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Researchers find a lot of brain real estate taken up when disagreeing
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 16 (ANI): The findings of a recent study by Yale researchers suggest that when two people agree, their brains exhibit calm synchronicity of activity focused on sensory areas of the brain. When they disagree, however, many other regions of the brain involved in higher
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Study reveals exercise, nutrition regimen benefits physical, cognitive hea
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 19 (ANI): Researchers studied the effects of a 12-week exercise regimen on 148 active-duty Air Force airmen, half of whom also received a twice-daily nutrient beverage that included protein; the omega-3 fatty acid, DHA; lutein; phospholipids; vitamin D; B vitamins an
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Physical, cognitive function improved meaningfully in 30 years, finds stud
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], September 26 (ANI): Nowadays, the functional ability of older people is better when compared to that of people at the same age three decades ago, suggest the findings of a new study.
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Study reveals physical, cognitive function have improved meaningfully in 3
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Helsinki [Finland], September 22 (ANI): The functional ability of older people is nowadays better when it is compared to that of people at the same age three decades ago, suggest the findings of a new study conducted at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyvaskyla,
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Study reveals racial discrimination may adversely impact cognition in Afri
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], July 21 (ANI): Experiences of racism are associated with lower subjective cognitive function (SCF) among African-American women, suggests the findings of a recent study.
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Study links regular physical activity to cognitive development in children
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], July 17 (ANI): Physical activity is linked to better cognitive ability, which is in turn related to academic performance in school. As per the new study, physical activities can enhance cognitive functions especially in those who have the most room for improvement.
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Persons with physical infirmities seriously affecting cognitive functions
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 1 (ANI): The Kerala High Court on Wednesday said that persons having physical infirmities like deafness or dumbness which seriously affect their cognitive functions can file a suit through "next friend".
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Study links Mediterranean diet to higher cognitive function
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 18 (ANI): It seems that dietary factors can also play a role in slowing cognitive decline. According to a recent analysis, following the Mediterranean diet -- high in vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil -- correlates with higher cognitive function.
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Childhood exposure to parental smoking linked to poorer cognitive function
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 18 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have found the harmful effects of exposure to parental smoking in childhood, or second-hand smoking exposure may carry over to midlife learning ability and memory function in an individual.
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Study reveals childhood exposure to parental smoking linked to poorer cogn
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Turku [Finland], April 16 (ANI): Exposure to parental smoking in childhood and adolescence is associated with poorer learning ability and memory in midlife, suggests a Finnish study.
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Study reveals Mediterranean diet may help preserve cognitive function
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 14 (ANI): Adherence to the Mediterranean diet - high in vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil - correlates with higher cognitive function, according to a recent analysis of data from two major eye disease studies.
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Study links hypertension in young adulthood to cognitive decline in middle
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 5 (ANI): People who experienced relatively high blood pressure during young adulthood will be prone to significant declines in cognitive function in middle age, Northwestern University-Tel Aviv University study suggested.
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