Hippocampus is involved in quick and successful decisionsThe hippocampus in the brain’s temporal lobe is responsible for more than just long-term memory.
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‘Memory region’ of the brain also involved in conflict resolution
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Kessler researchers find ramelteon may be useful for sleep problems after TBI
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Pilot study showed longer total sleep time and improved cognition after 3 weeks of ramelteon therapyKessler researchers found preliminary evidence for the effectiveness of ramelteon for the…
Maltreated children’s brains show ‘encouraging’ ability to regulate emotions
August 20, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
There’s a common assumption that children subjected to abuse or trauma will have problematic emotions across the board — muted responses to positive situations and extreme reactions to negative ones. But a new study’s findings suggest that maltreated …
Two proteins work together to help cells eliminate trash; Parkinson’s may result
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Two proteins that share the ability to help cells deal with their trash appear to need each other to do their jobs and when they don’t connect, it appears to contribute to development of Parkinson’s disease, scientists report.
Anxiety in the workplace can lead to lower job performance
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The effect of workplace anxiety on job performance is closely connected to the quality of relationships between employees, their bosses and their co-workers, according to a new study.
‘Memory region’ of brain also involved in conflict resolution
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The hippocampus in the brain’s temporal lobe is responsible for more than just long-term memory. Researchers have for the first time demonstrated that it is also involved in quick and successful conflict resolution.
Ramelteon may be useful for sleep problems after TBI
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Researchers found preliminary evidence for the effectiveness of ramelteon for the treatment of sleep disturbances after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Ramelteon is a melatonin-agonist without the risks for dependence or addiction. Although it is approve…
Brief postnatal blindness triggers long-lasting reorganization in the brain
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A brief period of postnatal visual deprivation, when early in life, drives a rewiring of the brain areas involved in visual processing, even if the visual restoration is completed well before the baby reaches one year of age, researchers reveal.
Brain waves behind indecisiveness discovered
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Some people find it difficult to make decisions. In a new study, neuroeconomists now reveal that the intensity of the communication between different regions of the brain dictates whether we are indecisive or not.
Study finds association between people who have had a traumatic brain injury, ADHD
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A new study has found a ‘significant association’ between adults who have suffered a traumatic brain injury at some point in their lives and who also have attention deficit hyperactive disorder.
