Adapting to changes through repeated exposure. The human brain can learn to filter out distracting…
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.
Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with cognitive decline, particularly in language skills, among…
A study by Mass General Brigham involving over 9,000 participants found that early life adversity…
Using an innovative AI-driven observation method, a groundbreaking study reveals that avoiding eye contact may…
Heavy alcohol use can cause lasting damage to brain circuits that control decision-making, as shown…
People who are genetically predisposed to dementia may lower their risk by as much as…
A clinical trial involving individuals genetically predisposed to develop early-onset Alzheimer’s disease suggests that removing…
A new study shows that among various cognitive abilities, verbal fluency is uniquely linked to…
A groundbreaking study from Wake Forest University School of Medicine reveals that just 3½ years…
Aging depletes the brain’s protective sugar shield, weakening defenses and fueling cognitive decline, but restoring…
Your brain might not be getting enough B12 — even if your levels are considered…
Nagoya University researchers found that excessive neuronal activation, not decreased activity, drives age-related cognitive decline.…
A study confirms the positive effects of exercise on insulin signaling proteins in the brain.…
New psychology research suggests that children who speak multiple languages may have improved cognitive skills.…
Oral bacteria may impact brain health, and diet could help preserve cognitive function. The bacteria…
A study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) demonstrates that the drug WIN55,212-2…
Higher temperatures are linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline. A groundbreaking study has…
New research identifies E-TCmito as a key link between neuronal activity and mitochondrial function, highlighting…