Current reporting, research and professional developments across Neuropsychology, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
Scientists developed a "cell village" culture method and the Townlet statistical model to track neural stem cell growth and neurotoxin vulnerability across genetically diverse donors, linking 16p11.2 deletion to…
A new study argues argues the autism spectrum has become an overly broad catch-all, risking overdiagnosis and calling for precise subgrouping.
Discovered in 1955, the Oropouche virus has circulated mainly in the Amazon, causing a febrile illness virtually indistinguishable from those caused by dengue, Zika and chikungunya, viruses also transmitted by biting…
It may seem natural to assume that people experience cognitive decline after age 90, but until recently, researchers had limited evidence about how ...
Researchers have found that children whose mothers experienced psychological distress during pregnancy showed measurable differences in the communication between brain regions responsible for ...
Against the backdrop of eye-catching content on smartphones and the constant stimulation of everyday life, school may seem less exciting to children. What can parents do to make learning more engaging ...
A visit from a therapy animal may do more than lift spirits. A new study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings highlights how animal-assisted treatment can support inpatient stroke rehabilitation. Patients who interacted with…
An article published in the Strategic Management Journal, "Value Creation in Innovation Ecosystems," by Ron Adner and Rahul Kapoor, offers a framework for understanding competitive advantage in today's rapidly evolving…
Researchers from Skoltech—a VEB.RF group institution—and their colleagues at the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of SB RAS and other medical science centers in Russia have managed to modulate the breathing and heart…
India's dementia burden is expected to rise with the of ageing population although the factors that may cause the disease might not be identical to those in the West. TheHealthSite.com ...
Can sleep apnea raise your risk of dementia? Here's what researchers say about the link.
A prospective study led by researchers at Children's National found that onabotulinumtoxinA (ONA), commonly known as Botox, reduces headache frequency and headache-related disability in children and young adults with…
Researchers say scalable framework paves the way for monitoring a broad spectrum of neurodegenerative and aging-related disorders.
In a longitudinal study conducted at Vanderbilt Health, including investigators from the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer's Center (VMAC), researchers found that lower cardiac output is associated with ...
Here are some of the behaviours that scientists believe will keep your head in the game ...
People exposed to less sugar in their first 1,000 days of life experienced lower risks of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia, as well as anxiety and depression, according to a study in npj ...
The American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) now recommend blood pressure treatments for preventing dementia. With implementation, experts say, the recommendations may ...
Neurologist Mercè Boada explains how purpose and learning build cognitive networks and protect autonomy. Discover the insights.
The Brain Aneurysm Foundation (BAF), the leading advocacy organization supporting education, research and policy to transform the treatment of brain aneurysms, today announced the recipients of its ...
New research suggests the human brain is biologically programmed to defend body fat, making it difficult for many people to maintain weight loss even after successful dieting.
Why classic advice about dementia prevention is no longer enough If you’re already eating healthily, moving regularly, and connecting with others to safeguard your mind, you’re not alone. These ...
Feeling sleepier during the day as we get older may be more important than many people realize. A new study suggests that older women who become increasingly sleepy over time may have a much higher ...
Weight loss is not simply a test of willpower. The human brain evolved to protect body fat during times of scarcity, and it can treat a previously higher weight as the new normal, triggering stronger hunger, cravings…
Studies suggest the word “brain” can make questionable claims seem more convincing. Here’s how leaders can separate scientific evidence from scientific-sounding advice.
BackgroundAdult second language (L2) learning offers a valuable model for studying experience-dependent brain plasticity beyond early development. Neuroimaging studies have reported structural and functional changes…
IntroductionPediatric speech sound disorders (SSDs) affect many young children and are commonly assessed through auditory-perceptual judgments and IPA transcription, which are limited by listener bias, variable…
This study investigates affective responses to words in bilinguals’ native (L1) and second (L2) languages. Specifically, we examine how the extent to which concepts are related to one’s own native or second culture…
Adult painting emerges from a sophisticated multisensory integration between vision, touch, proprioception, and motor control, taking shape as a form of active Bayesian inference about the external environment. The…
Losing weight is not simply a matter of willpower. New research suggests the human brain is biologically programmed to defend body fat, making it difficult for ...
A new study uses AI voxel mapping to highlight regional brain age acceleration in Alzheimer's disease.
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