This is because movement starts a process in the brain called neurogenesis, which is the growth of new brain cells, and studies show staying physically active reduces our risk of cognitive decline ...
The Allen Cognitive Level Screen (ACLS), which requires a person to do a few short stitching tasks with a string and a needle, is used to screen for dementia. It involves following instructions, using ...
Both genetic and environmental factors contribute to ASD, with prenatal exposure to valproic acid (VPA) and nicotine being linked to increased risk. Impaired adult hippocampal neurogenesis, ...
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has called for mandatory cognitive assessments for elected officials following reports that Rep. Kay Granger (R-Texas) was located in a memory care facility after a six ...
She discovered that the posterior hippocampus (which is involved in cognitive and spatial processing) was actually bigger than in the general population, and it increased in size the longer they ...