cognition
Mom’s Stress Hormone Shapes Child’s IQ
Health
Summary: Elevated cortisol levels during the third trimester of pregnancy are linked to lower IQ scores in 7-year-old boys, but not in ...
Inside the Quiet Mind: The Absence of Inner Speech
Health
Summary: Recent research introduces ‘anendophasia’ as a term for the absence of inner speech, revealing that not everyone experiences internal dialogue. The ...
Light Exposure Linked to Sharper Cognitive Skills, Study Finds
Health
Recent research suggests that higher levels of light exposure can improve alertness and cognitive performance by influencing the hypothalamus in the brain. ...
Let’s Talk: Web-Based Chats Boost Brain Function in Older Adults
Health
Summary: Internet-based conversations can significantly improve cognitive functions in socially isolated older adults. The trial, known as I-CONECT, involved 186 participants aged ...
Mice Strategize: Clever Rodents Test Hypotheses
Science
Summary: Mice are capable of strategic thinking and hypothesis testing, challenging previous perceptions of their cognitive abilities. By observing mice’s responses to ...
Creatine’s Cognitive Boost for Sleep-Deprived People
Health
Summary: A high dose of creatine can temporarily boost cognitive abilities impaired by sleep deprivation. Conducted with 15 participants who stayed awake ...
Beta Rhythms May Be Master Regulators of Cognitive Control
Health
Summary: A new study highlights the critical role of beta rhythms (14-30 Hz) in orchestrating cognitive processes. The research synthesizes experimental data ...
Bright Light, Sharper Mind: Lighting Affects Cognition
Health
Summary: A new study explores how different light levels impact cognitive function by influencing hypothalamic activity in the brain. The study utilized ...
Eye Tests Predict Parkinson’s Progression
Health
Summary: Optical coherence tomography, commonly used in eye exams, can monitor neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease patients by measuring the thickness of the ...
Environment Shapes Emotional Cognitive Abilities More Than Genes
Health
Summary: Environmental factors may have a more significant impact on certain cognitive abilities than genetics. The study involved 57 pairs of identical ...
