Posts Tagged ‘PET’
Study: Moderate lifetime drinking may lead to lower Alzheimer-related beta amyloid deposits in the brain
__ Moderate drinking tied to lower levels of Alzheimer’s brain protein (Business Standard): “Korean researchers studied 414 men and women, average age 71, who were free of dementia or alcohol-related disorders. All underwent physical exams, tests of mental acuity, and positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. They were carefully interviewed about…
Read MoreUnderstanding Brain Imaging
Daniel Lende and Greg Downey run the though-provoking Neuroanthropology blog. Daniel also teaches a class at University of Notre Dame, and he asked his students to submit group-based blog posts in lieu of the traditional final essays. He explains more on Why A Final Essay When We Can Do This?. Below you have a spectacular…
Read MoreNutritional Supplements and Brain Fitness
Well, the idea that you can just pop a pill to improve your memory and attention lost some ground today. The Associated Press released an article on DHEA, a steroid precursor to testosterone and estrogen used to improve athletic performance, increase sex drive, and reduce fat as well as fight diabetes and heart disease. The…
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