Tag: Brain
Heading Soccer Balls Could Injure Brain
by on Jan.15, 2012, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, Jan. 15 (HealthDay News) — Soccer players need to use the correct techniques when "heading" — using their unprotected head to stop or redirect the ball — to prevent possible brain injury, researchers say.
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Study Looks at Deep Brain Stimulation in Bipolar Patients
by on Jan.04, 2012, under Health and Fitness
MONDAY, Jan. 2 (HealthDay News) — A small study suggests that deep brain stimulation, which is currently being investigated as a treatment for general depression, may also help patients with bipolar disorder.
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Could Soccer 'Headers' Cause Brain Injury?
by on Nov.29, 2011, under Health and Fitness
TUESDAY, Nov. 29 (HealthDay News) — Frequent "heading" of soccer
balls by avid amateur players may cause brain damage leading to subtle but
serious declines in thinking and coordination skills, a new study
suggests.
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Brain Pathways Seem Disrupted in Kids With ADHD
by on Nov.28, 2011, under Health and Fitness
MONDAY, Nov. 28 (HealthDay News) — The brains of children with
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show abnormalities in
certain areas involved with "visual attention," new research finds.
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Doctor brain drain costs Africa $2 billion
by on Nov.26, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Sub-Saharan African countries that invest in training doctors have ended up losing $2 billion as the expert clinicians leave home to find work in more prosperous developed nations, researchers said on Friday.
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More Facebook friends linked to bigger brain areas
by on Oct.19, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Scientists have found a direct link between the number of "friends" a person has on Facebook and the size of certain brain regions, raising the possibility that using online social networks might change our brains.
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Europe's brain disorder bill hits 800 billion euros
by on Oct.04, 2011, under Health and Fitness
The annual cost of brain disorders in Europe has soared to 798 billion euros ($1 trillion) and the region is facing a political, social and financial "ticking bomb" as more people fall prey to mental illnesses, researchers said on Tuesday.
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Actelion drug cuts brain lesions in MS patients
by on Aug.02, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Actelion's experimental multiple sclerosis drug ponesimod met its main goal in a mid-stage trial, giving the Swiss biotech's pipeline a much-needed boost.
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No link seen between cellphones, brain tumor
by on Jul.14, 2011, under Health and Fitness
People who have used a cellphone for more than a decade do not appear to be at increased risk of a type of non-cancerous brain tumor, a large study suggests.
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Cynthia R. Green, Ph.D.: 8 Easy Ways to Make Your Brain Perform Better
by on Jul.08, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Extreme Cage Combat 8.0 expected to draw large crowd with fights featuring area’s top talent
Michael Randolph | The Bay City TimesJohn SchulzAUBURN — Barley and corn can be a combustible mix. So get ready for the summer’s biggest brawl. Extreme Cage Combat 8.0 comes to the Auburn Cornfest in the Budweiser Beer Tent at…
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Cynthia R. Green, Ph.D.: 8 Easy Ways to Make Your Brain Perform Better
While many of us want to improve our brain health, we aren’t always sure what exactly we need to do, or — more likely — simply can’t imagine putting one more “must-do” item on our list.
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