Ketogenic diet appears to prevent cognitive decline in mice
New research show increased brain activity in rodents fed a ketogenic or calorie-restricted diet; Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience: [...]
Cognition
Older adults fitted with cochlear implants exhibit poor brain function
Cochlear implants do not fully compensate for the cognitive decline that has been associated with the loss of hearing in the elderly: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]
Seeing yourself as Einstein may change the way you think
A virtual reality simulation of having Albert Einstein's body reduces age stereotypes and can enhance cognitive performance: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Social ties could preserve memory, slow brain aging
Research suggests that merely having a larger social network can positively influence the aging brain: Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience [...]
Frequent football ‘headers’ do more harm than occasional head impact accidents
The study is the first to compare the cognitive effects of ball heading and unintentional head impacts in soccer players: Frontiers in Neurology [...]
Revolutionizing the detection of cognitive impairment in patients with multiple sclerosis
An iPad-based system allows quick identification of cognitive impairment in MS patients in routine clinical practice, with minimal resource requirements or burden on staff time: Frontiers in Neurology [...]
Music lessons improve children’s cognitive skills and academic performance
Structured music lessons significantly enhance children's cognitive abilities which lead to improved academic performance: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]
Brain disease: do pathological behaviors stem from faulty beliefs?
A promising model for understanding neurological and psychiatric disorders could help provide personalized treatments for patients: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience [...]
Can your brain testify against you?
A defined set of guidelines is required to ensure neuroscientific techniques are used correctly and effectively in law: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]
Lost in time and space: How challenges change the way you think
Research in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience shows that challenging situations make it harder to understand where you are and what's happening around you. [...]
Elderly yoginis have greater cortical thickness
Elderly female yoga practitioners have greater cortical thickness in the left prefrontal cortex, suggesting that yoga may protect against cognitive decline. [...]
Menstruation doesn’t change how your brain works — period
Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience study suggests that hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle have no impact on aspects of cognition [...]
Video games can change your brain
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience review article outlines structural brain changes caused by video games [...]
Cocoa and chocolate are not just treats — they are good for your cognition
A mini-review concludes: cocoa can be seen as a dietary supplement to protect human cognition and can counteract different types of cognitive decline. [...]
Shaping your brain with exercise, video games and more
This Research Topic, published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, investigates cognitive training techniques in health and disease, and in youth and old age. [...]
Horse-riding can improve children’s cognitive ability
Study shows how the effects of horseback riding improve learning in children. [...]
Probiotics improve cognition in Alzheimer’s patients
In a randomized double-blind trial, scientists show for the first time that dietary supplementation with daily dose of probiotic bacteria over a period of just 12 weeks is [...]
Eat Mediterranean: your brain will reap the benefit
The Mediterranean diet can improve your mind, as well your heart, shows a study published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Nutrition. [...]