Study: Bilinguals Have Faster, More Adaptive Brains When They Get Older
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Speaking two languages can actually help offset some effects of aging on the brain, a new study has found.Researchers tested how long it took participants to switch from one cognitive task to another, something that&…
Childhood Obesity Affects Math Performance, Study Says
Fuse/Getty Images(COLUMBIA, Mo.) — Childhood obesity affects math performance in school, along with children’s social skills and well-being, according to a new study published in the journal Child Development.Researchers from the University of Missour…
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Not Offer Touted Brain Benefits After All
Jupiterimages/Thinkstock(LONDON) — Despite doctors’ advice that omega-3 fatty acids can prevent a decline in cognitive function, a new review of previous studies suggests that taking omega-3 supplements may not offer any brain benefits at all.Research…
Are Berries the New Brain Food?
BananaStock/Thinkstock(BOSTON) — Sweet and refreshing, berries are thought of as a summer treat, but new evidence suggests that eating these fruits regularly may also help preserve brain function.Harvard researchers found that women who said they ate …
Study Shows Six Years of Boxing Can Change Brain
iStockphoto/Thinkstock(CLEVELAND) — The long term consequences of combat sport are no secret, thanks to high-profile athletes like Muhammad Ali. But a new study suggests that six years of boxing can cause lasting changes in the brain, including …
Sleep Locks In Bad Memories, Emotions
Siri Stafford/Digital Vision/Thinkstock(AMHERST, Mass.) — Sleeping after a traumatic event might lock in bad memories and emotions, a new study has found.Researchers from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst asked more than 100 healthy adults to…