Researchers say those over 60 are better at predicting stressful events at home than younger people. However, younger people are better at utilizing these predictions to minimize the adverse impact of stress.
Researchers reveal even after one short, ten minute, burst of exercise, cognitive processing and attention improve temporarily.
A new study reveals birds can learn how to use objects to solve tasks by first playing with them.
A new study reports mathematical processes in the brain are influenced by language. Studying bilingual people, researchers discovered cognitive 'extra effort' is required for solving math problems when presented in the second language.
Researchers from the University of Washington report that with special tuition, babies from monolingual homes can develop bilingual abilities that remain even after their training is complete.
Researchers report elephants are able to recognize their own bodies as obstacles to the success of a problem solving task.
Using objects when trying to solve problems may help to find new ways of finding a solution, researchers report.
A new study reports postmenopausal women who had their last child after the age of 35 or used hormonal contraceptives for more than 10 years tend to perform better on cognitive tests.
Researchers are modernizing cognitive skills testing to detect deficits and reveal problem-solving strategies.
According to a new study, bilingualism related differences in brain activity can be seen in children as young as 11 months.
A new study reports differences in problem solving skills are linked to political ideology.
A new study reports carnivores with larger brain compared to body size are better at complex problem solving.
