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A new study on visual masking gave more insights and suggests how conscious perception is created in the brain
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A new study on visual masking gave information on how we unsee objects and suggests how conscious perception is created in the brain.
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The volume of cerebellar grey matter in teenagers is proportional to their level of physical fitness since childhood. According to a new study from the Universities of Jyvaskyla and Eastern Finland, adolescents with higher Crus I grey matter volumes were also stronger, faster, and more agile
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Teenagers' cerebellar grey matter volume is correlated with their level of physical fitness from childhood. A recent study from the Universities of Jyvaskyla and Eastern Finland found that adolescents with greater Crus I grey matter volumes were also stronger, faster, and more agile--that is
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According to a new pilot study from Tulane University, long-term intake of water with fluoride levels well above existing drinking water regulations may be associated with cognitive deficits in children.
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Researchers revealed that environments that discourage physical activity, poor food quality, and increased consumption of calories from foods high in trans-fatty acids, all of which are common in underprivileged areas, disturb the brain's ability to process information in a flexible manner,
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A study of twins found that having a concussion early in life is associated with lower scores on tests of thinking and memory abilities decades later, as well as a faster drop in those scores than twins who did not have a concussion or traumatic brain injury (TBI).
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A new animal study suggests that understudied brain cells called astrocytes play a key role in regulating sleep demand, and that one day humans will be able to sleep for long periods of time without adverse effects such as mental fatigue and reduced physical health. It suggests that it may b
Cleveland Clinic researchers used deep brain stimulation (DBS) to target the dentate nucleus, which regulates fine control of voluntary movements, cognition, language, and sensory functions in the brain, in the first-in-human trial for post-stroke rehabilitation patients.
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a recent study, a diet designed to help adults prevent cognitive decline may also help preadolescents pay more attention. The results may be useful for upcoming nutritional initiatives that aim to improve children's cognitive abilities.
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Researchers discovered that probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) treatment for three months improved the cognitive scores of study participants with mild cognitive impairment. Changes in their gut microbiota were also linked to this improvement in cognition.
Updated : 4 months ago IST
According to the findings of a new study, eating a probiotic may help avoid the deterioration in memory and thinking that can occur with ageing. This study could pave the path for new, non-invasive treatments that use the gut flora to slow cognitive loss in the elderly.