FeaturedNeuroscience·February 13, 2023·5 min readChildren Use the Same Brain Network as Adults for Tough ProblemsAdults and children as young as 4 utilize the same neural network, the multiple demand network, to help solve difficult cognitive problems. The findings demonstrate this important network for problem-solving and attention develops early in life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 8, 2023·4 min readVideo Game Playing Causes No Harm to Young Children’s Cognitive AbilitiesRegardless of the game type or length of time a child plays a video game, there is no correlation with a decline in cognitive ability, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 8, 2023·4 min readWe Still Don’t Know Which Factors Most Affect Cognitive Decline as We AgeFindings of a new study suggest more research needs to be done to identify the major factors contributing to the rate of cognitive decline associated with aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 8, 2023·3 min readHow Sleep Deprivation Affects Cognitive PerformanceSleep deprivation doesn't just alter brain activity, it also changes the connection between neurons. Both changes have a significant effect on working memory and cognitive performance.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 6, 2023·5 min readExercise Intensity Linked to Attentional Control in Late-Adolescent GirlsTeenage girls between the ages of 15 and 18 who perform frequent moderate to vigorous exercise have better attentional control, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·February 5, 2023·7 min readUltra-Processed Foods May Lead To Cognitive DeclineUltra-processed foods have been linked to accelerated cognitive decline associated with aging and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers say it may be possible to mitigate some negative dietary effects on cognition by adopting a healthier diet, such as the keto or Mediterranean diet.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 3, 2023·9 min readWhy We Remember, and Forget. And What We Can Do About ItResearchers explore the mechanisms behind memory and how we forget things, and share tips on how to keep our memory sharp as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 2, 2023·5 min readPoor Oral Health May Contribute to Declines in Brain HealthA genetic predisposition to oral health problems increased the risk of white matter hyperintensities and was associated with a 43% increase in microstructural damage in the brain. The study adds to the growing body of evidence connecting poor oral health to an increased risk of neurological disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 26, 2023·4 min readPortable Cap Can Measure Cognition With Pulsed Laser LightResearchers have developed a new brain imaging method that uses pulsed laser light to monitor cerebral blood flow more accurately than more traditional methods.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 26, 2023·6 min readHealthy Lifestyle Linked to Slower Memory Decline in Older AdultsAdopting a healthy lifestyle, in particular, a healthy diet was associated with a slower than average decline in memory over ten years in older adults, even those with the APOE4 Alzheimer's associated genetic variant.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·January 25, 2023·3 min readEarly Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Worse Brain Health in Middle AgePeople who suffer from cardiovascular disease early in life are more likely to have cognitive and memory problems, and worse brain health during middle age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 25, 2023·3 min readThe Impact of Vitamin D and Thyroid Hormones on Child DevelopmentLower levels of vitamin D in-utero were associated with delays in fine motor skill development at age five. Exposure to thyroid hormones in-utero was associated with cognitive development during childhood.Read More
