| Neurology / Neuroscience |
| Obesity and the 'self-control' brain area: What is the link? A new review suggests that the prefrontal cortex, a brain area involved in planning and decision making, has a 'reciprocal relationship' with obesity. |
| Could these brain changes explain phantom limb? Changes in communication between sensory and motor areas of the brain after lower limb amputation could explain phantom sensation, even without pain. |
| Vitamin D and brain health: New mechanism may explain link A new study in mice shows a previously unknown effect of vitamin D deficiency on the brain. The findings may explain why vitamin D is key for brain health. |
| Alzheimer's: 'Holy herb' extract shows promise as future treatment A laboratory screen found that a compound in the Yerba santa medicinal plant protects against several age-related triggers of death in mouse nerve cells. |
| How language shapes our brains...and our lives In this Spotlight, we look at the origins of spoken language, where language is present in the brain, and how the languages we speak shape our world. |
| What are the early signs of dementia? There are 10 early signs and symptoms of dementia, including misplacing things, difficulty solving problems, and confusing times and places. Learn about the other signs in this article. |
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