Recent Posts in February, 2020

• Young brains need iron for cognitive development

  Feb 18, 2020
  Research published in the January 27, 2020 edition of JNeurosci indicates that iron levels in the brain tissue rise during development and are linked to cognitive abilities. This research on both ...
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• Immune Cells Do Brain Maintenance During Sleep

  Feb 13, 2020
  You've probably heard that research has shown that the brain clears up waste and updates memories during sleep. But a new study has found that specialized immune cells are hard at work in the brain ...
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• Love sweets? Study finds sugar alters brain chemistry in just 12 days!

  Feb 11, 2020
  Who doesn't love to savor a delicious piece of chocolate or a heaping scoop of ice cream? While it's important to remember that a little bit of sugar is fine in moderation, there is some startling new ...
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• February 27 is National No-Brainer Day

  Feb 6, 2020
  February 27 is National “No-Brainer” Day, created to celebrate “no-brainers:” concepts and tasks that are simple, easy and obvious to most people. But for people with learning struggles, tasks ...
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• February is International Boost Your Self-Esteem Month

  Feb 4, 2020
  Looking for some ways to boost your child's self-esteem? Try these tips: 1. Remind them of past successes. Highlighting past successes doesn’t have to mean just verbally reminding a child that they ...
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