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January 21st 2025
The study found that internalizing and externalizing factors, brain maturation, and decreasing volumes of brain regions were linked to eating disorders.
Study: Language Learning Associated With Cognitive Benefits for Older Adults
November 9th 2021The investigators found that older adults who studied Spanish had similar improvements to critical cognitive skills as those engaged in brain training activities specifically targeting those skills.
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Daily Medication Pearl: Solriamfetol (Sunosi) for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
October 13th 2021The mechanism of action of solriamfetol is mediated through its activity as a dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor indicated for excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy or obstructive sleep apnea.
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Study: Ketone Supplement May Be Therapeutic for Boosting Brain Function in Obesity
October 7th 2021The researchers also demonstrated that ketone supplements may be a novel therapy for protecting and improving brain health in people with obesity who are at risk of developing neurocognitive impairment.
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Lisdexamfetamine Reduces Symptoms of Cognitive Sluggishness in Adult Patients With ADHD
August 31st 2021It is currently debated whether or not sluggish cognitive tempo—defined as a collection of symptoms that include persistent dreaminess, fatigue, and slow working speed—is part of ADHD or separate from it.
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Study: Physical Activity Associated With Better Cognition in Breast Cancer Patients
August 24th 2021This research lays the foundation for future clinical trials aimed at investigating whether moderate to vigorous exercise can minimize “chemo brain,” which is a decline in cognitive function many patients with breast cancer experience.
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Study Finds Short Naps Do Not Relieve Sleep Deprivation
August 19th 2021According to Fenn, these numbers are significant when considering the types of errors that are likely to occur in sleep-deprived operators, such as surgeons or police officers, and the 4% decrease in errors could potentially save lives.
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Study Finds Link Between Tooth Loss and Cognitive Impairment, Dementia
July 8th 2021This risk was not seen in older adults with dentures, which could indicate that the cognitive decline associated with tooth loss could be mitigated through timely and effective treatment with dentures, according to the investigators.
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