Women’s mental agility is better during menstruation
For the first time, British researchers have assessed sport-related cognition during the menstrual cycle. THE ESSENTIAL In a recent study, ...
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Dementia: Sustained physical exercise preserves cognitive abilities in high-risk patients
Performing vigorous-intensity physical exercise several times a week reduces the risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia, in older patients with ...
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Obesity: bariatric surgery improves cognitive abilities
Bariatric surgery improves the cognitive abilities of people suffering from obesity. THE ESSENTIAL In France, severe obesity has practically doubled ...
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When does it become too risky for an older surgeon to operate?
Researchers are proposing regular, in-depth evaluations throughout surgeons' careers to determine when it is time for them to stop using ...
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Mental disorders: magicians are less vulnerable
These creative minds are less likely to suffer from cognitive impairment or impulsivity than other artists. THE ESSENTIAL The magicians ...
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Watching someone shake their gift tells us a lot about their desires
By holding a gift in different ways in your hands, you can quickly determine what you want to know about ...
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Cocoa May Help Preserve Cognitive Abilities
Cocoa extract supplements boost the cognitive abilities of seniors who eat poor-quality diets, a new study suggests. THE ESSENTIAL Cocoa ...
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Down syndrome: exercise improves the cognitive health of people affected
Physical exercise helps improve the cognitive health of people with Down syndrome, also known as Down syndrome. THE ESSENTIAL Exploratory ...
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Post-traumatic stress: symptoms are linked to higher carotid atherosclerosis
Women with symptoms of post-traumatic stress have poorer cardiovascular and neurocognitive health. THE ESSENTIAL Post-traumatic stress manifests itself as sleep ...
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Dementia: people with physically demanding jobs are at greater risk
A job requiring intense physical effort is associated with an increased risk of cognitive disorders. THE ESSENTIAL 902 participants were ...
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Children who love to read do better in life
Children who enjoy reading perform better on cognitive tests when they are teenagers. THE ESSENTIAL Children who start reading for ...
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Depression: a new anti-depressant resistant subtype identified
This depression, called "cognitive biotype", concerns about a quarter of patients. THE ESSENTIAL American and Australian researchers have identified a ...
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Head injuries in athletes: an AI to detect “invisible” brain damage
This new artificial intelligence tool would provide insight into how subtle brain damage accumulates and affects cognition over time. THE ...
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Bariatric surgery: weight loss would improve brain capacity
After the installation of a gastric band, used to facilitate weight loss, obese patients obtained better results on cognitive tests. ...
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Sleep: sleeping with a night mask can improve our cognitive abilities
Wearing a night mask while sleeping is beneficial for our memory and alertness. THE ESSENTIAL Nearly 130 people, aged 18 ...
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What are the unsuspected virtues of swear words?
Swearing has physiological, cognitive, emotional and interactional effects, according to a British study. THE ESSENTIAL Repeated swearing increases risk taking. ...
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Siri, Google Home… These voice assistants would be harmful for children
Voice assistants could harm the cognitive and social development of children. THE ESSENTIAL Research on the use of voice assistants ...
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Multiple sclerosis: video games to improve cognition
"Brain" video games could help patients with multiple sclerosisto improve their functional connections, according to the results of a study ...
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Extended Breastfeeding Makes Kids Smarter
Children who have been breastfed for a long time achieve better cognitive results between 5 and 14 years of age. ...
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Listening to music with a groove beat improves cognitive abilities
Music with a groovy rhythm, which makes it possible to dance and enjoy the sound, can also increase brain activity, ...
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How to catch a liar?
When a person is lying, it is possible to know it thanks to certain signals, such as the sound of ...
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Vitamin B9 deficiency: a higher risk of dementia and death in the elderly
Older people with low levels of folate, the salt of folic acid, are more likely to develop dementia and die ...
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Seniors: physical activity boosts brain function
In middle-aged and older adults, engaging in physical activity may benefit day-to-day cognitive performance. THE ESSENTIAL The WHO recommends that ...
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Resistant depression: memory and concentration problems are very real
People suffering from long depression often have the impression of losing their minds, without necessarily making the link with the ...
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Cognitive disorders: prevalence has dropped among American women
In ten years, the number of people with cognitive impairment has decreased in the United States. A significant decline, estimated ...
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Learning a new language is VERY good for the brain
Studying a second language not only boosts your cognitive functions, but also leads to a healthier brain, a study reveals. ...
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Happiness is also talking to strangers
Having deep conversations with strangers would improve well-being. THE ESSENTIAL We would underestimate how interested strangers are in knowing more ...
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A black coffee against the effects of a sleepless night: it’s not such a good idea!
If caffeine keeps you going until dusk after a short night, it won't stop us from getting things done without ...
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Do you feel younger than your age? It’s good for your health!
It would improve well-being, cognitive abilities, protect against stress and health problems. THE ESSENTIAL The level of stress and its ...
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Having a stress-free life lowers cognitive functions
According to a new study, people who report feeling no stress at all are more likely to have poorer cognitive ...
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