FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2017·4 min readFrequent Sexual Activity Can Boost Brain Power in Older AdultsAccording to a new study, older people who engage in sexual activity on a frequent basis scored higher on tests that reflect cognitive abilities.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·October 6, 2016·4 min readEarly Marijuana Use Associated With Abnormal Brain Function and Lower IQAccording to researchers, early marijuana use may result in abnormal brain function and lower IQ.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·July 21, 2016·4 min readTemporarily Turning Off Brain Area to Better Understand FunctionResearchers report that temporarily turning off an area of the brain changes patterns of activity across much of the remaining brain.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 28, 2016·3 min readMolecular Mechanism for Higher Brain Functions and Neuropsychiatric DisordersFindings could have implications for the development of new treatment strategies for schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 1, 2015·4 min readHow Video Games Can Improve Cognitive FunctionA new study reports on how different types of video games improve cognitive functions.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·August 5, 2015·4 min readLow Scores on Thinking Skills Test Could Signify Increased Heart Attack RiskAccording to researchers, lower performance on thinking skills tests could signify an increased risk for stroke and heart attack in older people.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 15, 2015·4 min readCognitive Function Improved by Exercise in Older AdultsAccording to a new study, older adults can improve their brain function by raising their fitness levels.Read More
