Attention training improves IQ and functioning of children’s brain...
Researchers in Spain found that computer-based attention-training intervention boosts IQ scores and brain functioning on preschool children....
read moreUterus plays role in cognition
In a unique piece of research, scientists found that the uterus may influence working memory, that is, short-term memory that helps carry out complex tasks, such as learning, reasoning and navigation....
read moreLess memory loss for men who eat more produce
A new study that tracked a large group of men for more than 20 years found that those who ate lots of fruits and vegetables had far less memory loss....
read moreTechnology disrupts sleep
New research indicates that certain cells in the eye that are sensitive to light can reset the internal clock in our bodies when exposed to light. The study points to the idea that screen time before bed–such as the...
read moreNewly discovered brain region
Scientists have discovered a new part of the brain located in the inferior cerebellar peduncle. Called the Endorestiform Nucleus, the area is believed to control fine motor skills....
read moreBrain training may help treat schizophrenia
A new study published in journal NeuroImage indicates that targeted cognitive training appears to improve auditory perception and verbal learning in people with a particular kind of schizophrenia....
read morePlaying football in high school changes the brain
Researchers have discovered that just a single season of high school football appears to be enough to cause microscopic changes in the brain’s structure....
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