Fish oil specifically those rich in omega-3 fatty acids have long been thought of as diet that helps protect the brain and improves cognitive abilities, but a new large clinical trial has…
Tag: Cognitive Abilities
Study: Fish oil supplements doesn’t stop age-related mental decline
Researchers have suggested through studies that fish oil supplements, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, are capable of protecting the brain against age-related decline, but a new study says it might…
‘Smart drug’ modafinil does enhances cognitive abilities: Study
An Oxford study has shown that the drug modafinil, which is often referred to as the ‘smart drug’, does indeed enhance cognition especially planning and decision making abilities of a person. The…
Quest for clues about Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia leads to super-intelligent mice
In a quest to understand age-related cognitive decline, cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and schizophrenia, researchers have developed a genetically modified mice with enhanced cognitive abilities. Researchers believe that the ‘brainy’…
App helps improve memory of patients with schizophrenia
Researchers have developed an app that helps improve memory of patients with schizophrenia thereby enabling them to carry out their daily work and routine and live life independently. Developed by researchers at…
Coffee consumption habits associated with mild cognitive impairment
Researchers have established a possible association between change or constant habits in coffee consumption and the incidence of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) suggesting that coffee consumption could either increase the risk of…
Genes responsible for Alzheimer’s may be “at work” long before any symptoms arise
A new research has suggested that genetic variations linked to Alzheimer’s disease may be “at work” promoting deposits of plaque in the brain long before any symptoms of the disease can be…
Type 2 diabetes impairs blood flow regulation in brain, study shows
A research has shown that patients with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of reduction in their cognitive and decision-making abilities because the diabetes impairs blood flow regulation in brain….
Immune system molecule promotes cognitive decline; could lead to dementia cure
Researchers have revealed that an immune system molecule dubbed beta-2 microglobulin, or B2M, is responsible for blocking regeneration of brain cells and promotion of cognitive decline and are hopeful that it may…
Drink that orange juice as it improves your brain functions
Orange juice is generally regarded as being good for our health, but a new study shows that the juice that is consumed by millions everyday is beneficial for your brain and is…
Hormone therapy may leave prostate cancer patients with cognitive impairment
Men being treated for prostate cancer through commonly used Androgen deprivation therapy are at a risk of suffering from cognitive impairments, a new study by Moffitt Cancer Center has revealed. According to…
Plant-based Mediterranean diet could improve cognitive functions in older adults
Studies have been carried out investigating the potential benefits of Mediterranean diet on brain functions and ability to prevent cognitive decline, and a new study strengthens these findings adding that supplementing such…
Rich kids said to have bigger brains, better cognitive skills
A new study published in the journal Nature Neuroscience reveals that children of richer, better-educated parents have bigger brains and more cognitive skills than their less-fortunate peers. The researchers have added that…
Have your kids got symmetrical hands? If so, they are smarter than others
A new study by researchers at universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh reveals that children with more symmetrical hands are smarter than others and such kids are said to be able to react…