ADHD vs sleeps disorders and immaturity
Diagnosing ADHD can be tricky. That’s because its most common symptoms can also be signs of other disorders. Parents, teachers an...
Lasting effect of surgery on the brain
When you have a surgery, you might experience an unintended side-effect: cognitive challenges. Researchers have found that “posto...
Plasticity at work
Recently, scientists have had the opportunity to study the brain of a woman who goes by “EG.” What’s interesting about her is tha...
The brain function of “Superagers”
Generally speaking, as people get older, their brains tend to get less healthy, and their cognitive abilities suffer as a result....
Attention struggles
You don’t have to be ADHD to struggle with attention and concentration issues. Attention struggles come in many forms and manifes...
Why does the brain use so much energy?
You may have heard that the brain uses 20% of the body’s overall energy. Previously, scientists thought it might be because our s...
Sleep apnea and memory
It has become clear that good quality sleep is very important for cognitive health and function. Sleep apnea can affect that, wit...
Get your walk on
A new study from Colorado State University showed that older people who walked briskly for 40 minutes three times a week didn’t j...
When two brains work together
There is some fascinating new research on how two brains interact—actually change—when collaborating with one another. In one set...