WASHINGTON, D.C.: Scientists studying the brain have found that just 10 days without exercise decreases the flow of blood to the brain.

And researchers from from the University of Maryland School of Public Health said one of the areas most affected was the hippocampus.

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NEW YORK: Researchers say post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by workers who responded to the World Trade Center attacks may be affecting their brain functions.

The study is the latest research into how PTSD can affect a person’s brain functions and potentially lead to certain forms Read More »

NEW YORK: As has been reported in Alzheimer’s disease, a high level of “cognitive reserve” ― specifically, a person’s level of occupational attainment ― may be associated with a delay in the onset of symptoms relating to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), according to new research…

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NEW YORK: Most research to date has focused on the association between depression and dementia, but not many studies were performed to investigate the link between anxiety and dementia.

Anxiety is associated with increased risk for cognitive decline and dementia, according to a meta-analysis…

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