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Electrical stimulation of the brain is emerging as potential therapy for a wide range of neurological and psychiatric diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Electrical stimulation improves memory: Study

Patients recalled more words from a previously viewed list when low-amplitude electrical stimulation was delivered to...

30 Jan 2018 3:51 PM IST

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Memory skills that make you smarter

Using hacks to recall adds to smartness.

30 Jan 2018 10:54 AM IST

The amygdala and hypothalamus are regions of the brain that control several memory and emotional functions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Consuming turmeric improves memory and mood: study

The study, published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, involved 40 adults who had mild memory complaints.

28 Jan 2018 6:05 PM IST

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Here's what memories are made of

Researchers from the University of Colorado at Boulder conducted the study.

28 Jan 2018 1:28 PM IST

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Working before and after stroke is good for brain health

Previous research has shown stroke greatly increases dementia risk.

26 Jan 2018 4:11 PM IST

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Tiny implant opens way to deliver drugs deep into the brain

Numerous groups are working on implants to deliver neurologic drugs in different ways.

25 Jan 2018 8:14 PM IST

The people who took curcumin experienced significant improvements in their memory and attention abilities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Turmeric may help boost memory, lower Alzheimer's risk: study

Four people taking curcumin, and two taking placebos, experienced mild side effects such as abdominal pain and nausea.

24 Jan 2018 4:09 PM IST

Sleep deprivation and difficulties with getting a good nights rest have long been linked to cognitive problems over time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Middle age sleep problems tied to cognitive decline down the line

No one sleep therapy is a cure for all.

24 Jan 2018 10:24 AM IST

The salience network detects important information, both in the environment and internally. (Photo: Pixabay)

Why some people are more creative than others decoded

They were able to use that pattern to predict how creative other people's responses would be based on their connections...

23 Jan 2018 10:16 AM IST

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Researchers explain why it's difficult to say no to carbs

Researchers hope their findings could help lead to a way for people to avoid unhealthy junk food.

22 Jan 2018 2:13 PM IST

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects 0.6-1.5% of the global population, comprising many different syndromes and conditions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Epilepsy associated with brain volume differences: Study

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects 0.6-1.5% of the global population, comprising many different syndromes...

22 Jan 2018 11:08 AM IST

Tinnitus is the perception of sound that has no source outside the head, and its often caused by exposure to loud noise. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sound therapy may train the brain to ignore tinnitus

Causes might include grinding the teeth at night or taking certain medications like aspirin or certain anti-inflammatory...

21 Jan 2018 5:03 PM IST