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·June 1, 2023·4 min read

Untangling the Human Mind: The Interplay Between Cognition and Personality

Researchers make strides in mapping the complex interplay between human cognition and personality traits. This study synthesized data from over 1,300 studies globally, representing 2 million participants, to examine how personality traits and cognitive abilities intertwine.

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·June 1, 2023·6 min read

Intelligence and Decision-Making: Do Smarter People Really Think Faster?

Researchers made a startling discovery about intelligence and decision-making speed. Their findings indicate that those with higher IQs are quicker when solving simple tasks, but take more time to resolve complex problems compared to those with lower IQs.

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·May 30, 2023·6 min read

Middle Age Sexual Satisfaction: A Potential Early Sign of Cognitive Decline

Researchers found lower sexual satisfaction in middle age may be a warning sign of future cognitive decline. The study examined associations between erectile function, sexual satisfaction, and cognition in hundreds of middle-aged men, discovering a correlation between declines in sexual satisfaction and future memory loss. This study tracks sexual satisfaction, sexual health, and cognition over time, revealing a novel potential risk factor for cognitive decline. While the causality remains uncertain, this relationship suggests that improving sexual satisfaction might positively affect memory function.Researchers found lower sexual satisfaction in middle age may be a warning sign of future cognitive decline. The study examined associations between erectile function, sexual satisfaction, and cognition in hundreds of middle-aged men, discovering a correlation between declines in sexual satisfaction and future memory loss.

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·May 29, 2023·7 min read

Memory Boosting Power of Flavanols in Aging Adults

A new study establishes the critical role of flavanols, nutrients found in certain fruits and vegetables, in mitigating age-related memory loss. The research shows a correlation between flavanol intake and scores on memory tests among older adults.

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·May 24, 2023·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Pathology Found in Superagers With Superior Cognition

A new study found people who are 90+ and have superior cognitive skills have similar levels of brain pathology as Alzheimer's patients. However, they also have less brain pathology of other neurodegenerative diseases. The researchers are now looking at how lifestyle habits and health conditions are associated with superior cognition in individuals who are 90+.

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·May 24, 2023·6 min read

Multivitamins Linked to Better Memory and Slower Cognitive Aging

A new study suggests daily multivitamin supplementation could improve memory among older adults. The study tested the impact of multivitamins on cognitive function. Compared to a placebo group, participants taking daily multivitamins showed significantly better memory performance over a three-year period.

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·May 15, 2023·4 min read

Unique Microglia Subset Crucial for Cognitive Functioning

A new study discovered not all microglia are the same, challenging existing beliefs. A unique subset of these cells, the ARG1+microglia, important for proper cognitive functions, were identified in mice, with evidence suggesting a similar subset exists in humans.

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·May 11, 2023·5 min read

Thought Power: Altering Tactile Perception With the Power of Imagination

Researchers have discovered that our beliefs, when strongly held, can actually change how we physically experience the world around us.

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·May 10, 2023·5 min read

Menthol Inhalation May Boost Cognitive Ability in Alzheimer’s

Menthol inhalation can improve cognitive abilities in animal models of Alzheimer's disease, researchers report. Short, repeated exposure to menthol can modulate the immune system and prevent cognitive decline commonly seen in Alzheimer's.

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·May 3, 2023·5 min read

Pilot Study Shows Promise for Remote Aerobic Walking Exercise in Improving Cognitive Function for People with Multiple Sclerosis

Remote aerobic walking exercise training can improve cognitive processing speed impairment in fully ambulatory persons with multiple sclerosis (MS). The results are promising for individuals with MS who experience cognitive processing speed impairment and provide a more inclusive solution for remote exercise programs.

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·May 2, 2023·4 min read

The Lasting Impact of High School Quality on Cognition 60 Years Later

A new study has established a connection between late-life cognition and the quality of education a person was able to access in high school. Sampling over 2000 people who attended high school in the 1960s, researchers found those who had a better educational high school experience faired better in tests of cognitive function later in life than those who had attended a poorer quality high school. The findings could help improve current educational standards and suggest focusing on the quality of high school education can have a significant, beneficial impact on cognition throughout life, especially for minorities who are more likely to attend schools with a lower educational quality.

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·April 29, 2023·5 min read

Cognitive Flexibility: How the Brain Learns New Rules to Navigate the Changing World

In everyday life, our brains adapt to new situations using the prefrontal cortex. A team of neuroscientists discovered a special class of neurons in the prefrontal cortex that enable flexible behavior, and when malfunctioning, may contribute to conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These long-range inhibitory connections synchronize gamma oscillations across the left and right prefrontal cortex, allowing the brain to change its behavior at the right moment. This research could lead to new treatments for psychiatric conditions by targeting these long-range inhibitory connections.

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cognition

Untangling the Human Mind: The Interplay Between Cognition and Personality

Intelligence and Decision-Making: Do Smarter People Really Think Faster?

Middle Age Sexual Satisfaction: A Potential Early Sign of Cognitive Decline

Memory Boosting Power of Flavanols in Aging Adults

Alzheimer’s Pathology Found in Superagers With Superior Cognition

Multivitamins Linked to Better Memory and Slower Cognitive Aging

Unique Microglia Subset Crucial for Cognitive Functioning

Thought Power: Altering Tactile Perception With the Power of Imagination

Menthol Inhalation May Boost Cognitive Ability in Alzheimer’s

Pilot Study Shows Promise for Remote Aerobic Walking Exercise in Improving Cognitive Function for People with Multiple Sclerosis

The Lasting Impact of High School Quality on Cognition 60 Years Later

Cognitive Flexibility: How the Brain Learns New Rules to Navigate the Changing World

Wireless Olfactory Feedback System Enhances VR Experiences

Alexithymia & Childhood Trauma: Unraveling The Mysterious Connection

Deciphering the Century-Old Mystery: Revealing the Temporal Pole’s Function in the Brain

How the Brain Decodes Speech in Noisy Rooms

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