A study by researchers at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the University of California, San Francisco shows that rats given a popularly prescribed antidepressant during development exhibit brain abnormalities and behaviors characteristic of autism spectrum disorders.

Specialized brain training targeted at the regions of a rat’s brain that process sound reversed many aspects of normal, age-related cognitive decline and improved the health of the brain cells.

A commercial brain fitness program has been shown to improve memory in older adults, at least in the period soon after training.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- SharpBrains, a leading market research company focused on brain fitness, today announced the inaugural SharpBrains Summit, the first global and virtual conference to discuss latest technologies for cognitive health and performance.

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- UPMC Health Plan announced today that it has signed an agreement to offer award-winning brain fitness software from Posit Science®, at no cost, to all UPMC for Life Medicare Advantage members.