(Natural News) Music is known to help children with cognitive development, but one study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience found that structured music lessons significantly enhance children’s academic performance by improving their cognitive abilities, including language-based learning and short-term memory. In addition, visual arts lessons were also found to improve children’s visual and spatial memory. Schools have prioritized […]

(Natural News) As you age, there are plenty of things to worry about. You might find that you have to work harder to maintain your weight, more people your age are getting ill, and you might start noticing that any poor habits you’ve had start to catch up with you. One aspect of aging that can be […]

(Natural News) People who continuously use anti-epileptic drugs are more likely to have Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. In the study, researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) looked at the effects of the continuous use of anti-epileptic drugs […]

(Natural News) If you know anyone who plays soccer, tell them to stop using their heads to score a goal or intercept the ball. An American study warns that the impressive-looking practice of “ball heading” makes it more likely for soccer players to suffer cognitive problems, a Science Daily article states. Researchers from the Albert […]

(Natural News) Consumption of excess sugar has been linked to various health concerns like cancer, diabetes, and obesity, and now another study has revealed that sugar consumption can affect childhood cognition. The study, which was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, examined the side effects of consuming larger quantities of sugary drinks and […]

(Natural News) For a lot of people, the concept of growing old isn’t thrilling because of one thing: cognitive decline which is one of the hallmark signs of aging. In particular, memory loss, forgetfulness, a decreased ability to maintain focus, and reductions in problem-solving abilities are all part of the cognitive decline. Some cases, however, are […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has found that blood sodium levels may influence the cognitive function of older adults. The researchers of the study examined whether lower normal serum sodium is linked to cognitive impairment and the likelihood of cognitive decline. The study researchers […]

(Natural News) Spearmint was found to enhance the brain in older adults by improving both short-term memory and sleep habits, according to a study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. The study was conducted by a team of researchers who looked at the effects of a dried aqueous spearmint extract on cognitive […]

(Natural News) Physical exercise takes hard work, but the results are worth it. Not only will it give you a fit physique, but it also helps prevent many health issues, including dementia. Now a recent study published in the medical journal Neurology focused on how physical fitness may protect middle-aged women against cognitive decline. The study, spearheaded […]

(Natural News) According to the results of a study, if a group of participants is instructed to perform “an effective strategy for a working memory training task,” they are able to immediately improve their performance similarly to individuals who have taken part in a typical working memory training without strategy instructions for a month or longer. Based on […]