Neighborhood disadvantage linked to poor brain health, UCLA study finds
Researchers at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine have published a study suggesting that living in a disadvantaged neighborhood can not only affect...
Easy workouts boost cognitive function in older people
We often hear that high-intensity workouts are good for our brains, but what if you're not up for a hardcore gym session? New research...
Parkinson’s disease patients struggle with stigma, study finds
Patients with Parkinson's disease often grapple with both the physical and psychological aspects of the condition, but a new study sheds light on the...
Human brains naturally wired for advanced calculations using Bayesian inference, study finds
In a ground-breaking new study, scientists have confirmed that the human brain is inherently wired to perform advanced calculations, similar to a high-powered computer.
The...
Scientists find evolutionary link between addiction and brain growth
A groundbreaking study from Kent State University’s Department of Anthropology and School of Biomedical Sciences offers novel insights into human brain evolution and its...
How football raises the risk for brain injury
Brain injuries can arise from hits to the head during contact sports like football or soccer.
Repeated brain injuries can lead to a condition called...
Older people have poor cognition but better well-being, study finds
New research tells us that being young or old affects not just our bodies but our minds in fascinating ways.
Scientists at the University of...
Why bilinguals may have a memory advantage
Think about being in a conversation with your best friend or partner. How often do you finish each other’s words and sentences?
How do you...
Rugby players have long-term concussion risk even after retirement
In a landmark study, scientists have discovered that the repercussions of multiple concussions rugby players suffer during their careers persist even after retirement.
The University...
Scientists find how to make aging brain younger
Recent discoveries suggest a profound convergence in our understanding of cognitive enhancement.
Two teams from UCSF and another from the University of Queensland have found...