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Recent Brain & Nervous System Articles

Baby’s Smile Lights Up Mom’s Brain
A crying infant didn't evoke same response, study found

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

Health Tip: Giving Medications to People With Alzheimer’s
Offer clear instructions

Genes Get Out the Vote
Your DNA may be pushing you to cast a ballot, study suggests

Mental Test Spots Alzheimer’s Risk
Questionnaire for those close to patient pinpointed who was likely to progress to dementia

Research Links Low HDL Levels With Memory Loss
But experts aren't ready to embrace the findings as fact

Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Early Promise
Slowed cognitive decline in patients without ApoE4 gene, trial shows

Staying Social May Keep Dementia at Bay
Study in older women found friends, family helped minds stay sharp

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