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Concussions accelerate Alzheimer’s disease-related brain atrophy and cognitive decline in people who are at genetic risk for the condition, research has found. The findings show promise for detecting the influence of concussion on neurodegeneration.

Although it is common knowledge that stress impacts cardiovascular health, the mechanisms at work have remained a mystery. New research gives fresh clues.

A new study published in Journal of Experimental Psychology: General has found that people fail to notice that white people are white.

Antidepressant use nearly doubles the risk of hip fracture among community-dwelling persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland.

Heightened activity in the amygdala — a region of the brain involved in stress — is associated with a greater risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a study that provides new insights into the possible mechanism by which stress can lead to ca…

Before epilepsy surgery, doctors may consider using brain imaging to locate language and memory functions in the brain instead of the more invasive procedure that is commonly used, according to a guideline. It is the first evidence-based guideline that…

Heightened activity in the amygdala – a region of the brain involved in stress – is associated with a greater risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a new study.

Neuroscientists have adapted their MRI scanner to make it easier to scan infants’ brains as the babies watch movies featuring different types of visual input.

Speech and communication problems are common after a stroke. Get some first-hand tips for helping a friend or family member back to recovery.

Stress is part of our everyday lives. While some thrive on it, it makes others sick. But what does stress do to our senses?