cognition

Summary: New research suggests that certain nutrients may lower iron buildup in the brain, a factor linked to cognitive decline …

Summary: New research reveals that the cognitive boost from moderate to vigorous exercise lasts up to the next day, enhancing …

Summary: Research reveals that people with high blood pressure who also sleep less than six hours per night face increased …

Summary: Living in disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with higher blood pressure and lower cognitive performance, even in individuals without mild …

Summary: Concussions affect aperiodic brain activity, a key signal often dismissed as “background noise,” which plays a role in brain …

Summary: A new study reveals how NREM sleep enhances cognitive performance by synchronizing neural activity and improving information encoding. Researchers …

Summary: People’s preference for simple explanations stems from their desire for efficiency in both understanding situations and achieving goals. Researchers …

Summary: Adolescents who snore frequently are more likely to show behavioral issues such as inattention, rule-breaking, and aggression, but their …

Summary: A meta-analysis comparing athletes to non-athletes found that athletes consistently outperformed in working memory tasks, with the advantage most …

Summary: Researchers have developed a framework for understanding and changing habits by leveraging the brain’s automatic and goal-directed systems. Habits …