The Silent Epidemic: 7 Million Americans Unaware of Their Mild Cognitive Impairment
Two new University of Southern California Dornsife studies suggest that of the 8 million Americans who have MCI, more than 90% don’t know it —…
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Avoid This Common Mistake – Scientists Discover Simple Tip for Making Better Decisions
Even minimal excess information can hinder effective decision-making according to new research at Stevens Institute of Technology. When faced with challenging choices, individuals often instinctively…
Brain’s Limitations Uncovered: Scientists Debunk Long-Held Beliefs About Neural Rewiring
Contrary to popular belief, the brain does not have the capability to rewire itself to compensate for loss of sight, amputations, or stroke-related damage, according…
Bilingual Minds, Sharper Focus: The Cognitive Benefits of Speaking Two Languages
The new study explored the distinctions between bilingual individuals and monolingual individuals. People who are bilingual may excel at shifting their attention between tasks more…
Brewing Smarter: Scientists Discover a Secret Brain Booster in Coffee
Recent research has increasingly focused on finding natural compounds that can counteract age-related cognitive decline and promote healthy aging. Trigonelline (TG), a plant alkaloid found…
New Research: Children’s Brains Are Shaped by Their Time on Tech Devices
Based on the analysis of studies spanning 23 years that included over 30,000 children under the age of 12, specialists suggest that governments should provide…
Unraveling Brain Secrets: Scientists Probe the True Role of Key Cognitive Regions
A study conducted by Professor LIN Nan and his team at the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences revealed that while processing…
Sweet Science: Eating Strawberries Could Help Prevent Dementia and Depression
Improvements seen in executive cognitive control and emotional coping following strawberry consumption. A new study published in the peer-reviewed science journal Nutrients shows daily consumption…
Cognitive Cliff: Navigating the Perils of Dementia and Isolation in America
Patients often forget their appointments, confuse their medications, and have no one to contact in an emergency. Approximately 25% of elderly Americans with dementia or…
The Physical Activity Paradox: New Study Links Physical Labor to Cognitive Impairment
A new study from the Norwegian National Centre of Ageing and Health, in collaboration with the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health and the Butler…
New Study Links Higher Levels of a Certain Type of Fat to a Decreased Risk of Dementia
Older individuals with higher triglyceride levels, a common type of fat in the blood, may experience a decreased risk of dementia and a reduced rate…
The Secret to Surviving All-Nighters – Scientists Unveil Ideal Nap Strategy
A new analysis of pilot studies on night shift naps conducted from 2012 to 2018 revealed the ideal snoozing strategy that could mitigate sleepiness and…
Adult Education Classes Linked to 19% Lower Risk of Dementia
Middle-aged adults and seniors who participate in adult education reduce their risk of developing dementia conditions such as Alzheimer’s by 19% within five years. How…
New Study Links Infant Stunting to Differences in Cognitive and Brain Function
According to recent research from the University of East Anglia, children who are too short for their age can suffer reduced cognitive ability arising from…
3 Simple Activities That Can Enhance Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Playing a single 18-hole round of golf or completing 6 km of either Nordic walking or regular walking can significantly improve immediate cognitive function in…
Scientists Uncover New Clues to Early Development of Schizophrenia
New stem cell research opens up new opportunities for discovery. Schizophrenia is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder, the intricacies of which are not yet fully grasped….
Does Free Will Exist? New Study Challenges Classic Libet Experiments
You can’t blame your brain for your actions! Neuroscientists at HSE University have challenged the famous studies that question the free will of our decisions….
From Electric Knifefish to Humans: The Universal Shimmy of Sensory Perception
Scientists at Johns Hopkins found consistent sensory-dependent movements across diverse organisms, from microbes to humans, with potential applications in robotics. An electric knifefish shimmies in…
