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·August 31, 2023·5 min read

Breast Milk Alternative Boosts IQ and Executive Function in Kids

Researchers discovered a complex milk component that, when added to infant formula, can offer long-term cognitive benefits to children. The study found that formula supplemented with milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) and lactoferrin for a year raised children's IQ by 5 points at age 5 ½.

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·July 25, 2023·4 min read

Light Exercise Enhances Executive Function

Researchers have discovered that mild forms of exercise, like walking, can improve mood and enhance the brain's executive function. The key to this improvement lies in our eyes - or more precisely, our pupils.

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·February 28, 2023·4 min read

Adult Smokers With Mental Illness Consume the Most Caffeine in the U.S

Not only do adult smokers with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder consume the most caffeine, but they are also most at risk of adverse health effects.

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·December 16, 2022·8 min read

Potential New Treatment for “Brain Fog” in Long COVID Patients

Researchers identified two FDA-approved drugs that can mitigate or even eliminate the brain fog associated with COVID-19 infection.

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·July 25, 2022·4 min read

MRI Study Shows Brain Changes and Differences in Children With ADHD

A new neuroimaging study found a significant decrease in neural flexibility at both whole brain and sub-network levels associated with cognitive flexibility in children with ADHD.

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·July 12, 2022·5 min read

Poor Diet and Household Chaos May Impair Young Children’s Cognitive Skills

In young children, poor nutrition coupled with living in a chaotic environment may be detrimental to cognitive and executive function.

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·June 14, 2022·4 min read

Children’s Chores Improve Brain Function

Children who regularly help around the home with chores may perform better academically and have stronger problem-solving skills.

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·May 27, 2022·3 min read

Turn up the Beat! Groovy Rhythm Improves Cognitive Ability in Music Lovers

Groove music can enhance executive function and associated brain activity in those who are familiar with the music.

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·May 5, 2022·6 min read

New Study Reveals How the Brain Says ‘Oops!’

Researchers identified a group of neurons in the frontal lobe that enables flexibility to learn new skills and the focus to develop sophisticated skills. The brain uses the same group of neurons for performance feedback in a variety of situations.

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·January 17, 2022·5 min read

Improving Reading Skills Through Action Video Games

A new study reveals a child's reading skills can be developed with the help of a newly designed child-friendly action video game.

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·October 27, 2021·3 min read

To Baby Brains, Language Is Language, Whether Signed or Spoken

Early exposure to language, whether it's vocalized or sign language, assists with normal brain development in children, researchers report.

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·September 2, 2021·4 min read

The Memory Changes of Menopause

Researchers have identified four cognitive profiles associated with menopause. Findings reveal women who experience stronger verbal learning and memory, in addition to better attention and executive function during menopause, are less likely to experience hot flashes and depression. Women who experienced cognitive weakness had an increased risk of depression and sleep disruptions.

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executive function

Breast Milk Alternative Boosts IQ and Executive Function in Kids

Light Exercise Enhances Executive Function

Adult Smokers With Mental Illness Consume the Most Caffeine in the U.S

Potential New Treatment for “Brain Fog” in Long COVID Patients

MRI Study Shows Brain Changes and Differences in Children With ADHD

Poor Diet and Household Chaos May Impair Young Children’s Cognitive Skills

Children’s Chores Improve Brain Function

Turn up the Beat! Groovy Rhythm Improves Cognitive Ability in Music Lovers

New Study Reveals How the Brain Says ‘Oops!’

Improving Reading Skills Through Action Video Games

To Baby Brains, Language Is Language, Whether Signed or Spoken

The Memory Changes of Menopause

Predicting PTSD: Brain Scans Unravel Trauma’s Long-term Effects

Brain’s Molecular Response to Psychological Loss

Brain’s Dual-Chemical Switch for Attention Revealed

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