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Not All Dementia Is Called Alzheimer’s
Vascular cognitive impairment impedes ability to organize thoughts, but it is preventable

Playing Video Games May Boost Older Brains
Study suggests video gaming could be part of mental exercise routine for older people

Memory Formation Different in Those With Stress-Related Psychiatric Disorders
Study may lead to new treatments for PTSD, researchers say

Exercise Keeps the Brain Young
Experiments in mice find running increases production of neural stem cells

Compound Tied to Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia
High kynurenic acid levels like 'gasoline on the fire' of affected neurotransmitters

Ginkgo No Shield Against Alzheimer’s
Taking the herb long-term didn't prevent or curb dementia, researchers say

Fewer Brain ’Tangles’ May Mean Smarter Old Age
Autopsies of quick-witted elderly hint at how they stayed that way

Vitamin Holds Promise for Alzheimer’s Disease
Treatment cured memory problems in mice, researchers found

Epilepsy Drug May Prevent, Treat Alzheimer’s
Valproic acid blocked formation of brain plaques in mice, Canadian study finds

Memory Lapses Come When 2 Parts of Brain Compete
Researchers say finding could lead to treatment for compulsive, addictive disorders