New research suggests that biological age, as indicated by DNA methylation, more significantly impacts cognitive abilities like memory and processing speed than chronological age. This finding could reshape our understanding of aging and cognitive health.
Playing "Beat Saber" in VR improved some cognitive functions, unlike physical training, according to new research. The findings suggest that VR shows promise for cognitive gains in short, engaging sessions.
A study spanning eight weeks, focusing on girls aged 11 to 14, found that weekly fluctuations in testosterone levels could predict mood changes. However, the strength and nature of this correlation varied based on theta wave activity in the frontal...
A study revealed that one-third of cardiac arrest survivors experienced consciousness, with EEG showing brain activity despite heart stoppage. This groundbreaking finding challenges current understandings of brain function during cardiac emergencies.
New study shows transcranial temporal interference electrical stimulation (tTIS) enhances motor learning when targeting deep brain areas like the striatum.
Chronic caffeine use may reduce brain plasticity, key to learning and memory, according to a study. This contrasts with expectations of caffeine enhancing cognitive abilities.
New research shows advanced glycation end products, chemicals produced from cooking foods at high temperatures, can increase hunger.
New study finds no significant difference in spatial skills between left-handers and right-handers, debunking previous theories, using data from hundred of thousands worldwide.
A new study suggests that newborns may begin language acquisition in the womb, with prenatal language exposure influencing their neural activity and potentially shaping their future language learning abilities. This groundbreaking research underscores the early foundations of language development in...
A study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that dreams where teeth fall out, break, or rot are related to dental irritation upon waking but are unrelated to psychological distress. This connection suggests that such dreams have a physical basis...
An experimental study has revealed that stress enhances memory recall of individual events but hinders the chronological sequencing of these events. The study, highlighting the dual nature of memory under stress, was published in eNeuro.
New research in Scientific Reports reveals a strong link between people's waking thoughts, especially mind wandering, and their dream content. The study, involving 719 participants, supports the Continuity Hypothesis, showing that daytime experiences influence dreams
An analysis of data from a longitudinal study of older adults revealed that cat and dog owners tend to experience slower cognitive decline than non-owners. This difference persisted even after controlling for age and health conditions. Among dog owners, cognitive...
Methylphenidate, a common ADHD medication, has varying effects on creativity depending on an individual's baseline dopamine levels, according to new research. The findings challenge the notion of universally using such drugs for cognitive enhancement.
A recent study in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry found that moderate exercise improves memory and cognition in older adults, particularly those with poor sleep efficiency.