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New Study Finds Antidepressants May Boost Memory

Antidepressants have the potential to improve memory and thinking skills, a new study suggests. Some patients experienced a boost on brain tests after taking the SSRI antidepressant escitalopram (Lexapro), researchers report. The drug appeared to affect a serotonin receptor… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of […]

Published on September 23, 2024

Pandemic Did Not Raise Babies’ Autism Risk

Kids born during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic appear to have no higher risk of autism, even if they were exposed to COVID in the womb, a new study finds.The study offers reassurance to doctors and parents who’ve been worried about the developmental health of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on September 23, 2024

New Study Finds Dog and Human Brains Sync Up

Researchers in China have conducted a first-ever experiment that shows our brains can synchronize with dogs, suggesting a deep neurological level of bonding.According to ScienceAlert, scientists placed electrodes on the heads of both human and canine study participants,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on September 23, 2024