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Brain training induces lasting brain and mental health gains for veterans and civilians with brain injury
CHICAGO: In the first study of its kind, veterans and civilians with traumatic brain injury showed improved cognitive performance and psychological and neural health following strategy-based cognitive training.
“Veterans and others who have sustained traumatic brain injuries often experience persistent cognitive and psychological difficulties, such Read More »
PTSD is associated with accelerated aging
LOS ANGELES: Research suggests that patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) appear to be at risk for accelerated aging, or premature senescence.
Whereas previous studies have found PTSD to be associated with chronic depression, anger, insomnia, eating disorders, substance abuse and several other psychological disorders, Read More »
Scientists brew omega-3 supplement without fish
NEW ORLEANS: Researchers believe they are one step closer to creating all the benefits of a fish-derived dietary supplement, without the fish.
With growing concerns about the sustainability of fish stocks and high levels of pollutants in some omega-3 supplements, scientists were turning their attention Read More »
Peeking into healthy brains to see if Alzheimer’s is brewing
SACRAMENTO: Sticky plaque gets the most attention, but now healthy seniors at risk of Alzheimer’s are letting scientists peek into their brains to see if another culprit is lurking.
No one knows what actually causes Alzheimer’s, but the suspects are its two hallmarks – the Read More »