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12/27/2021
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By Matthew Davis
Scientists find that strategic use of aromas during sleep may improve exam performance
A recent study has shown that odor plays a role in learning, in particular, in improving exam performance. In the report, published in the journal Scientific Reports, lead author Jurgen Kornmeier noted that fragrances have a supportive effect that “works very reliably in everyday life and can be used in a targeted way.” Their findings supported […]
10/31/2021
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By Mary Villareal
New research shows 90-minute naps boost motor skills and memory
A new study shows that napping for 90 minutes can boost motor skills and memory, helping both the body and the mind. Researchers at Northwestern University have found that sleep can enhance a person’s ability to learn challenging motor tasks as it helps the brain in processing and focusing on a new skill. In their study, the […]
06/21/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Flame retardants, pesticides now leading risk factors for IQ loss
A study in the journal Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology found that exposure to flame retardants and pesticides is now the leading contributor to IQ loss. The study, which was published in February last year, also showed that exposure to heavy metals decreased over the past 16 years. A team led by New York University (NYU) researchers arrived at these findings after analyzing data from […]
03/15/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Social media users obsessed with “likes” think a lot like LAB RATS seeking food – study
American and European researchers suggest that people who chase “likes” on social media share similar thinking patterns with lab rats seeking food. In their study, which is set to be published in the journal Nature Communications, the researchers found that looking for affirmation online is very much like “reward learning,” a type of reinforcement learning commonly observed in lab mice conditioned […]
03/08/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Sleep and memories: Study shows sound cues can help participants solve puzzles while they’re ASLEEP
Researchers from Northwestern University have found a fascinating way to activate problem-solving during sleep. In a study published in the journal Psychological Science, the researchers explained how they used sound cues to stimulate information processing in sleeping participants. When the volunteers woke up the next day, they were able to work out the brainteasers they failed to solve the previous night. “This study provides […]
03/05/2021
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By Michael Alexander
Study: Lithium microdosing may benefit patients in later stages of Alzheimer’s disease
As it turns out, even microdoses of lithium can help stave off Alzheimer’s. A recent study found that concentrations of lithium hundreds of times lower than what doctors usually prescribe for psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder can benefit those in the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease. According to Claudio Cuello of the Department of Pharmacology […]
03/01/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Sleep deprivation linked to more negative effects for cognitive function than earlier theories suggest
Sleep deprivation makes people more prone to errors than scientists previously thought, according to a recent study by researchers at the Michigan State University’s Sleep and Learning Lab. Published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, it showed that people were thrice more likely to have lapses in concentration and twice more likely to make placekeeping errors after one […]
12/18/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study explains how a chemical from Japanese cornel may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Cornus officinalis, also known as Japanese cornel, is a medicinal plant native to China, Japan and South Korea. Well-known in traditional medicine, the fruit of this small tree, in particular, is used for its analgesic, diuretic and anti-diabetic properties. According to studies, the active components of Japanese cornel can inhibit the activity of a-glucosidase, the […]
12/17/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cornel iridoid glycoside found to improve brain function by clearing tau oligomers and reducing neurotoxicity
In this study, Chinese researchers investigated the mechanisms behind the effects of cornel iridoid glycoside (CIG) on tau oligomers and cognitive function. Their results were published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. Tau oligomers are said to be one of the main contributors to Alzheimer’s disease. They correlate strongly with the loss of neurons since they […]
11/11/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers explore the brain-boosting potential of the Himalayan juniper
Growing in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Northern Myanmar and China is a cold-hardy plant with plenty of traditional uses. Juniperus recurva, also known as Himalayan juniper, is a small ornamental tree that belongs to the cypress (Cupressaceae) family. Known for its aromatic wood and leaves, this plant is widely used to make incense and coffins. Himalayan juniper also bears dark purple, single-seed […]
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