FeaturedPsychology·November 18, 2015·5 min readInfants Capable of Logical Reasoning Before the Age of OneAccording to researchers, at 10 months of age, babies are capable of deductive problem solving.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 18, 2015·4 min readBrain Scan Reveals Cognitive Deficits in Older ‘Cognitively Normal’ HIV+ IndividualsResearchers report brain scans showed deficits in an area of the brain associated with cognitive function in older individuals with HIV who scored 'cognitively normal' in tests.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 17, 2015·4 min readRecognizing the Basic Structure of Language is Not Unique to Human BrainA new study sheds light on the evolutionary roots of language in the human brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 16, 2015·8 min readWhen Is It Safe to Go Back to the Game After Concussion?Researchers made advancements in developing new tests to monitor cognitive and motor function following a sports related concussion.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 14, 2015·5 min readCommon Myths and Truths About Alzheimer’s DiseaseAlzheimer's specialist compiles eight myths and truths about the disease to help shed light and raise general awareness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 13, 2015·5 min readHow the Arts Influence Our Minds and Nervous SystemA new book reveals how entertainers in the 19th Century used scientific findings about cognitive function to play on the nerves of the spectators.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·November 12, 2015·5 min readExperimental Alzheimer’s Drug Slows Clock on Key Aspects of AgingResearchers discover an experimental Alzheimer's disease drug appears to slow key features of the aging process, including memory loss and improved a number of physiological features.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 12, 2015·3 min readLead Exposure Impacts Children’s SleepAccording to a new study, early life exposure to lead can increase risk of insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems in later childhood.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 12, 2015·2 min readImproving Kids Cognitive Skills Though SportsAccording to researchers, participating in sports can help improve and develop cognitive skills in children.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularPsychology·November 11, 2015·4 min readCan’t Take My Eyes Off You: Why We Look at Pretty FacesA new study reports our brains may reward us for looking at pretty faces.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 9, 2015·2 min readWhy Superstitions are Hard to ShakeEven when people know their superstitious belief or action makes no sense, they still allow their irrational belief to influence how they think, behave or feel, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 5, 2015·6 min readHow Positive Stimuli Provides Positive Benefits to the Distracted BrainResearchers have identified how the brain processes and differentiates between negative and positive emotions.Read More
