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Smoking is literally making you dumber as you age — but some lifestyle habits could help
The study found that smoking was linked to a significantly faster cognitive decline. In fact, cogni…
Study shows light exercise improves blood flow to children's brain, improve cognition
According to the findings published in the Scientific Reports journal, the researchers found a sign…
PTI
‘Night owls’ score consistently higher in cognitive tests compared to ‘morning people’, study finds!
Researchers from Imperial College London have found that ‘night owls’ might be cognitively sharper …
A brain expert explains the cognitive test used to assess a president's mental fitness. It's not easy.
A real comprehensive cognitive assessment involves blood, family members, and some multitasking. An…
Hilary Brueck
Pressure is mounting on Biden to take a cognitive test. It could be a 'slippery slope' for future presidents, experts say.
Joe Biden is facing mounting pressure to prove he's medically fit, but experts say a cognitive test…
Mikhaila Friel
Climate change will soon begin to alter the very structure of our brains, study warns
Previous research has already shown that adverse environmental factors can have serious effects on …
Lion's mane is all the rage for cognition and mental health. Here are the mushroom's actual benefits.
Lion's mane mushroom is becoming popular for treating mental health conditions and boosting cogniti…
Kate Hull
We asked ChatGPT and Claude to analyze Biden's cognitive abilities based on the Joe Biden-Robert Hur transcript. Their verdict: the president is doing fine.
We asked ChatGPT and Claude to assess Joe Biden's mental acuity based on the Biden-Robert Hur trans…
Aaron Mok
Taking a probiotic supplement might reduce cognitive decline and could help when you're stressed
Probiotic supplements are good for more than gut health: They could help with decision-making under…
Kate Hull
Pet owners have better memories and are less likely to suffer cognitive decline than pet-less people, research finds
Older adults who had pets for five years or more saw the greatest benefit for their brain health, a…
Andrea Michelson
New study finds that COVID-19 can damage brain cells, impairing cognitive function
The study, conducted by scientists from France, Germany, and Spain, found that "ghost vessels" are …
Julian Kossoff
New Alzheimer's drug slows cognitive decline, clinical trial finds
Lecanemab, a drug made by Eisai and Biogen, was observed in a large-scale trial to have slowed the …
Cheryl Teh
Video gaming can lead to better cognitive performance in children says new study
Contrary to the popular belief that playing video games is linked with mental health problems, a ne…
Video games don't harm cognitive abilities but don't benefit either says US based study
Playing video games has been found to neither harm nor benefit the cognitive abilities of children …
PTI
Biogen soars 43% after its Alzheimer's drug helps slow down cognitive decline in late-stage study
JPMorgan estimates the Alzheimer's drug could generate between $6 billion and $10 billion in peak s…
Matthew Fox
The NFL ended a policy that assumed Black players had a lower cognitive function, which denied them settlements for head injuries
The NFL agreed to end the use of "race-norming" in a $1 billion settlement for players affected by …
Jackson Thompson
5 people explain what it's like to live with high-functioning depression
You could have what some people call "high-functioning depression" if your symptoms don't have a ma…
Rebecca Strong
The NFL has promised to end 'race-norming,' which assumed Black players have lower cognitive function and made it harder to make brain injury claims
The news comes after the use of the norm was called out in two lawsuits and a petition which collec…
Marianne Guenot
Pediatricians say kids shouldn't drink coffee, as too much caffeine can negatively impact mood, sleep, and brain function
Many experts say kids under 12 shouldn't have coffee at all, since kids are more sensitive to caffe…
Brooke Helton,Jamie S. Hutton
After their father and grandfather died of Alzheimer's, these brothers began exploring how functional and psychedelic mushrooms can impact brain health
After their father and grandfather died of Alzheimer's, they founded a company to better understand…