Covid-19: cognitive after-effects up to one year after infection
In the long term, the coronavirus has many effects on cognitive faculties, leaving after-effects up to a year after the ...
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Eating cheese may improve cognitive functions
Could eating cheese boost our cognitive performance? That's according to recent research among older adults living in Japan. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Covid-19: cognitive and psychological aftereffects persist for years after
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients continue to have cognitive and psychiatric problems two to three years after infection, a new study finds. ...
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Nature improves cognitive abilities in children and adolescents
Being in contact with green spaces promotes attention and improves executive functions in young people. THE ESSENTIAL A new data ...
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Night owl or early bird: Who has better cognitive abilities?
Sleep preferences may impact cognitive function and mental acuity, according to a new British study. THE ESSENTIAL Research also shows ...
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Difficulty concentrating in adolescence increases stroke risk
Having difficulty concentrating or learning as a teenager increases the risk of having a stroke before age 50. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Poor health at age 20 reduces cognitive abilities at age 40
Young adults who have high levels of inflammation have lower cognitive abilities in their forties. THE ESSENTIAL High inflammation in ...
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Hypertension in adolescence linked to poorer cognitive abilities
Adolescents with high blood pressure or arterial stiffness may have poorer cognitive function, a new study finds. THE ESSENTIAL Adolescents ...
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How dehydration can affect our cognitive performance
Researchers reveal that, after a certain age, dehydration can have repercussions on cognitive functions, starting with the ability to concentrate. ...
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The menstrual cycle has no impact on cognitive abilities
The menstrual cycle has no impact on women's cognitive abilities. THE ESSENTIAL The menstrual cycle has no impact on women's ...
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Ischemic stroke: active compounds in ginkgo improve cognitive recovery
People who have suffered an ischemic stroke have better recovery of cognitive functions when they are administered active compounds from ...
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Brain: 3 sports that boost the cognitive functions of seniors
Playing golf or doing 6 km of Nordic walking or traditional walking helps improve the immediate cognitive function of older ...
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Spanking impacts children’s cognitive abilities
Being spanked during childhood could have a detrimental impact on children's cognitive abilities, a new study suggests. THE ESSENTIAL Spanking ...
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Brain: eating cheese would improve cognitive functions
Eating cheese regularly could help older adults maintain good cognitive health. THE ESSENTIAL Cheese consumption is correlated with better cognitive ...
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People who sleep little have poorer cognitive functions
People who sleep little have slightly lower cognitive functions than individuals who get better sleep. THE ESSENTIAL Too little sleep ...
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These little everyday pleasures boost your brain
Different daily activities, such as drinking coffee or listening to music, would stimulate and improve our cognitive functions. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Early concussions: they increase the risk of cognitive decline later
One study observed a correlation between early concussions and a more rapid decline in cognitive function in older adults. THE ...
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Dementia: learning a new language to reduce the risk
Irregular verbs, grammar, accent... Learning a foreign language as an adult stimulates the brain and prevents impaired cognitive functions. THE ...
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Dementia: walnuts boost the brains of seniors
Eating nuts such as walnuts or peanuts would help improve the cognitive functions of seniors at risk of cognitive decline, ...
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Stroke: 60% of survivors develop cognitive impairment within the first year
American heart health associations are advocating for better screening for cognitive impairment in stroke survivors. THE ESSENTIAL A stroke can ...
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Dementia: phototherapy could alleviate symptoms
Phototherapy sessions, ie exposure to artificial sunlight, would improve the cognitive function of people suffering from dementia. THE ESSENTIAL Phototherapy ...
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Brain: 3rd concussion could deal fatal blow to brain health
Suffering three or more concussions is associated with later deterioration in cognitive function in the brain, according to a new ...
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Cannabis: how long do the effects really last?
A meta-analysis reveals the duration of the impact of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of cannabis, on our cognitive functions. ...
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Migraines increase the risk of dementia
Migraine patients are more at risk of developing dementia, a set of symptoms affecting cognitive functions. THE ESSENTIAL Nearly 50 ...
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New hope for improving cognitive functions in patients with trisomy 21
A new treatment has shown promising results in improving cognitive functions in people affected by trisomy 21. For now, this ...
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It could be possible to rejuvenate brain functions
Research in mice shows that repairing the blood-brain barrier can reduce brain inflammation and improve cognitive performance. Fighting cognitive decline ...
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Parkinson’s disease: sport could improve cognitive functions
Parkinson's disease affects all aspects of the person's life: physical and cognitive. Practicing a physical activity slows down the development ...
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Do you fear Alzheimer’s? Well, play golf!
People in their 50s who practice both sports and social activities, such as tennis and golf, have a significantly lower ...
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Taking antibiotics promotes cognitive decline in women over 50
Taking antibiotics by women over 50 could promote the development of cognitive decline in later years. THE ESSENTIAL If you ...
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Higher education and language skills: a protective effect against dementia?
Canadian scientists have revealed that having a higher education and having language skills can prevent the onset of dementia. THE ...
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