Monthly Archives: September 2018

Abstract: “Physical exercise has beneficial effects on neurocognitive function, including hippocampus-dependent episodic memory. Exercise intensity level can be assessed according to whether it induces a stress response; the most effective exercise for improving hippocampal function remains unclear. Our prior work … Continue reading

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Abstract: “This paper examines the effect of both cumulative and transitory exposures to air pollution for the same individuals over time on cognitive performance by matching a nationally representative longitudinal survey and air quality data in China according to the … Continue reading

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Vascular comorbidities are prevalent among people with multiple sclerosis and have adverse disease-related consequences. In the general population, physical activity and exercise training have proven beneficial for vascular disease risk management. People with multiple sclerosis exhibit particularly low rates of physical activity; … Continue reading

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How does exercise keep your brain young? By Kelly Servick, Sep. 6, 2018. “Stay active; age gracefully. Behind this truism, there’s a pile of unanswered scientific questions. Researchers are still sorting out what it is about physical activity that seems … Continue reading

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Abstract summary: “Cannabis use is a heritable trait that has been associated with adverse mental health outcomes. In the largest genome-wide association study (GWAS) for lifetime cannabis use to date (N = 184,765), (Pasman and colleagues) identified eight genome-wide significant independent single … Continue reading

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