News articles tagged with 'cognitive'
Thoughtful words help couples stay fighting fit
— 15 Nov 2009 15:11 | HealthCouples who bring thoughtful words to a fight release lower amounts of stress-related proteins, suggesting that rational communication between partners can ease the impact of marital... — full story
Mood improves on low-fat, but not low-carb, diet plan
— 10 Nov 2009 14:45 | HealthAfter one year, a low-calorie, low-fat diet appears more beneficial to dieters' mood than a low-carbohydrate plan with the same number of calories, according to a report in the November... — full story
Reduced muscle strength associated with risk for Alzheimer's
— 10 Nov 2009 14:15 | HealthIndividuals with weaker muscles appear to have a higher risk for Alzheimer's disease and declines in cognitive function over time, according to a report in the November issue of Archives... — full story
What is unique in the brain of an Arabic speaker?
— 5 Nov 2009 13:21 | HealthLiterary Arabic is expressed in the brain of an Arabic speaker as a second language and not as a native language. This has been shown in a new study by Dr Raphiq Ibrahim of the Edmond... — full story
Digital divide: Psychologists suggest ways to include the ageing population in the tech revolution
— 5 Nov 2009 10:37 | HealthTechnology is no longer what it used to be: Computers have replaced typewriters and landlines are in rapid decline. Technological advances are being made every day, making many of our... — full story
While adolescents may reason as well as adults, their emotional maturity lags
— 10 Oct 2009 10:25 | HealthA 16-year-old might be quite capable of making an informed decision about whether to end a pregnancy - a decision likely to be made after due consideration and consultation with an... — full story
Rough day at work? You won't feel like exercising
— 26 Sep 2009 12:09 | HealthHave you ever sat down to work on a crossword puzzle only to find that afterwards you haven't the energy to exercise? Or have you come home from a rough day at the office with no energy... — full story
How scientists think: Fostering creativity in problem solving
— 22 Sep 2009 11:44 | HealthProfound discoveries and insights on the frontiers of science do not burst out of thin air but often arise from incremental processes of weaving together analogies, images, and simulations... — full story
Difficulties with daily activities associated with progression to dementia
— 15 Sep 2009 14:40 | HealthAmong individuals with mild cognitive impairment, often considered a transitional state between normal cognitive function and Alzheimer's dementia, those who have more difficulties... — full story
Supplementing babies' formula with DHA boosts cognitive development
— 15 Sep 2009 11:02 | HealthResearch has shown that children who were breast fed as infants have superior cognitive skills compared to those fed infant formula, and it's thought that this is due to an essential... — full story