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12/27/2021
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By Matthew Davis
Scientists find that strategic use of aromas during sleep may improve exam performance
A recent study has shown that odor plays a role in learning, in particular, in improving exam performance. In the report, published in the journal Scientific Reports, lead author Jurgen Kornmeier noted that fragrances have a supportive effect that “works very reliably in everyday life and can be used in a targeted way.” Their findings supported […]
06/22/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Excessive use of video games, social media and the internet linked to poor academic performance
A new study has found that teens who play video games or surf the internet for more than an hour a day tend to perform worse at school compared to teens who use these interactive technologies in moderation. Interactive technologies are anything that allows for the two-way flow of information, such as video games, smartphones, social […]
12/11/2020
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By Michael Alexander
Not monkeying around: Monkeys “exhibit more cognitive flexibility” compared to humans, say researchers
Apparently, monkeys outperform humans when it comes to coming up with strategies. This is according to new research by a group of psychologists from Georgia State University, who conducted a test that pitted the cognitive flexibility of humans against those of monkeys. The test, as described in the journal Scientific Reports, involved 56 humans and 29 monkeys, […]
09/18/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Forgotten dreams: REM sleep helps prevent information overload, explain scientists
Dreams are quickly forgotten the moment people wake up. This is likely due to a group of neurons that gets activated during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep – the phase of mammalian slumber when most dreams are made. A recent study published in the journal Science examined the neurons that produce appetite and sleep hormones in mice. Japanese and American […]
02/12/2020
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By Grace Olson
Want to improve your memory while staying fit? Try exercising for at least half an hour regularly
Regular exercise is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, but its benefits go beyond just strengthening muscles and reducing fat. Researchers from the University of Maryland (UMD) found that exercising for at least 30 minutes each day can help improve memory. Their study, which appeared in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, is one of many that seek to […]
12/25/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Add salmon milt to your diet for enhanced brain function
Looking to boost your memory? Researchers from Kanazawa University have you covered – if you’re up for something highly unusual. In a study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, the team from Japan found that adding salmon milt to your diet helps enhance brain function. For the uninitiated, milt refers to the seminal fluid of fish, mollusks and other […]
12/19/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Can eating salmon milt boost brain function?
Researchers from Kanazawa University in Japan have suggested the use of salmon milt to improve brain function in healthy individuals. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Studies have shown that salmon milt extract has antioxidant potential and is a rich source of nucleic acids. Despite its ability to improve brain function in animal […]
12/04/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Mothers who smile a lot at their babies and maintain eye contact “sync up” with them, improving brain development
The ability of babies to learn may be influenced by how their mothers interact with them. Researchers from Dartmouth College and the University of Cambridge in the U.K. found that babies learn when their mothers smile and maintain eye contact with them a lot. In their study, the researchers discovered that babies’ neural activity that syncs well […]
10/15/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
Can a Korean shrub help improve symptoms of memory decline?
Numerous studies have shown that medicinal plants can be used to treat various diseases with minimal side effects. Dendropanax morbifera, a shrub endemic to the Korean peninsula, is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as skin problems and headaches. New research suggests that D. morbifera leaves (DML) can also be used as a functional food to boost cognitive performance. In a […]
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 […]
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