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FeaturedPsychology·April 25, 2015·3 min readReading to Children Promotes Brain DevelopmentResearchers provide evidence that reading to young children is associated with brain activity supporting early reading skills.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·April 22, 2015·3 min readWhat’s Driving Your Teen’s Brain?A new study reveals how the teenage brain negotiate risk.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 15, 2015·5 min readComplex Cognition Shaped the Stone Age Hand AxeAccording to a new study, higher executive function was required to create a Lower Paleolithic hand axe.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 14, 2015·5 min readMeaningful Social Engagement Could Prevent Brain Atrophy and Improve Memory in Older PeopleAccording to a new study, embarking in civic activities may reverse normal brain shrinkage associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 6, 2015·6 min readNeural Activity in Quickest Learners Differs From the SlowestA new study reports of a biological basis as to why some people are quicker to learn than others.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·March 31, 2015·3 min readChild’s Brain Development Correlatively Linked to Socioeconomic Status and Parental Education LevelNeuroimaging study finds correlation between a child's brain development and the socioeconomic status of their family.Read More