April 30th, 2012

A new study suggests the way in which the brain is wired in some people may make them more impulsive and more likely to experiment with drugs.
In ...
April 28th, 2012

If mom drinks a daily cup of coffee, it probably won't have any effect on baby's sleep, according to a new study.
The research, experts ...
April 27th, 2012

University of Toronto researchers have discovered playing an action video game causes differences in brain activity and improvements in visual attention.
A team led ...
April 27th, 2012

A Baylor University researcher has discovered a method by which cognitive decline is reversed in mice.
In the new study, Joaquin ...
April 27th, 2012

Scientists have found that consuming fruits rich in flavonoids such as blueberries and strawberries may delay cognitive decline in older ...
April 26th, 2012

New research from University of California-Davis and Washington State University suggests exposure to PCBs may increase the likelihood of autism in ...
April 26th, 2012

A new study lends a scientific basis to the banner that mental engagement is important for maintaining mental acuity.
Researchers discovered ...
April 19th, 2012

Some individuals can focus on a single speaker despite a surrounding environment that obscures a person’s voice. The setting may be a classroom, a ...
April 19th, 2012

Although the antidepressant medications known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been on the market for nearly 40 years, no one knows ...
April 19th, 2012

A provocative new paper suggests people can take advantage of the brain’s neuroplasticity to train it to be more empathetic, appreciative and ...