Hidden Brain States that Regulate Performance and Decision Making Uncovered
Researchers explain how the brain dynamically handles cognitive tasks while engaging in its internal mental processes.... Read More...
cognition
Experiencing a Stressful Day May Lower Cognitive Abilities Throughout the Day
Waking up feeling stressed and anxious can impact your cognitive function throughout the day, researchers report. A new study reveals those who woke up feeling as though the day ahead would be stressful experienced problems with working memory later in the day. Researchers say the anticipation of stress impacts cognition, even if a stressful event does not occur.... Read More...
Living with Sensory Processing Disorder
Scientists are beginning to understand the neuroscience behind sensory processing disorder and are developing new therapies to help those with SPD.... Read More...
How High Blood Pressure Hurts Cognition
Researchers report impairments in the neuroprotective communication between neural blood vessels, astrocytes and neurons may be an early factor in how high blood pressure may impair cognitive function.... Read More...
Obesity Plus Aging Linked to Alzheimer’s Markers in the Brain
A new study reports high sugar and fat based diets that lead to obesity, coupled with the normal aging process, may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...
Extreme Childhood Stress Can Harm Social Learning for Years to Come
Researchers explore how early extreme childhood stress can have a negative impact on social learning and mental health later in life.... Read More...
Almost 40 Years After Autism Was Officially Identified, Researchers Look at How Older Adults Are Affected by the Diagnosis
Researchers are studying the brain activity of adults with ASD to better understand the cognitive changes that occur across aging in adulthood.... Read More...
Genes Linking Alzheimer’s to Down Syndrome Discovered
Researchers report extra copies of genes on chromosome 21 increase Alzheimer's like pathology and cognitive impairment in mouse models of Down syndrome. The findings provide insight into early onset Alzheimer's in those with Down syndrome.... Read More...
How Music Lessons Can Improve Language Skills
A new study reports children who receive musical training have better word discrimination than other kindergarteners who had not undertaken music lessons. ... Read More...
Putting Oneself in Another Person’s Place is the Best Antidote Against Prejudice
While empathy may not have a direct effect on prejudice, researchers say it does have an indirect influence via personality and attitude. The study reveals a person with low empathy is more likely to score high on authoritarianism and is indirectly more susceptible to show prejudice.... Read More...
Researchers Solve the Case of the Missing Subplate
A new study reveals subplate cells may not simply disappear, they may, instead, be migrating to different levels of the cortex. In essence, subplate cells may become part of the cerebral cortex.... Read More...
One Year of School Comes with An IQ Bump
A new meta analysis study reveals a year of schooling not only boosts a person's knowledge, it is also associated with a noticeable increase in IQ.... Read More...