Featured·October 27, 2015·5 min readWeight and Activity Level Factors in Children’s Ability to ThinkAccording to a new study, physical activity levels and weight are both important factors in a child's ability to acquire and use knowledge.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedPsychology·October 12, 2015·6 min readImproving Attention and Memory in Childhood Cancer Survivors with Computerized Cognitive TrainingA new study reports computerized cognitive training is beneficial in improving memory and other cognitive skills for children who have survived cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 26, 2015·5 min readCancelling Intended Actions Appears to Weaken MemoryNew findings could help develop new treatments for disorders characterized by the difficulty to inhibit actions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 25, 2015·6 min readOmega 3 Supplements Do Not Slow Cognitive Decline, Study ReportsA new study reports the dietary supplement Omega 3 does not slow cognitive decline in older people, especially if they already have preexisting cognitive problems.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 23, 2015·4 min readSurprising Link Between TBI and ADHDResearchers discover a significant association between adults who have suffered a TBI and ADHD.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 20, 2015·3 min readWhat Day is it? Why it’s Hard to Keep Track of Days of the WeekA new study reveals mid week days have less mental representations attached to them, making it more difficult for us to recall what day it is.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 17, 2015·5 min readRetinal Changes Used to Track Brain Pathology in SchizophreniaAccording to a new study, tracking retinal changes could provide a new measure for the progression of schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 14, 2015·4 min readOlder People More Easily Distracted than the YoungA new study reports we tend to be more easily distracted as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 11, 2015·3 min readC-Section Impact Baby’s Ability to Focus AttentionAccording to a new study, being born as a result of C-sections slows a baby's spatial attention and plays a role in how well they are able to focus in on an object of interest.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·July 25, 2015·4 min readBug Off Bug! Fruit Fly May be Aware They are Bugging YouNew research reports that like humans, fruit flies may be self aware of their actions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 24, 2015·4 min readDriven to Distraction: Cell Phone Alerts as Distracting as Texting or Talking When DrivingA new study reports texting or phone calls aren't the only things that distract a driver, cell phone notifications are also distracting.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 16, 2015·4 min readAvoiding Civilian Casualties With Help of Brain TrainingA new study reports cognitive training can help prevent mistakenly shooting civilians for the military and law enforcement.Read More
