Oncology & Cancer
Physical activity could combat fatigue, cognitive decline in cancer survivors
A new study indicates that cancer patients and survivors have a ready weapon against fatigue and "chemo brain": a brisk walk.
Jul 25, 2017
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Neuroscience
The dorsal frontoparietal network as a core system for emulated action
Our brain's fronto-parietal network is responsible for a range of highly diverse functions, from planning and executing movements to mental rotation, and from spatial attention to working memory. But how can a single network ...
Jun 12, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain scan before antidepressant therapy may predict response
A functional MRI brain scan may help predict which patients will respond positively to antidepressant therapy, according to a new study published in the journal Brain.
Jan 24, 2017
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Neuroscience
Study finds hearing 'meaningful' sounds decreases performance on cognitive tasks
Open office plans are becoming increasingly common in the workplace—offering a way to optimize available space and encourage dialogue, interaction and collaboration among employees. However, a new study suggests that productive ...
Dec 1, 2016
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Neuroscience
Similar brain connectivity during rest and tasks linked to better mental performance
A brain on task differs from a brain at rest. But, how much it differs could depend on the cognitive ability of the person whose brain is being studied. New research published August 17 in The Journal of Neuroscience suggests ...
Aug 16, 2016
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Health
Elite cyclists are more resilient to mental fatigue
As British cyclist Chris Froome celebrates his third Tour de France victory, research from the University of Kent and Australian collaborators shows for the first time that elite endurance athletes have superior ability to ...
Jul 26, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Executive powers in the nursery
A baby's cry not only commands our attention, it also rattles our executive functions—the very neural and cognitive processes we use for making everyday decisions, according to a new University of Toronto study.
May 19, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
There are also drawbacks to being bilingual
The ability to speak more than one language certainly has its perks. It enables you to work in another country, for example, interact with people while travelling, or consume foreign media.
Apr 26, 2016
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Neuroscience
Older and younger adults surf different brain waves
Cognitive scientists have found more evidence that aging brains work differently than younger brains when performing the same memory task, pointing to a potentially new direction for age-related cognitive care and exploration.
Feb 8, 2016
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Health
Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care releases updated guideline
For adults aged 65 years or older living in the community, there is no benefit to screening for cognitive impairment if they are asymptomatic, according to a new Canadian guideline published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ...
Nov 30, 2015
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