diet. This type of diet is based on the belief that the uncontrolled overgrowth of candida in a yeast infection affects the whole body and can be reversed by cleansing the body of candida with fasting and enemas. These diets promote foods like vegetable juices and algae, while restricting foods like …

Hidden Causes of Yeast Infections – YouBeauty

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Apr 2, 2012 – If you tend to get hormonal yeast infections, then in the week before your period, Booth suggests doubling up on probiotic supplements, avoiding sugar or extra carbs and eating more yogurt or unsweetened kefir (a liquid European yogurt with plenty of acidophilus). “I think prevention is best, rather than …

Rat study finds Lead has detrimental effect on cells in brain areas in Schizophrenia

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MENTAL HEALTH REPORT FINDS STAFFING PROBLEMS LINKED TO WARD SUICIDES

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMARCH 24, 2015

Relying on inexperienced staff to observe suicidal patients puts the patients at risk, a new study reports.… READ MORE…

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EARLY DIAGNOSIS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALZHEIMER’S THROUGH SIMPLE BLOOD TEST

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMARCH 20, 2015

A molecular cascade could help doctors provide early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s through a simple blood test, a new study reports.… READ MORE…

RAT STUDY FINDS LEAD HAS DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON CELLS IN BRAIN AREAS IMPLICATED IN SCHIZOPHRENIA

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMARCH 11, 2015

Detrimental effects on areas of the brain associated with schizophrenia and stronger reaction to cocaine seen in rats exposed to lead, according to a new study.… READ MORE…

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RESEARCHERS ARE DEVELOPING A SPEEDY TEST FOR ASD

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 15, 2015

Researchers report they are developing a new neuroimaging test which may be able to identify children with ASD in as little as two minutes. … READ MORE…

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TEST DETECTS EARLY BRAIN DAMAGE IN FOOTBALL PLAYERS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 24, 2014

Researchers use an enhanced MRI approach to identify significant changes to the blood-brain barrier in professional football players following a concussion. … READ MORE…

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MULTIPLE FACTORS, NOT JUST MENTAL ILLNESS, TIED TO GUN POSSESSION BY YOUTHS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 9, 2014

Over 40 different behavioral factors are strongly associated with gun possession among youth.… READ MORE…

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REMINISCING CAN HELP BOOST MENTAL PERFORMANCE

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 23, 2014

Researchers report performance of complex mental tasks can be boosted by ‘off task’ mental activities, such as reminiscing.… READ MORE…

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STUDY SUGGESTS MENTAL REST AND REFLECTION BOOST LEARNING

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 20, 2014

A new study reports mental rest and reflection boost memory and learning.… READ MORE…

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BLOOD TEST MAY HELP DETERMINE WHO IS AT RISK FOR PSYCHOSIS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 22, 2014

A simple blood test could help identify those at risk of developing psychosis, a new study reports.… READ MORE…

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BRAINWAVE TEST COULD IMPROVE AUTISM DIAGNOSIS AND CLASSIFICATION

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Researchers suggest measuring how fast the brain responds to sounds and sights may help with earlier diagnosis of ASD.… READ MORE…

STUDY SHOWS ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES MAY CAUSE AUTISM IN SOME CASES

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 29, 2014

New research could help explain how some cases of ASD can result from environmental influences rather than genetic mutations.… READ MORE…

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EXPERIMENTAL CANCER DRUG REVERSES SCHIZOPHRENIA IN ADOLESCENT MICE

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAPRIL 1, 2014

Researchers discover an experimental anti cancer compound appears to reverse behaviors associated with schizophrenia in mouse models.… READ MORE…

AMYGDALA ACTIVITY INCREASED BY TESTOSTERONE WHEN PEOPLE FACE SOCIALLY THREATENING SITUATIONS

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LINGERING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES FOR SPOUSES OF STROKE SURVIVORS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 21, 2015

A new study reports spouses and caregivers of stroke survivors have an increased risk of physical and mental health problems that may continue for years after their partner’s stroke.… READ MORE…

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SELF ASSESSMENT TEST COULD HELP DIAGNOSE AUTISM IN ADULTS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 6, 2015

A new test could help clinicians diagnose autism in adults.… READ MORE…

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LOW SCORES ON THINKING SKILLS TEST COULD SIGNIFY INCREASED HEART ATTACK RISK

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 5, 2015

According to researchers, lower performance on thinking skills tests could signify an increased risk for stroke and heart attack in older people.… READ MORE…

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EXPERIMENTAL DRUG EXTENDS LIFESPAN AND COULD REVERSE RETT SYNDROME: MOUSE STUDY

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 27, 2015

According to researchers, an experimental drug extends lifespan in male mice and ameliorates a number of behavioral symptoms of Rett syndrome in female mice, signifying the disorder may be reversible.… READ MORE…

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EARLY DETECTION OF ALZHEIMER’S MAY BE POSSIBLE WITH SALIVA TEST AND OTHER NEW TESTS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 23, 2015

Researchers suggest a number of new tests for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, including a saliva test.… READ MORE…

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THE DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS OF POVERTY ON THE DEVELOPING BRAIN

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 20, 2015

A new study reports on changes in the brain’s architecture for children raised in poverty. However, parental nurturing can offset some of the negative effects on the brain.… READ MORE…

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MENTAL FLEXIBILITY ENABLED WITH HELP OF RARE NEURON

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJUNE 24, 2015

A new study reports behavioral flexibility is controlled by specific neurons in the striatum.… READ MORE…

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AMYGDALA ACTIVITY INCREASED BY TESTOSTERONE WHEN PEOPLE FACE SOCIALLY THREATENING SITUATIONS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJUNE 15, 2015

A new study reports the amygdala is influenced by motivation rather than emotion.… READ MORE…

This image is Camillo Golgi's drawing of a hippocampus stained using the silver nitrate method.

HIPPOCAMPUS SHAPE AFFECTS HOW WELL INDIVIDUALS PERFORM IN MEMORY TESTS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 13, 2015

A new study reports people with a broader hippocampus tend to perform better on certain memory tests.… READ MORE…

CORRELATION BETWEEN SLEEP LOSS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 6, 2015

According to a new study, four year old children with sleep disorders have higher risks of developing psychiatric problems during later childhood.… READ MORE…

TRANSCRANIAL DIRECT CURRENT BRAIN STIMULATION METHOD DETRIMENTAL TO IQ SCORES

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 5, 2015

A new study reports tDCS has mixed results when it comes to cognitive enhancement.… READ MORE…

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RESEARCHERS TEST LIGHT THERAPY ON VETERANS WITH GULF WAR ILLNESS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAPRIL 2, 2015

Researchers are testing the effects of light therapy on patients with Gulf War Syndrome.… READ MORE…

SIMPLE VISUAL TEST CHECKS BRAIN FUNCTION QUALITY

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ODOR BIOMARKER FOR ALZHEIMER’S: URINE TEST COULD PREDICT DISEASE ONSET

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 14, 2016

Researchers have identified a uniquely identifiable odor signature in urine that appears prior to the development of Alzheimer’s related brain pathologies.… READ MORE…

WHAT CAN MENTAL SYNTHESIS TEACH US ABOUT OUR IMAGINATION?

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 5, 2016

Researchers report the ability to imagine a novel object involves the synchronization of groups of neurons.… READ MORE…

INFERTILITY TREATMENTS DON’T APPEAR TO CONTRIBUTE TO DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS IN OFFSPRING

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 4, 2016

A new study reports children conceived with help of infertility treatments are no more likely to suffer from developmental delays than those conceived naturally.… READ MORE…

SIMPLE VISUAL TEST CHECKS BRAIN FUNCTION QUALITY

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 19, 2015

Researchers have developed a new test that measures an individuals visual processing speeds and can identify whether the person has problems with cognitive function.… READ MORE…

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EXPERIMENTAL ALZHEIMER’S DRUG SLOWS CLOCK ON KEY ASPECTS OF AGING

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 12, 2015

Researchers discover an experimental Alzheimer’s disease drug appears to slow key features of the aging process, including memory loss and improved a number of physiological features.… READ MORE…

BEING MOM’S FAVORITE CHILD MAY NOT BE GOOD FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 6, 2015

According to a new study, those who consider themselves emotionally closest to their mothers also report higher instances of depressive symptoms.… READ MORE…

CAN YOUR MUSIC LISTENING HABITS GIVE AN INSIGHT TO YOUR MENTAL HEALTH?

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 1, 2015

Researchers reports men listen to more aggressive music are more likely yo be affected by anxiety.… READ MORE…

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EXERGAMING IMPROVES MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 23, 2015

A new study reports that games used for exercising, such as Makoto arena, can help improve both the physical and mental health of children with autism.… READ MORE…

CUTTING COSTS OF SOPHISTICATED TESTS FOR DISEASES WITH ‘LAB ON A CHIP’ TECHNOLOGY

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 12, 2015

Engineers have developed a new device that can significantly reduce the cost of testing for diseases such as HIV and Lyme disease. The Lab on a Chip technology may also be used to promote central nervous system research.… READ MORE…

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NEW GENETIC TESTING METHODS MAY BE HELPFUL FOR CHILDREN WITH SUSPECTED AUTISM

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 4, 2015

A new study reports the use of two new genetic testing technologies among children with autism may help identify genetic mutations potentially linked to the disorder.… READ MORE…

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OXYTOCIN DELIVERING NASAL DEVICE TO TREAT MENTAL ILLNESS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 28, 2015

Researchers have developed a new intranasal device that delivers oxytocin directly to the brain.… READ MORE…

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IMPROVES MENTAL FLEXIBILITY IN OLDER ADULTS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 24, 2015

Older people who engage in regular physical activity have more intact white matter and have more variable brain activity than their less active peers, a new study reports.… READ MORE…

COMMON YEAST INFECTION LINKED TO MENTAL ILLNESS

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COMMON YEAST INFECTION LINKED TO MENTAL ILLNESS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 4, 2016

Researchers report a history of Candida yeast infection is more common in men with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Additionally, women with mental health issues and a history of yeast infections performed worse on memory tests.… READ MORE…

REVERSING GENETIC CHANGES THAT MAY SPUR ALZHEIMER’S WITH EXPERIMENTAL DRUG

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 3, 2016

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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS RELEVANT TO DEVELOPMENT OF SELF CONTROL BY AGE 3

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAPRIL 14, 2016

A new study reports that, by the age of 3, environmental influences become relevant in the development of a toddler’s self control.… READ MORE…

NEURODEVELOPMENTAL PROBLEMS PREDICTED BY GRAY MATTER ABNORMALITIES IN SMALLER PRETERM BABIES

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAPRIL 7, 2016

According to researchers, often unreported abnormality of the brain’s gray matter can indicate future impairment in children born prematurely.… READ MORE…

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ENVIRONMENTAL INTERVENTION CAN TEMPORARILY RAISE GENERAL INTELLIGENCE

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMARCH 14, 2016

A new study reports environmental intervention can help to raise general intelligence in low birth weight children, but only in the short term.… READ MORE…

INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES IN THE BRAIN SHAPE MENTAL ABILITIES

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 25, 2016

According to researchers, our brains have different traits that affect both anatomical and cognitive factors.… READ MORE…

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VIGOROUS EXERCISE BOOSTS NEUROTRANSMITTERS AND MAY HELP RESTORE MENTAL HEALTH

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 25, 2016

A new study focuses on why exercise may be an important tool in treating depression and other disorders linked to GABA or glutamate deficiencies.… READ MORE…

COMMON ANTIBIOTIC MAY BE LINKED TO TEMPORARY MENTAL CONFUSION

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSFEBRUARY 18, 2016

According to researchers, some common antibiotics could be linked to delirium and some other temporary brain problems.… READ MORE…

SLOWER MENTAL DECLINE LINKED TO HIGHER AMOUNTS OF GROWTH FACTOR IN THE BRAIN

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 27, 2016

A new study reports older people with higher amounts of BDNF in their brains have much slower progression into cognitive decline than those with lower amounts of the protein.… READ MORE…

STUDY DETAILS SOURCE OF MENTAL PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 26, 2016

A new study sheds light on how damage in the brain caused by MS may explain the cognitive decline associated with the disease.… READ MORE…

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TESTOSTERONE INFLUENCES EMOTIONAL REGULATION IN PSYCHOPATHIC BRAIN

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 21, 2016

Researchers provide a neuro-hormonal explanation for emotional regulation problems in psychopathic patients.… READ MORE…

MENTALLY CHALLENGING ACTIVITIES KEY TO HEALTHY BRAIN AGING

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJANUARY 18, 2016

Older people who embark on high challenge activities, such as digital photography or quilting, show enhanced brain activity, a new study reports.… READ MORE…

COMMON GENETIC VARIANT REGULATES THE MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF EXERCISE

COMMON GENETIC VARIANT REGULATES THE MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF EXERCISE

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Researchers report physical exercise failed to promote antidepressant-like effects in mice genetically engineered to express a human genetic variation in the gene BDNF.… READ MORE…

PARKINSON’S STUDY COULD PAVE WAY FOR EARLY DETECTION TEST

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSAUGUST 29, 2016

Researchers have developed a new method for detecting a molecule linked to Parkinson’s disease from a small sample of spinal fluid.… READ MORE…

CHANGES IN TEEN BRAIN STRUCTURE PROVIDE CLUES TO ONSET OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 26, 2016

Researchers have mapped structural changes that occur during development in the teenage brain and provide an explanation as to how some of these changes may predict mental health problems that can occur during late adolescence.… READ MORE…

POSTMENOPAUSAL HORMONE THERAPY HAS NO EFFECT ON MENTAL SKILLS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 19, 2016

A new study reports the effects of hormone therapy on a woman’s memory and mental skills is negligible, regardless of how soon it is given to postmenopaual women.… READ MORE…

EARLY SCREENING SPOTS EMERGENCY WORKERS AT GREATER RISK OF MENTAL ILLNESS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJUNE 28, 2016

A new study of trainee paramedics concludes those most likely to suffer from PTSD or major depression later in their carriers can be spotted during the first week of training.… READ MORE…

DISRUPTED IMMUNITY IN THE FETAL BRAIN LINKED TO NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJUNE 27, 2016

A new mouse study could help explain how mothers who contract CMV during pregnancy have an increased risk of their offspring developing autism and schizophrenia.… READ MORE…

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TESTING THE THEORY OF HOW RODS IN THE RETINA ORIGINATED

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJUNE 20, 2016

A new study reports the retinas from our earliest vertebrate ancestors had cone like receptors, allowing them to see both in daylight and at night.… READ MORE…

LAB TEST MAY PREDICT GLIOBLASTOMA AGGRESSION AND SPREAD

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJUNE 9, 2016

A newly developed lab test can predict how quickly and aggressively glioblastoma brain cancer might lethally spread.… READ MORE…

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SUPER SUITS: COMBATING DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS WITH FASHIONABLE EXOSKELETONS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 17, 2016

Researchers have created a Super Suit exoskeleton that can help provide mobility to children with motor-developmental delays.… READ MORE…

OLDER ADULTS STRUGGLE MORE WITH TEST CONDITIONS THAN LANGUAGE PROCESSING

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 12, 2016

A new study reports out ability to preserve language processing skills in old age may be much better than previously thought. However, our test taking abilities may decline.… READ MORE…

LACTOSE INTOLERANCE STUDY MAY SHED LIGHT ON ORIGINS OF MENTAL ILLNESS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 10, 2016

A new study that looks at how lactose intolerance develops over time may give new insight into understanding how mental health issues develop.… READ MORE…

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EXPERIMENTAL THERAPY HALTS TREATMENT RESISTANT BRAIN TUMORS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSMAY 9, 2016

Researchers report an experimental treatment has shown to be able to stop treatment resistant glioblastoma in human cells and mouse models.… READ MORE…

GUT FEELINGS: MICROBIOME MAY AFFECT MENTAL HEALTH AND INTERACT WITH TREATMENTS

GUT FEELINGS: MICROBIOME MAY AFFECT MENTAL HEALTH AND INTERACT WITH TREATMENTS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSDECEMBER 7, 2016

Researchers confirm the link between mood, mental health and gut bacteria.… READ MORE…

PRACTICE TESTING PROTECTS MEMORY AGAINST STRESS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 25, 2016

A new study reports learning by retrieval practice can help protect memory against the negative effects of stress.… READ MORE…

WOMEN WHO HAVE LAST BABY AFTER 35 ARE MENTALLY SHARPER IN OLD AGE

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 17, 2016

A new study reports postmenopausal women who had their last child after the age of 35 or used hormonal contraceptives for more than 10 years tend to perform better on cognitive tests.… READ MORE…

MARIJUANA COULD HELP TREAT DRUG ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 16, 2016

According to researchers, using marijuana could help in the treatment of alcoholism and opioid drug abuse, as well as provide relief from symptoms of PTSD, depression and other mental health issues.… READ MORE…

BRAIN ‘FAT’ KEY TO MENTAL HEALTH

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 8, 2016

A new study reports researchers have discovered a previously unknown relationship between brain function and structure. The findings could help explain how communication breaks down in diseases such as multiple sclerosis and schizophrenia.… READ MORE…

ILLUMINATING LIES WITH BRAIN SCAN OUTSHINES POLYGRAPH TEST

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 4, 2016

A new study confirms that scanning a person’s brain with an fMRI is more accurate at picking up lies than a traditional polygraph test.… READ MORE…

SUNSHINE MATTERS A LOT TO MENTAL HEALTH: TEMPERATURE, POLLUTION AND RAIN NOT SO MUCH

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSNOVEMBER 3, 2016

When it comes to your mental and emotional health, the amount of time between sunrise and sunset is the weather variable that matters most, a new study reports.… READ MORE…

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VIDEO GAME-LIKE TEST USED TO STUDY RECOVERY AND LEARNING IN STROKE PATIENTS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 28, 2016

Learning new still does not necessarily help to repair neurological damage following a stroke, a new study reports.… READ MORE…

FRUIT FLY MODEL OF BRAIN DISEASE COULD LEAD TO BLOOD TEST FOR VCJD

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 14, 2016

A new fruit fly model in development could lead to low cost blood tests to help diagnose a deadly prion disease.… READ MORE…

COULD MENTAL MATH BOOST EMOTIONAL HEALTH?

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 11, 2016

According to researchers, engaging the prefrontal cortex with mental math exercises could help to improve emotional health.… READ MORE…

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MENTAL ILLNESS GENETICALLY LINKED TO DRUG USE AND MISUSE

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSOCTOBER 6, 2016

A new study reports there could be a genetic risk for mental illness in those who are more likely to misuse drugs.… READ MORE…

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PARALYZED MAN REGAINS USE OF ARMS AND HANDS AFTER EXPERIMENTAL STEM CELL THERAPY

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSSEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Researchers inject an experimental stem cell treatment into the damaged cervical spine of a recently paralyzed young man, restoring a level of function into his hands and arms.… READ MORE…

HIGH-FAT DIET IN PREGNANCY CAN CAUSE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN OFFSPRING

‘RESIDUAL ECHO’ OF ANCIENT HUMANS IN SCANS MAY HOLD CLUES TO MENTAL DISORDERS

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 26, 2017

A new study in Scientific Reports finds evidence from MRI scans suggests Neanderthal derived genetic variations affect how the brains of modern humans work. Findings may shed light on specific deficits seen in ASD and schizophrenia, researchers believe.… READ MORE…

AUTISM SEVERITY DETECTED WITH BRAIN ACTIVITY TEST

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 25, 2017

EEG tests reveal children on the autism spectrum have lower peak alpha frequency than their peers not on the spectrum. Additionally, the lower the peak alpha frequency, the lower a child’s non-verbal IQ was, the researchers discovered. Researchers believe the peak alpha frequency may not only be a useful biomarker for autism diagnosis, but also a marker to test the severity of the disorder. … READ MORE…

HIGH-FAT DIET IN PREGNANCY CAN CAUSE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN OFFSPRING

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 23, 2017

Mothers who eat high fat diets during pregnancy could be elevating the risk of future depression and anxiety symptoms for their children, a new study in Frontiers in Endocrinology reports. High fat diets may impair the development of the central serotonin system, researchers discovered. Further studies noted that introducing a healthy diet to the offspring at an early age did not reverse the effect.… READ MORE…

ON-SITE ECSTASY PILL TESTING SERVICE MAY REDUCE USER RISKS AT CONCERTS AND RAVES

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJULY 10, 2017

Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have found that free ecstasy pill testing at raves and concerts could have a positive impact in preventing some people from using adulterated drugs. The study, researchers say, adds to critical evidence that on site pill testing is a valuable tool for public health and safety.… READ MORE…

HIPPOCAMPUS UNDERLIES THE LINK BETWEEN SLOWED WALKING AND MENTAL DECLINE

NEUROSCIENCE NEWSJUNE 29, 2017

A new study reports a connection between slowed walking speed and cognitive decline appears to arise in the right hippocampus. Researchers recommend older people may benefit if their doctors measure their walking speed and check for changes over time, which could be an early indicator of impending cognitive decline.… READ MORE…

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