Cognitive function

Existing research has concentrated on how moderate- to high-intensity aerobic workouts, lasting six months to a year, impact executive function, controlled by the prefrontal cortex. The…

By PTI NEW DELHI: Sleeping for less than six hours daily may cut down the protective effect of regular physical activity against cognitive decline, according to a…

Key areas of the human anterior prefrontal cortex that play a major role in cognitive functions have been mapped by researchers. Two of the newly identified areas are relatively larger in…

Dr Lim Lee Wei, Assistant Professor in the School of Biomedical Sciences, HKUMed and a former Lee Kuan Yew Research Fellow in Singapore, reported in 2015 that deep brain stimulation of the…

A person with grit is someone who displays notable perseverance in pursuit of long-term goals, even in the face of setbacks. Researchers typically measure…

Glaucoma diagnosis is not linked to more vertical rates of cognitive decline, revealed a new study. Previous studies have looked for links between glaucoma—a neurodegenerative disorder…

An estimated 25 percent of people older than 65 have type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to effectively manage blood sugar. …

The present study highlights the benefits of green space in residential areas in improving cognition (particularly psychomotor speed and attention, but not learning or working memory) and…

The study assessed the mental functioning for any mental decline of 220 patients admitted to hospital with a heart attack in Poznan, Poland. Patients underwent two cognitive assessments a…

. 'The basic cognitive abilities measured here are crucial for healthy daily living and decision-making,' said study author and McGill graduate student…