Tag: cognition

Study suggests high sugar consumption affects children’s brain development

From the University of Georgia press release: Sugar practically screams from the shelves of your grocery store, especially those products marketed to kids. Children are the highest consumers of added… Read more »

Study suggests infants’ language skills more advanced than first words suggest

From the University of Edinburgh press release: Babies can recognise combinations of words even before they have uttered their first word, a study suggests, challenging ideas of how children learn… Read more »

Study shows stronger brain activity after writing on paper than on tablet or smartphone

From the University of Tokyo press release: A study of Japanese university students and recent graduates has revealed that writing on physical paper can lead to more brain activity when… Read more »

Study suggests resolving arguments by end of day may have major impact on overall health

From the Oregon State University press release: A recent Oregon State University study found that when people feel they have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with that disagreement… Read more »

Study suggests neural ‘signature’ may reflect how we respond to feelings of social isolation

From the McGill University press release: This holiday season will be a lonely one for many people as social distancing due to COVID-19 continues, and it is important to understand… Read more »