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New Cognitive Telerehabilitation Program Uses Virtual Reality
Researchers are working on a
telerehabilitation program
for treating people with
cognitive deficits caused by
acquired brain damage. A
... > full story
Adult Brain Neurons Can Remodel Connections
Overturning a century of
prevailing thought,
scientists are finding that
neurons in the adult brain
can remodel their
connections. ... > full story
More Evidence The Aging Brain Is Easily Distracted
Researchers have found more
evidence that older adults
aren't able to filter out
distracting information as
well as younger adults. In
an interesting twist, this
... > full story
Strong Education Blunts Effects Of Alzheimer's Disease, Study Suggests
A test that reveals brain
changes believed to be at
the heart of Alzheimer's
disease has bolstered the
theory that education can
... > full story
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Treating Sleep Apnea In Alzheimer's Patients Helps Cognition
December 4, 2008 — Continuous positive airway pressure treatment seems to improve cognitive functioning in patients with Alzheimer's disease who also suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, according to the results of a ... > full story -
Experimental Drug May Address Working Memory Impairments That Occur In Schizophrenia
December 2, 2008 — In one of the first instances of targeted drug design in psychiatric treatment, researchers have found an experimental agent that shows promise in addressing working memory impairments that occur in ... > full story -
Lower Childhood IQ Associated With Higher Risk Of Adult Mental Disorders
December 1, 2008 — In a new, long-term study covering more than three decades, researchers found that children with lower IQs showed an increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders as adults, including ... > full story -
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Predicting The Future For Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
November 25, 2008 — "How will our loved one come out of this?" After an accident that results in severe traumatic brain injury, the answer to this simple question can change everything. A new study describes the tools ... > full story -
Exploring The Health And Protective Benefits Of Light To Moderate Alcohol Consumption
November 20, 2008 — While the physiological damage and social havoc created by alcohol abuse and dependency are well-known, it is also true that light-to-moderate drinking has certain health benefits. This mini-review ... > full story -
'Super' Aged Brains Reveal First Secrets Of Sharp Memory In Old Age
November 17, 2008 — Researchers have wondered if the brains of the elderly with still laser sharp memory were different than everyone else's. So, they took a novel approach and investigated what goes right in an aging ... > full story -
Computerized Carer Lessens Dementia Load
November 12, 2008 — An artificial intelligence coaching system has been developed that will help carers of older adults with moderate dementia. The COACH system uses a camera and computer to deliver interactive advice ... > full story -
Certain Types Of Thinking Are Best Suited To Certain Types Of Problem-solving
November 12, 2008 — Geometry problems are best solved by a combination of verbal and spatial strategies, but not shape-based imagery ... > full story -
Intelligent Walker Designed To Assist The Elderly And People Undergoing Medical Rehabilitation
November 10, 2008 — Researchers have designed an intelligent walker (i-Walker) that goes a step beyond conventional walkers as it can communicate with the user, think for itself and react to the environment. The device ... > full story -
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Kidney Transplantation Can Improve Mental Performance, Study Finds
November 7, 2008 — Individuals with kidney disease often suffer from cognitive impairment, but kidney transplantation can improve their mental performance, according to new ... > full story
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