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·June 4, 2020

Some infants can identify differences in musical tones at six months

Approximately 30% of six-month-old babies can discriminate between differences in musical tones. Read More

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·March 24, 2020

How well do you know the back of your hand, really?

We often overestimate the length of the back of our hands, even though we perceive our palm length accurately. Read More

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·February 13, 2020

Can bilingualism protect the brain even with early stages of dementia?

While being bilingual delays the onset of dementia, the decline into full-blown Alzheimer's disease is more rapid in those who speak two or more languages than in monolingual people. Read More

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·June 4, 2019

Brains of children with epilepsy able to re-map after surgery to retain visual perception

Following surgery, the brains of children with epilepsy are able to remap and compensate for damaged areas of the visual cortex. The findings shed light on brain plasticity. Read More

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·May 19, 2019

When does clean eating become an unhealthy obsession? New findings on who is at risk

Orthorexia Nervosa, an eating disorder associated with a pathological obsession with healthy eating, has been associated with OCD traits, poor body image, preoccupation with personal appearance and a prior history of eating disorders. Researchers report those who practise vegetarianism or veganism are at an increased risk of developing orthorexia. Read More

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·November 15, 2018

Social Media’s Negative Impact on How We View Our Bodies

According to researchers, social media use in young women can have a negative impact on the way they view their own bodies and appearance. The study reports women who engage with photos of friends they consider to be more attractive than themselves feel worse about their own appearance directly after viewing. Read More

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·July 25, 2018

Cognitive and Motor Training Combined May Slow or Reverse Dementia

A new study reports 30 minutes of cognitive and motor training once a week can slow the progression of, and possibly reverse, the symptoms of dementia. Read More

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·November 1, 2016

Healthy Living Linked to Better Brain Function and Delay of Dementia

Eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables along with regular exercise can help stave off cognitive decline in adults, a new study reports. Read More