Finding runs counter to notion that thought processes slow down with age
Study found they preceded actual development of disease by 5 to 10 years
Research is still preliminary, with few patients involved so far
Small study finds that MS might reduce volume in area of brain affecting thought process
By engaging the mind, melodies compete with pain pathways, researchers say
More memory woes noted in seniors who had experienced these events, researchers say.
Healthy seniors with higher levels of certain nutrients did better on thinking tests, researchers say
Early diagnosis benefits patients and their families, experts say
Intelligence quotient isn't fixed at birth, and can increase with education, study suggests
Research involved monitoring the animals' brains while they trotted on treadmills
In New York City, people with dementia and their caregivers come together in song
But medical value of screening isn't obvious yet
Differences in how people process sounds might be one cause of this learning disability, study suggests
Larger olfactory bulbs in brain gave evolutionary advantage, study says
Possible factors include obesity and anabolic-steroid use, researchers say
Small study finds quicker recovery from 'hemispatial neglect'
Timing of daily physical activity was also linked to odds for mental decline, study found
Lower levels of serotonin found in women who had used 'rave' drug up to two years earlier
Study finds differences between patients with and without mental decline
Watching a video, toddlers with autism reacted to action, not emotional content
Mental fuzziness can last several years after breast cancer treatments, study finds
Study also finds that chewing throughout exam could backfire
Exposure to violence has a measurable effect, researchers say
New study suggests brain is adaptable, learning is lifelong
'Outside-in' disease progression could change approach to diagnosis, treatment, researchers say
Babies weighing less than 3.3 pounds are more likely to have lowered function as adults, study says
What seniors can do to help stay sharp
Study found reductions in 'gray matter,' with changes differing by gender
The good news is that lifestyle changes may lower your risk for all three conditions, experts say
Incidence is roughly 30 percent among teens with both conditions, study finds
They can last for months but in most cases will disappear, study finds
'Catamenial' epilepsy also associated with more seizures during pregnancy, study shows
Brain lesions in the hypothalamus trigger laughing seizures, study shows
But most in small study returned to normal within a month
Findings could explain their anti-social tendencies, researchers say
Study shows creative thinkers are more likely to act dishonestly during tests than others
Study debunks notion that males focus on the subject far more often than females do
MRI study suggests repetitive hits might be harmful, but more research needed
It's not clear what those changes mean though, experts note
Areas involving 'visual attention' and working memory less active, MRI scans show
Study also found sinuses act like a bellows, help keep brain the right temperature
Human mind more readily processes photos of naked vs. clothed people
Brain imaging shows experienced meditators can prevent their minds from wandering
Portable device that measures BP changes during daily activities also may shed light on brain health
If confirmed, findings eventually could help in diagnosing condition
A doorway can act as an 'event boundary,' study suggests
Age-related brain changes seen as likely cause for some memory problems in elderly, researchers say
Study participants felt better when they 'reappraised' images of angry faces
Scans of young athletes reveal concussion-like damage from repeated mild blows
High IQ at age 5 or 10 linked to raised risk of illegal drug use by age 30, study finds