News tagged with reasoning ability


Study finds that age does not impair decision-making capabilities

(Medical Xpress)—Contrary to conventional wisdom that cognitive function declines beginning in the mid-40s, aging does not correlate with a deteriorating ability to think for ourselves.  These are the findings of one of ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 17, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study reveals long-term effects on child IQ of epilepsy drug valproate during pregnancy

Research published today in the Lancet Neurology shows that taking the antiepileptic drug valproate during pregnancy affects the IQ of children up to the age of six.

Medications created Jan 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study finds dairy products in adult diets improve cognitive function

Adults who consume dairy products at least once daily have higher cognitive function than those who rarely or never drink milk or eat dairy foods, according to a new study by researchers from the University of South Australia ...

Health created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Aptitude test may be fairer way of selecting medical school candidates

Medical schools that use the UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) as part of their admissions process reduce the relative disadvantage faced by certain socioeconomic groups, finds a study published in the British Medical Jo ...

Other created Apr 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0