FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 18, 2018·3 min readSleep Deprivation Takes Toll on Decision MakingA new study will look at how sleep deprivation affects cognitive flexibility and cognitive processing on a neurobiological level.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 17, 2018·3 min readSmarter Brains Run on Sparsely Connected NeuronsA new study reveals the brains of higher IQ people tend to have leaner, yet more efficient neural connections. Researchers report, the more intelligent a person, the fewer dendrites they have in their cerebral cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 16, 2018·3 min readIntimacy in Later Life Does Not Slow Memory LossA new study reveals there is no link between sexual activity in older adults and slowing the progression of age related cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 15, 2018·5 min readHow Young Children Deal with DeathResearchers consider how best to approach the subject of death with young children.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 14, 2018·3 min readExploring the Connection Between Diet, Gut Microbes and Cognitive DeclineResearchers believe their new study will provide a mechanistic understanding of how our microbiome and diets can impact the development of Alzheimer's disease. The study will aim to provide evidence of possible diet induced effects on gut bacteria, which could influence age associated cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 14, 2018·3 min readBrain Size Mediates the Association Between Height and Cognitive AbilityResearchers have identified a link between cortical surface area, height and cognitive ability. The study reports taller people have bigger cortices, which in turn is linked to better cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 14, 2018·3 min readUnpacking Compulsive Hoarding DisorderA new study reveals those with compulsive hoarding disorder assign emotional attachments to possessions as a way of compensating for a lack of emotional warmth during early development. Additionally, those with the disorder exhibit poor confidence in memory and cognitive skills.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 10, 2018·6 min readMeditation and Breathing Exercises Can Sharpen Your MindTrinity College Dublin researchers report controlled breathing, a key element of meditation, directly affects noradrenaline levels in the brain. The study suggests controlled breathing can enhance attention and improve overall brain health.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 10, 2018·4 min readDepression Linked to Memory Problems and Brain AgingA new study reveals older adults with greater symptoms of depression have a smaller brain volume and a 55% greater chance of vascular lesions in the brain than those who do not have depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 8, 2018·4 min readImpaired Brain Pathways May Cause Attention Problems Following StrokeResearchers report the impairment of the right thalamic and caudate prefrontal pathways appear to be associated with attention deficits in patients following a stroke.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 7, 2018·6 min readWhy People Become More Prone to Distraction With AgeA new study reports the locus coerleus, a brain network that controls our ability to focus while under stress, appears to weaken as we age. This may explain why we find it more difficult to focus as we get older.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 4, 2018·3 min readDancers’ Brains React Quickly to Changes in Music and Display Brain Frequencies Linked to Emotion and Memory ProcessesA new study reveals professional dancers' brains react more quickly to musical changes than professional musicians. EEG data reveals dancers display stronger synchronization at a lower theta frequency, which is linked to emotional and memory processing. The study backs up previous findings that indicate both the auditory and motor cortices of dancers develop in unique ways.Read More
