Search For "cognitive"
Testosterone boosts confidence in men: Study
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 29 (ANI): A study has found that higher levels of testosterone in men may boost their confidence by increasing their tendency to rely more on intuitive judgments and reduce cognitive reflection.
Read More
Abof selects IBM Cloud and Cognitive solutions to enhance customer experie
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 10 (ANI): Aditya Birla Online Fashion and IBM on Monday announced a new shopping experience to deliver a personalized and convenient shopping experience powered by IBM Cloud and Watson.
Read More
Teens who smoke pot at 15 or below may suffer memory loss, respiratory dis
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar. 29 (ANI): A team of Canadian researchers has found that teenagers, who begin smoking pot as early as 15 or younger, may suffer long-term cognitive impairment, memory loss, physical illnesses and respiratory diseases.
Read More
Did you know? Blind have enhanced hearing, smell, cognitive functions
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar. 23 (ANI): A study finds that people who are born blind have heightened sense of hearing, smell and touch, suggesting that their brain "rewires" itself in the absence of visual information to boost other senses.
Read More
Insulin resistance linked with cognitive performance: Study
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar. 23 (ANI): Higher level of blood sugar and insulin resistance, accompanied by obesity and physical inactivity, is also linked to more rapid decline in cognitive performance, says a new study.
Read More
Episodes of dizziness, light-headedness in 40s linked to dementia
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar. 11 (ANI): For all middle-aged people who experience temporary blood pressure drops - episodes of dizziness or light-headedness when standing up - may be at increased risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia 20 years later, warns a new study.
Read More
Genpact, OutsideIQ Alliance helps financial institutions transform complia
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 7 (ANI): Global professional services firm focused on delivering effective digital transformation Genpact and OutsideIQ, a leader in investigative cognitive computing announced their team up to help banks and financial services companies transform mission critical due
Read More
Alzheimer's drug shouldn't be prescribed for cognitive impairmen
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [US], Feb. 26 (ANI): US researchers have warned, Donepezil, a medication that is approved to treat people with Alzheimer's disease, should not be prescribed for people with mild cognitive impairment, without a genetic test.
Read More
Brain teasers may protect against mild cognitive impairment
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C., Jan.31 (ANI): Keeping your brain busy and sharp with a steady flow of activities is likely you help you fight against mild brain disabilities.
Read More
Smoking marijuana in your early teenage may affect your verbal IQ
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 26 (ANI): Teenagers beware! Smoking marijuana as early as 14 may worse your verbal IQ and cognitive abilities by the time you turn 20, warns a study.
Read More
Treating injured kid's brain with antibiotics ups cognitive problems
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan. 11 (ANI): Treating kids below four-year-old suffering from brain trauma with antibiotics can have a negative effect on their brain that has not yet developed, warns a study.
Read More
White matter structure in brain predicts cognitive function of kids
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 20 (ANI): White matter microstructure, which is present at birth and develops after the birth of a kid, predicts cognitive function till two years of age, as per a new study.
Read More