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·March 26, 2026·9 min read

Mentally Active Leisure Protects Against Dementia

A 19-year study reveals that mentally active sitting—such as reading or working—can reduce dementia risk, while passive sitting like watching TV increases it. Researchers suggest "swapping" passive habits for active ones to protect long-term brain health.

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·March 24, 2026·8 min read

Bacterial Infections Accelerate Brain Aging, Dementia Risk

Does infection cause dementia? New research shows severe bacterial infections and UTIs are linked to increased dementia risk, independent of other health factors. Learn how infections might accelerate brain aging.

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·March 24, 2026·6 min read

AI “Creativity” is More Predictable Than Human Thought

New research shows that while AI can produce "creative" answers, its outputs are far more repetitive and predictable than human thought. Relying on LLMs for brainstorming may unintentionally limit the diversity of human ideas.

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·March 24, 2026·11 min read

COVID-19’s Stalling Effect on Children’s Executive Function

The COVID-19 pandemic significantly stunted the growth of children's executive function skills regardless of family income. This delay in self-control and attention development may be a primary driver of post-pandemic academic and behavioral struggles.

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·March 21, 2026·5 min read

Blood Test Predicts Long-Term Cognitive Function After Cardiac Arrest

A new study reveals that neurofilament light chain (NfL) is a superior biomarker for predicting cognitive function after cardiac arrest. Learn how this 48-hour blood test outperforms current methods in identifying long-term brain injury risk.

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·March 7, 2026·10 min read

Why Learning Makes Brain Cells Work Together, Not Apart

New research reveals that mastering a skill makes your brain cells act like a well-trained sports team rather than independent workers.

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·March 6, 2026·8 min read

Your Mindset is the Secret to Aging in Reverse

A decade-long study reveals that 45% of older adults actually improve over time—and your mindset might be the key to joining them.

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·February 23, 2026·6 min read

Expertise Protects Against Cognitive Decline

It’s not just a hobby; it’s a brain workout. Scientists find that the intense perception and memory required for birdwatching literally reorganizes the brain for better aging.

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·February 22, 2026·6 min read

Prenatal Lead Exposure Affects the Aging Brain

A biological time capsule reveals a 60-year secret. Scientists find that lead exposure in the womb can act as a "cognitive accelerator," adding years to the aging brain.

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·February 20, 2026·8 min read

Study Shows Cognitive Recovery in Psychosis

It’s not a single path. A decade-long study reveals how the brain’s "growth chart" can predict recovery and treatment success in people with psychosis.

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·February 13, 2026·9 min read

Lifelong Learning Linked to 5-Year Delay in Alzheimer’s Onset

Can a library card delay dementia? A new study shows that reading, writing, and lifelong learning can push back Alzheimer’s symptoms by five years, building a "cognitive reserve" that defies brain aging.

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·February 12, 2026·7 min read

Cognitive Illusion: Why AI Still Can’t Think Like a Human

Forget the hype about AI "solving" human cognition, new research suggests that the most advanced models may just be master test-takers rather than true thinkers. By uncovering a "glitch" in how AI processes instructions, scientists have revealed that the path to a truly general cognitive model is blocked by a lack of genuine language understanding.

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cognition

Mentally Active Leisure Protects Against Dementia

Bacterial Infections Accelerate Brain Aging, Dementia Risk

AI “Creativity” is More Predictable Than Human Thought

COVID-19’s Stalling Effect on Children’s Executive Function

Blood Test Predicts Long-Term Cognitive Function After Cardiac Arrest

Why Learning Makes Brain Cells Work Together, Not Apart

Your Mindset is the Secret to Aging in Reverse

Expertise Protects Against Cognitive Decline

Prenatal Lead Exposure Affects the Aging Brain

Study Shows Cognitive Recovery in Psychosis

Lifelong Learning Linked to 5-Year Delay in Alzheimer’s Onset

Cognitive Illusion: Why AI Still Can’t Think Like a Human

New Compounds Identified to Save Human Color Vision

Decoding Complexity: Targeting Individual Pathways in the Cortex

Blocking NOX-1 Extends Ketamine’s Effectiveness for Depression

Young Adult Substance Use Affects Memory at 65

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