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·July 16, 2023·6 min read

Crosswords and Computers: Mental Acuity Tasks Beat Socializing in Dodging Dementia

The study underlines the importance of active mental stimulation in reducing dementia risk in older adults.

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·July 12, 2023·3 min read

Survival of the Smartest or Adventurous? Secrets of Longevity Revealed

Research indicates both high cognitive abilities and explorative behavior are linked to increased lifespan in wild gray mouse lemurs. Through a series of cognitive and personality tests, applied to 198 lemurs, the team found that those with superior cognitive performance demonstrated less exploratory behavior, while more explorative lemurs had higher weights, likely due to finding food more efficiently.

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·July 6, 2023·7 min read

Sleep Deprivation May Dull Benefits of Exercise on Cognition

Not getting sufficient sleep could offset the cognitive benefits gained from regular physical activity. Researchers studied cognitive function over 10 years in nearly 9000 English people aged 50 and over.

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·July 1, 2023·5 min read

Revitalizing Brains: Holistic Rehab Program Boosts Cognitive Performance

Researchers pioneered a 12-week program that leverages lifestyle interventions and brain coaching to improve cognitive function in individuals experiencing ADHD, post-concussion syndrome, and memory loss. This multi-disciplinary, non-pharmaceutical approach notably enhances memory, mood, attention, alertness, and sleep patterns.

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·June 26, 2023·6 min read

Liver Scars Link to Cognitive Decline

Researchers identified a significant correlation between liver fibrosis, a symptom of chronic liver diseases, and reduced cognitive abilities, possibly mediated by inflammation. Findings hint at a liver-brain axis, underscoring the interconnectedness of physical and mental health.

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·June 19, 2023·4 min read

Deciphering the Brain’s ‘Traffic Lights’: A Receptor Map Unveiled

Researchers unveiled key organizational principles in the brain, thanks to an intricate mapping of neurotransmitter receptors. The team, studying macaque brains, provided a deeper understanding of how our brain differentiates between internally and externally stimulated thoughts and emotions.

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·June 16, 2023·4 min read

Tracing the Evolutionary Roots of Cognitive Flexibility

A new study provides insights into the evolutionary origins of cognitive flexibility, an essential skill for adaptation and survival. Participants were studied using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) while learning a sensorimotor task, the findings of which showed the importance of sensory brain regions in decision-making.

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·June 15, 2023·4 min read

How Spiral Brain Signal Patterns Organize Cognitive Activity

Researchers uncovered swirling spiral patterns of brain signals on the human cortex. The research indicates that these patterns, observed during both resting and cognitive states, play a crucial role in organizing brain activity and cognitive processing.

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·June 14, 2023·4 min read

Rethinking Smart: Cognitive Enhancers May Diminish Performance in Those Without ADHD

Cognitive enhancers, often dubbed as "smart" drugs, might actually impair performance and productivity in neurotypical individuals. The study evaluated the effects of three widely used "smart" drugs using a complex decision-making task simulating everyday scenarios.

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·June 13, 2023·5 min read

Unveiling a Cognitive Booster Hidden in a Laxative

A new study has investigated how the laxative prucalopride, known to activate serotonin receptors, affects resting brain activity in healthy adults. The study discovered that those who took prucalopride demonstrated increased functional connectivity between major cognitive networks in their resting-state.

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·June 8, 2023·4 min read

Childhood IQ and Wealth: Uncovering Diverse Financial Paths in Adulthood

Cognitive ability in childhood correlates differently with various aspects of financial wellbeing in adulthood. Researchers analyzed data from 5,858 individuals, considering their cognitive skills at age 10 and their financial status later in life.

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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.