cognition

Scientists Have Discovered Cognitive Benefits of Creatine

Health
Rachel Carter

Researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich have found that a high single dose of creatine can temporarily enhance cognitive functions impaired by sleep deprivation, ...

Let’s Talk: Web-Based Chats Boost Brain Function in Older Adults

Health
Rachel Carter

Summary: Internet-based conversations can significantly improve cognitive functions in socially isolated older adults. The trial, known as I-CONECT, involved 186 participants aged ...

Bright Light, Sharper Mind: Lighting Affects Cognition

Health
Rachel Carter

Summary: A new study explores how different light levels impact cognitive function by influencing hypothalamic activity in the brain. The study utilized ...

Beta Rhythms May Be Master Regulators of Cognitive Control

Health
Rachel Carter

Summary: A new study highlights the critical role of beta rhythms (14-30 Hz) in orchestrating cognitive processes. The research synthesizes experimental data ...

Eye Tests Predict Parkinson’s Progression

Health
Rachel Carter

Summary: Optical coherence tomography, commonly used in eye exams, can monitor neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s disease patients by measuring the thickness of the ...

Brain Rhythms Are Key to Understanding Cognition

Health
Rachel Carter

Summary: A new study emphasizes the importance of brain rhythms in understanding cognition. The research explores how rhythmic electrical fields, generated by ...

How Interconnectedness Affects Elderly Resilience

Health
Rachel Carter

Summary: A new study illuminated the consequences of a tighter interconnection between different domains of functional capacity in the elderly, pointing towards ...

Aging Health: Blended Antioxidants Boost Memory and Cognition

Health
Rachel Carter

Summary: Blended antioxidant supplements significantly enhance spatial cognition, short-term memory, and muscle durability in aged mice. This discovery suggests a promising avenue ...

The Power of Music on Cognitive Arousal

Health
Rachel Carter

Summary: A new study explores the influence of personalized music on cognitive arousal and performance, drawing on the Yerkes-Dodson law’s inverted-U theory. ...

Bilingualism May Shield Against Aging Brain Problems

Health
Rachel Carter

Summary: Bilingualism may serve as a powerful tool against age-related cognitive decline, particularly in social cognition areas such as the theory of ...