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09/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Context before vocabulary: New research shows babies as young as 6 months use it to integrate learning

Babies are naturally curious, and their drive to explore the world around them can help them become fast learners. A recent study has even discovered that infants as young as six months old can read contextual clues to find faces. Researchers have confirmed that despite being unable to verbally communicate, babies can still learn and […]

08/29/2018 / By Edsel Cook

COOL science: How to bring out extraordinary abilities hidden in your brain

The human brain is hiding superpowers within its left anterior temporal lobe. Near-perfect memory, echolocation, “sight” beyond sight, and something that might have inspired the idea of telekinesis can be accessed through easy means. An article in Psychology Today covered how you can tap these dormant mental powers. Swift and accurate memorization The first ability […]

08/22/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Fight brain decay with a good night’s rest: Age-related memory loss may be caused by SLEEP issues, new study finds

A good night’s sleep can provide a person with a lot of benefits, aside from feeling refreshed and raring to go. A research from the University of California, Berkeley suggests that “quality” sleep may help improve memory development, especially for older adults. People have always underrated sleep, despite it playing an integral role in memory creation, […]

08/15/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Scientists explain why we easily forget our dreams

Don’t you just hate that nagging feeling of having an awesome dream but being unable to remember any of it? Scientists say it’s not that you have a weak memory – it’s just how your brain works. It’s something that happens to most people. According to Thomas Andrillon, a neuroscientist at Monash University in Melbourne, […]

08/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Exercise preserves brain cells and prevents memory loss

Exercise has been known to be essential for overall health. In a study carried out by researchers at the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland, the benefits of exercise on brain health have been emphasized. Researchers found that exercise can help preserve brain cells and prevent loss of memory, cognitive problems, and general problems in memory. For […]

08/07/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Bright light stimulates memory and learning, according to research

The lighting condition in your room affects your brain. Being exposed to bright light boosts memory and learning, according to a new study published in the journal Hippocampus. A group of scientists from Michigan State University carried out a study on the link between lighting and brain structure. In conducting the study, the group examined […]

08/01/2018 / By Janine Acero

Brain fog is caused by lifestyle: Doctor reveals how diet, stress levels and sleep affect hormones, performance and immunity

A celebrity physician has told Daily Mail online that diet, stress levels, and lack of proper sleep affect hormones, immunity, and mental performance, causing a “brain fog” that makes us forgetful and lose our focus. New York osteopathic physician Christopher Calapai, said that any person at any age can develop brain fog with poor diet, vitamin […]

07/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Pull an all-nighter, zone out the next day: Lack of sleep found to impair working memory in women

Sleep is one of our most basic needs. That said, a lack of sleep causes adverse effects both in the mind and body. A study revealed that the effects of sleep deprivation on working memory performance were different between men and women. It was discovered that a decline in the working memory performance was particular […]

07/05/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Why you really should sleep on it: Resting encourages innovation, creativity

According to scientific research, there’s a link between sleep and creativity. It may seem counterproductive to nap while you’re trying to brainstorm for a project, but you have a higher chance of experiencing a “Eureka!” moment after you rest or sleep. On sleep and creativity People have their way of understanding certain things, and it […]

07/04/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Encouraging the growth and health of nerve tissue may improve memory for those with cognitive decline

Encouraging the growth of healthy nerve tissue and improving brain neurotrophic factor signaling may enhance memory for people with signs of cognitive decline, according to researchers from the University of Eastern Finland. This could be particularly useful for people who are at risk of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease – which is the most prevalent case […]

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