Holidays on the Brain
The holiday season is upon us! Some people cherish this time of year, while others could do without it. According to a (very smal...
To maintain lifelong mental acuity, avoid early retirement and repetitive jobs
Retiring at 55 and spending the rest of your life relaxing on the front porch may sound appealing, but if you want your brain...
It Takes Two
How do our brains recognize and navigate our environment? Scientists used to think the same part of the brain was at work, but it...
What’s ADHD (and What’s Not) in the Classroom
ADHD is one of the first things that’s suspected when a child’s behavior in class, or performance on schoolwork, is problematic. ...
Why Anxiety can sometimes be misdiagnosed as ADHD
Sometimes kids with anxiety disorders can be misdiagnosed with ADHD, or vice versa. On the surface, the two issues may look simil...
New Alzheimer’s Approach: Cleaning the Brain of “Retired” Cells
Scientists at the Mayo Clinic have found that if you clean out retired brain cells (cells that aren’t dead, but have stopped grow...
Large-Scale MRI Study Confirms ADHD Brain Differences
This is one of the largest-scale studies on ADHD and the brain. Researchers looked at MRI brain scans of more than 3,000 kids and...
ADHD is not just a childhood disorder
Do you find it hard to pay attention? Do you feel the need to move constantly during times when you shouldn’t? Do you find yourse...
Does poor sleep increase Alzheimer’s risk?
Recent research suggests a correlation between poor sleep and Alzheimer’s risk. Although the “why” is not yet conclusive, it may ...