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·December 19, 2019

Changes in the immune system explain why belly fat is bad for thinking

Less muscle mass and increased body fat may affect cognition as we age. The link between body mass and declining fluid intelligence may be attributed to different types of white blood cells. Read More

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·August 21, 2018

Core Thinking Error Underlies Belief in Creationism and Conspiracy Theories

Researchers report teleological thinking, a single and powerful cognitive bias which entails the perception of final causes or an overriding purpose in natural events, is linked to two seemingly unconnected beliefs; conspiracy theories and creationism. Read More

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·July 9, 2018

Seeing Yourself as Einstein May Change the Way You Think

Using a virtual reality simulation to 'become' Albert Einstein helps to enhance cognitive performance in those with low self esteem, a new study reports. Read More

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·July 5, 2018

Training in Musical Improvisation May Teach Your Brain to Think Differently

Researchers say those who can improvise are better musicians than those who have limited improvisational experience. Additionally, the brains of those trained to improvise show different patters of electrical activity than non-improvising players. Read More

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·December 28, 2017

Try Exercise to Improve Memory and Thinking

New guidelines recommend twice weekly exercise for people with mild cognitive impairment to improve memory and cognition. Read More

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·August 4, 2017

Cultural Activities May Influence the Way We Think

A new PNAS study reports cultural activities directly influence learning processes, affecting how we collect different kinds of data. Researchers developed a new learning model that explains how culture helped shaped our cognition. Understanding these principles may someday be useful in AI development, researchers say. Read More

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·June 12, 2017

Acting and Thinking – Are They the Same for Our Brain?

Findings raise more questions about the origins of human cognition. Read More

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·January 5, 2017

Taking an Hour Long Afternoon Nap Improves Memory and Cognition in Older Adults

Researchers report aging Chinese people who took an afternoon snooze had better memory and thinking skills than those who didn't. Read More

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·December 5, 2016

How the Hippocampus Influences Future Thinking

Researchers report the hippocampus isn't just important for remembering past events, it also plays a vital role in future planning. Read More

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·December 1, 2016

Imaging Technique Can See You Think

Researchers use fast fMRI to track the brain activity that occurs during thought. The study could be a significant step toward mapping the neural networks responsible for attention, perception and other cognitive functions. Read More

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·November 5, 2016

You Can Teach an ‘Older Dog’ New Tricks

A new study reports adults and older adolescents can learn certain thinking skills, such as non-verbal reasoning, more effectively than younger people. Read More