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·April 26, 2020·4 min read

Continued CO2 emissions will impair cognition

Indoor levels of carbon dioxide may reach levels harmful to cognition by the end of this century. Researchers say the best way to reduce this hidden consequence of climate change is to reduce fossil fuel emissions.

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·April 22, 2020·2 min read

Bilingualism does not make you ‘smarter’

Speaking more than one language does not improve a person's general mental ability. However, while there is no cognitive advantage to being bilingual, there are broader social and lifestyle benefits that come from speaking multiple languages.

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·April 16, 2020·3 min read

How exercise supports your mental fitness

Longer duration of exercise, and not higher total extent of activity, shows the most promise for improved cognitive performance over longer periods of time.

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·April 14, 2020·4 min read

Advanced, high-res MRI scans reveal link between cognitive abilities and ‘tree ring’ layers in the brain

Object and facial recognition abilities are associated with the same brain area but are characterized by different depths of cortical layers, which form at the age each ability was acquired.

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·April 14, 2020·3 min read

Diet may help preserve cognitive function

Following a Mediterranean diet with greater adherence was linked to the lowest risk of cognitive impairment. High fish and vegetable consumption appeared to have the greatest protective effect against cognitive decline.

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·April 8, 2020·4 min read

Bilingualism Delays the Onset of Alzheimer’s Symptoms

People who spoke two or more languages proficiently were, on average, four years older at the onset of Alzheimer's disease than those who were monolingual.

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·March 31, 2020·5 min read

Where in the brain does creativity come from? Evidence from jazz musicians

Using neuroimaging and EEG technology to analyze the brains of jazz musicians during improvisation, researchers shed light on which side of the brain controls creativity. Musicians relatively inexperienced at improvisation rely on the right hemisphere for creativity. More experienced improvisational jazz musicians show more activity in the left hemisphere when being creative.

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·March 27, 2020·7 min read

A new way to study HIV’s impact on the brain

HIV infection leads to increased EIF2 signaling in microglia, astrocytes, and neurons. Study reveals how HIV infection and some antiretrovirals affect cognition and the central nervous system.

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·March 27, 2020·2 min read

Gene mutation enhances cognitive flexibility in mice

A mutation in the KCND2 gene appears to improve cognitive flexibility in mice.

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·March 26, 2020·3 min read

How cognitive intelligence is a whole brain phenomenon

Efficient connection pathways across the entire brain provide a neural network that supports general cognitive function and ability. Higher fractional anisotropy is associated with higher IQ.

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·March 25, 2020·4 min read

An aspirin a day does not keep dementia at bay

Contrary to popular belief, taking a low-dose of aspirin daily does not reduce the risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Researchers found no difference between older people who took aspirin and those who took a placebo in the risk of developing MCI, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 25, 2020·3 min read

Early-life hardship linked to decline in memory and thinking

Experiencing adversity in childhood could influence cognitive performance in older age. Adults who had fewer years of education, economic hardships, and poor health during childhood were more likely to experience cognitive decline and memory problems later in life.