Learning a musical instrument later in life may help keep the brain younger for longer. In a four-year study, older adults ...

“We show that when writing by hand, brain connectivity patterns are far more elaborate than when typewriting on a keyboard,” writes Audrey van der Meer, a brain researcher at the Norwegian University ...

Summary: Researchers uncovered a direct link between irregular sleep patterns and lowered cognitive performance in early childhood. The investigation demonstrated that variability in sleep timing and ...

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In our age of information overload, remembering things can be a daunting task. But as a memory researcher and college professor, I’ve found some hope in that challenge. In January 2021, like millions ...

Neurons are important, but they are not everything. Indeed, it is "cartilage," in the form of clusters of extracellular matrix molecules called chondroitin sulfates, located in the outside nerve cells ...

The Power of Attention Networks: Dr. Feng isolated baseline connectivity within attention and cognitive control networks as ...

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music ...