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Video games linked to greater risk of Alzheimer’s
CHICAGO: People who regularly play video games could be at greater risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders, a study suggests.
The study looked at adults who spent at least six hours a week playing video games.
It found that gamers tend to use Read More »
Tiny spheres of human cells mimic the brain say researchers
FORT WORTH: Researchers have embarked on a study after becoming frustrated with the lack of a good model system to study human brain development and function.
Although techniques like functional magnetic resonance imaging allow scientists to broadly visualize brain activity they don’t give an up-close-and-personal Read More »
Slow cognitive process amongst teens linked with depression
WASHINGTON: A new study has observed that teens with slower performance on a test of “cognitive processing speed” are more likely to have depression and anxiety symptoms as adults.
According to the new research, adolescents with slower processing speed may be at increased later risk Read More »
Non-memory Alzheimer’s symptoms more likely in younger people
NEW YORK: People with Alzheimer’s may not always experience memory loss as their first symptom of the disease, with younger people more likely to have problems with judgement, language or visual and spatial awareness than older people.
Brain neurons suggest a need for greater awareness Read More »