FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 12, 2022·5 min readPoor Diet and Household Chaos May Impair Young Children’s Cognitive SkillsIn young children, poor nutrition coupled with living in a chaotic environment may be detrimental to cognitive and executive function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2022·3 min readUncovering Links Between Determination, Grit and Cognitive FunctionPeople who are more determined, or express more "grit" have different patterns of cognitive performance, researchers say. However, having more grit does not necessarily translate into having better cognitive performance.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 21, 2022·4 min readWalking Gives the Brain a ‘Step-Up’ in Function for SomeFor some, cognitive performance on tasks improves while walking via a change in the use of neural resources.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 12, 2022·4 min readFamily Size May Influence Cognitive Functioning in Later LifeHaving three or more children was associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline later in life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 4, 2022·4 min readLinks Between Paranormal Beliefs and Cognitive Function Described by 40 Years of ResearchA review of 71 studies over 40 years aligns with the hypothesis that belief in the paranormal is associated with differences and deficits in cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 28, 2022·5 min readLiving in Areas With More Greenery May Boost Cognitive FunctionLiving near green spaces improves processing speed, cognitive function, and attention in addition to improving mental health, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 27, 2022·6 min readCan Drinking Tea Improve Cognitive Function and Help Prevent Cognitive Decline?From helping to improve attention and staving off cognitive decline, to improving immune system function, researchers explore the many health benefits tea has to offer.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 25, 2022·3 min readNew Links Found Between Musical Training and Cognitive AbilityMusical training influences visual working memory, researchers discovered. The study found regions of the brain may share a common component that influences both visual and musical working memory.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 20, 2022·4 min readEpigenetic Age Predicts Cognitive FunctionYour epigenetic "age" can predict your risk of developing cognitive impairments and dementia later in life, a new study reports. Epigenetic age takes into account specific personal epigenetic changes that occur in relation to your biological age.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 13, 2022·6 min readHow Cannabis Affects Our Cognition and PsychologyResearchers investigate how cannabis can influence a number of cognitive and psychological processes.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 11, 2022·5 min readPersonality Traits May Protect Cognitive Function Later in LifePeople who scored high for conscientiousness lived two years longer without a decline in cognitive function than those who were less conscientious. Those who scored lower for neuroticism and higher in extraversion were more likely to regain normal cognitive function following a diagnosis of MCI, suggesting those personality traits may be associated with neuroprotection.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·December 7, 2021·5 min readSelf-Administered Cognition Test Predicts Early Signs of Dementia SoonerA newly developed self-assessment test of cognitive function can help detect early signs of dementia sooner than commonly used office-based cognitive tests.Read More
