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Love a nice lazy summer walk during lunchtime? It could make you less prod
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Tsukuba [Japan], March 1 (ANI): Ample amount of studies have shown that being in a hot environment reduces one's cognitive performance. A brief walk can enhance cognition. But what happens when you go for a brief walk on a nice, hot summer day, as so many students and office workers do durin
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Does mental speed hardly change over a lifespan? Study suggests so!
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Heidelberg [Germany], February 20 (ANI): Psychologists at Heidelberg University have come to the conclusion that mental speed, that is, the speed at which issues requiring rapid decision-making are dealt with, does not change substantially over decades. Under the leadership of Dr Mischa von
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Daily physical activity boosts brain function in middle-aged, older adults
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
California [US], February 1 (ANI): As one gets older, it becomes even more important to remain physically active, not just to remain fit, but also to improve one's cognitive performance. A new study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine has shed light on thi
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Study finds socialising might improve cognitive function in older adults
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 22 (ANI): According to a new study, socialising with others is important for mental health and wellbeing, and it may help improve cognition, as well -- especially for older adults.
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Research: Women's cognitive performance can be affected by severity of men
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], January 15 (ANI): Severe depression and sexual dysfunction, in particular, can affect a woman's orientation, registration, attention, recall, and language and visuospatial skills, suggests a new study.
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Severity of menopause symptoms can affect woman's cognitive performance: S
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 12 (ANI): A new study suggests that severe depression and sexual dysfunction, in particular, can affect a woman's orientation, registration, attention, recall, and language and visuospatial skills.
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Study examines effects of air pollution on students' cognitive performance
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 7 (ANI): A new study has examined the relationship between outdoor air pollution levels and students' cognitive performance in Brazil.
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MIND diet linked to better cognitive performance: Study
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 22 (ANI): Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of ageing human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of proteins that are the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. How can you protect your brain from these effects?
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Menopause may be blamed for increased forgetfulness, lack of attention: St
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Cleveland [Ohio], January 17 (ANI): A woman's menopause stage can affect cognitive performance, and declines in memory may persist in the post-menopause period, a new study suggests.
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Study suggests menopause may be blamed for increased forgetfulness, lack o
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Cleveland [Ohio], January 13 (ANI): A new study suggests that a woman's menopause stage can affect cognitive performance, and declines in memory may persist in the post-menopause period.
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High blood pressure at any age, no matter how long you have it, may speed
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Dallas [US], December 14 (ANI): High blood pressure appears to accelerate a decline in cognitive performance in middle-aged and older adults, according to new research.
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Study reveals poor cognitive performance predicts impairment in activities
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
California [US], October 1 (ANI): Subtle differences in cognition may help identify individuals at risk for becoming dependent years later upon others to complete daily activities, such as managing medications or finances and other essential activities.
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