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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

Scientists Erase Specific Memories in Mice
But the days of 'targeted forgetting' in humans are still long off, experts say

Job, Education May Buffer Against Dementia
Cognitive reserve compensates for brain damage, study says

ALS, Alzheimer’s Insights Could Improve Treatment
But each discovery awaits testing in humans, experts note