The most common symptom of Dementia
What do you think is the most common symptom of dementia? A lot of people might guess memory loss, but the answer is actually apa...
Is the internet changing our brains?
A new report completed by an international team of researchers concluded that internet use can make significant changes in our at...
Hearing aids may help protect the brain
How’s your hearing? If it’s not as good as you’d like, you might want to look into a hearing aid. New research shows that wearing...
Researchers again link gum disease and Alzheimer’s
You might want to pick up the dental floss after hearing this: scientists have found bacteria associated with chronic gum disease...
ADHD and emotional difficulties
ADHD and anxiety often occur together. Feeling anxious can fuel flashes of anger. Kids who are worried and anxious about somethin...
New research on why depression is more common in women
Did you know women are much more likely to suffer from depression than men? One group of researchers have uncovered a possible re...
What happens in the brain when your phone dings?
It can be surprising how much something small affects the brain. Take the example of getting a notification on your phone. How do...
News in Alzheimer’s research
In the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s, there are two forms of damaging proteins: amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Now, scient...
Why study bee brains?
A recent study has shown that although they have tiny brains, bees can match symbols (like “4”) to quantities. The researchers ar...