Even “normal” levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to protect the aging brain.…
Browsing: Cognition
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.
A study of individuals with normal hearing shows that cognitive ability plays a crucial role…
Researchers examined a girl with exceptional memory recall. Her case could transform understanding of how…
A mathematical model shows memory capacity is maximized when represented by seven features. The study…
Signals are processed only if they reach the brain during brief receptive cycles. This timing…
Higher vitamin D levels in early pregnancy may boost children’s cognitive development. A recent study…
Older musicians exhibit brain activity patterns during speech perception that resemble those typically seen in…
Brain dynamics and cognition share genetic roots. Criticality may guide future brain health research. A…
A decade-long study of 32,000 older Europeans has found that smoking significantly speeds up cognitive…
Overwork can lead to neuroadaptive changes that impair cognitive and emotional health. Working long hours…
A new study suggests that the questions you ask and your interest in lifelong learning…
The study presents new evidence that infants are capable of learning words solely through exposure…
Mizzou researchers discover that exercise enhances brain health, even when the liver’s ability to produce…
Teens who go to bed earlier and sleep longer have better brain function and perform…
Doing one new thing daily can improve memory, mood, and well-being, especially for older adults.…
UNIGE scientists have identified a brain circuit that may be at the root of the…
Retired adults who exercised regularly performed better than those who were sedentary on both physical…
A study from MLU found that brain stimulation using tDCS can slightly influence decision speed…