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Brain
Anxiety, Shyness May Be Long-Lasting Traits
Brain mechanism present early in life predisposes people to worry, study finds
SIDS Linked to Brain Chemical Dysfunction
Improper regulation of serotonin triggered sudden death in mice, researchers report
More 90-Plus Women Than Men Prone to Dementia
But far more women live to be that old, study authors note
Genes Get Out the Vote
Your DNA may be pushing you to cast a ballot, study suggests
Staying Social May Keep Dementia at Bay
Study in older women found friends, family helped minds stay sharp
Unhealthy Meals Dull Older Diabetics’ Memory
Antioxidant vitamins counter cognitive decline, but experts say eating healthy is better
Low Childhood IQ Tied to Dementia in Old Age
Findings apply to vascular dementia, not Alzheimer's, researchers say
Parkinson’s Drugs Again Linked to Compulsive Disorders
Impulsive gambling, shopping, sex and binge eating common among patients, study shows
New Hope for Parkinson’s Patients
Experimental drug, patch for current drug both control symptoms better, studies show
Senior Falls Can Lead to Brain Injury
They resulted in 8,000 deaths, 56,000 hospitalizations for those 65 and older, CDC reports
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