Bilingualism May Save Brain Resources As You Age
Aging bilingual brains are more efficient and economical with their resources, a new study reports.... Read More...
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Stuttering Linked to Reduced Blood Flow in Brain Area Associated With Language
Cerebral blood flow is reduced in the Broca's area of people who stutter, researchers report. Additionally, the more severely a person stutters, the less blood flows to this area of the brain.... Read More...
Wild Cat Brains: An Evolutionary Curveball
According to researchers, wild cat brains don't necessarily respond to the same evolutionary pressures as primates.... Read More...
Neurons Continue to Migrate After Birth
Researchers have identified a previously unknown stage of human brain development.... Read More...
Math Difficulties May Reflect Problems in a Critical Learning System in the Brain
Researchers have developed a new theory of how developmental math disability occurs.... Read More...
Alcohol Dependent People May Lack Important Enzyme
Researchers identify a role for the enzyme PRDM2 in alcoholism.... Read More...
Part of Brain That Compensates for Hearing Loss in Elderly Identified
Researchers have identified a specific part of the brain that older adults use to differentiate speech sounds in background noises.... Read More...
Methotrexate Exposure Impacts Cognitive Processes Cancer Survivors Need to Multitask
According to researchers, pediatric leukemia patients exposed to high levels of methotrexate are more likely to have problems with mental flexibility and other cognitive skills as long term survivors.... Read More...
Physical Activity Linked to Reduced Alzheimer’s Risk and Greater Gray Matter Volume
Older adults who are physically active have greater gray matter volume and a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.... Read More...
What Happens in the Brain When Children Learn?
Researchers look at the role the prefrontal lobe plays in how children learn to adapt to their ever changing environments. ... Read More...
Study Points to Possible Source of Peripheral Vision Problems
A new study could help explain why our peripheral vision is so poor.... Read More...
Your Brain on Booze: Why Alcohol Makes the Brain Feel Good and Bad
Researchers explain what happens to our brain when we have an alcoholic drink.... Read More...