To reach these conclusions, the study authors analyzed a total of 1,091 functional MRI scans of neurotypical children from ...

On TikTok there are exceptional "testimonials" like Nikola Tesla or Marie Curie delivering short science-related messages that have garnered millions of views. This is just one of many examples where ...

Emerging evidence has demonstrated that mind-body interventions may enhance cognitive function. To elucidate whether stand-alone Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) intervention confers domain-specific benefits on ...

But a small group of 19 people diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment scored even lower on the smell test than seniors with intact brain function, results show. The test results were similar ...

They also plan to study other senses, cognitive functions and brain regions, he adds. “Are different areas most effective for particular tasks? No one knows.” ...

A cognitive bias is a mental shortcut or heuristic intended to spare us time, effort, or discomfort—often while reinforcing our self-image or worldview—but at the cost of accuracy and reliability.

Researchers found that among several cognitive abilities, verbal fluency – reflecting vocabulary and quick cognitive processing – was uniquely linked to longevity in an 18-year study of older adults ...

As the researchers write, “Moments of unoccupied rest should be recognized as a critical contributor to human waking cognitive functions rather than a waste of time.” It sounds like they were ...

“The areas of the brain involved in cognitive impairment overlap with areas of the brain involved in motor function, so when one is diminished, the other is impacted as well,” senior ...