UC Santa Barbara researchers discovered that single, vigorous exercise sessions, especially under 30 minutes, improve…
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.
wA clinical trial shows that women with breast cancer who began an exercise program at…
Cognitive effort may make rewards more tempting, as seen in studies where mentally fatigued rats…
“System 0” represents an emerging cognitive tool powered by AI that works alongside human intuition…
MRI data from a large sample reveals enhanced whole-brain connectivity in individuals who speak a…
Researchers found that fruit flies’ small brain network can generate an accurate internal compass, revealing…
Johns Hopkins researchers reactivated a memory circuit in mice, causing them to seek shelter even…
A new study provides further evidence that consciousness depends on communication between the brain’s sensory…
UC San Diego’s study reveals that meth and PCP impair memory by causing neurons to…
CSF1R-Related Disorder is a rare genetic condition causing cognitive decline. Mayo Clinic researchers recently identified…
Researchers have uncovered that SSRIs, specifically escitalopram, not only improve mood in depressed patients but…
From Einstein’s thought experiments to the self-correcting capabilities of AI models, thought-based learning transcends human…
Cognitive decline in older adults can often lead to conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. A study…
Researchers Gain Major Insights Into How Our Brains Work Researchers from the Cognitive Computational Neuroscience…
Cleaner wrasse check their body size before fights due to having their own mental representation.…
The research examined survey responses over a decade from 32,000 adults aged 50 and older…
Learning and memory are more complex than previously understood. Recent research from DANDRITE reveals that…
These aspects of psychological well-being tend to noticeably decline prior to diagnosis. New research published…