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07/08/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Study: Men are just as capable as women when it comes to juggling tasks
It’s a common stereotype that women are known for their multitasking abilities. A recent study, however, looks to debunk the stereotype, stating that men are just as capable of multitasking as women. The study, published in the journal PLOS ONE, shows that whether or not someone is good or bad at handling multiple tasks at once has nothing to do with […]
10/11/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Working out in the morning helps improve cognitive function throughout the day, say researchers
A recent study from Australia found that morning workouts can greatly improve working memory in older adults. In the paper, which was published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine, the researchers discussed whether moderate-intensity exercises can improve cognition in older adults and whether adding light-intensity walking breaks can further their brain-boosting effects. A collaboration between […]
09/11/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Spearmint is a cool way to boost your cognitive focus and attention
Spearmint is commonly used to freshen your breath. However, new research shows that it could also boost your attention. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found a link between spearmint extract supplementation and enhanced attention. For the study, researchers from Kemin Foods and the MusclePharm Sports Science Institute examined whether spearmint could improve […]
05/15/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Wired and tired: Screen time linked to downward spiral in kids
Excessive exposure to the artificial light emitted by electronic gadgets is responsible for the increasing number of “wired and tired” kids who are either keyed up and easily enraged or apathetic and depressed. The best way to deal with this problem is to decrease the inordinate amount of time kids spend using electronics every day. The brain […]
02/14/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Improve cognitive performance and attention with good fats and nutrition
It is not news to us that consuming “good” or healthy types of fats provides health benefits. In a new study, researchers expanded on what those benefits are when they found that monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) are associated with improving cognitive performance and attention. MUFAs are plant-based, healthy fats commonly found in avocados, nuts and seeds, oils, […]
08/28/2018
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By Edsel Cook
The mind can control the body: Body sensations found to be controlled by psychological stimuli more often than physical stimuli
The old adage of “mind over matter” is true, according to the results of a Hungarian study. Their findings proposed that most attention-related body sensations take their cues from psychological stimuli from the central nervous system (CNS) rather than from the peripheral nervous system (PNS.) The researchers reported that cognitive processes are responsible for body sensations such as numbness, pulse, […]
05/31/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Teens who nap during the day perform better in school
Young adults who take a nap during the day perform better in school, according to a study published in the journal Behavioral Sleep Medicine. A team of researchers from the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania looked at the effect of napping during the day on the neurocognitive function in teenagers. In conducting the observational study, the […]
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