A simple writing task may offer clues about aging brains. Researchers found that dictation, in…
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Cognition refers to the mental processes involved in acquiring, understanding, and using knowledge. It encompasses a wide range of functions, including perception, attention, memory, language, problem-solving, and decision-making. Researchers in neuroscience, psychology, and related fields study cognition to better understand how the brain enables thought and behavior, how these processes develop over time, and how they are affected by factors like aging, injury, or disease. Advances in this area not only deepen our understanding of the human mind but also inform innovations in artificial intelligence, education, and mental health treatment.
Geometry may come from navigation skills shared with animals, while human language allows those spatial…
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that certain immature brain cells may help some people resist…
Ultra-processed foods may harm attention span and raise dementia risk factors, according to new research…
Do parrots actually use names the way humans do? A new study analyzing hundreds of…
HEPA air purifiers can slightly boost brain function in adults 40+, potentially reducing pollution-related cognitive…
Teen cannabis use is linked to slower cognitive growth, especially memory, with THC as a…
Gut microbiome changes may drive age-related memory loss via inflammation and disrupted brain signaling, but…
Scientists have uncovered a surprising clue about why people with ADHD often struggle to stay…
Chimpanzee experiments suggest early humans were likely fascinated by crystals because of their unique transparency…
Caring for grandkids may give grandparents’ brains a surprising boost. Helping care for grandchildren may…
Hearing aids didn’t sharpen test scores, but they were linked to a much lower risk…
Blinking may seem like a mindless habit, but new research suggests it plays a role…
A new study shows that the human brain stores what we remember and the context…
Virginia Tech scientists found that age-related memory loss stems from molecular changes in the brain.…
Yale scientists traced gamma brain waves to thalamus-cortex interactions. The discovery could reveal how brain…
A new study suggests that memory problems and difficulty concentrating after chemotherapy may stem from…
A new study shows self-reported memory and thinking problems are rising fastest among younger U.S.…