English ExclusionsCognitive Science Has an English Bias, Notes New Research “The over-reliance on English in the cognitive sciences has led to an underestimation of the centrality of language to cognition at large.” By Rohitha Naraharisetty
A Cocoa A DayHow Chocolate Can Help Slow Cognitive Ageing Emerging research shows that regular, limited intake of chocolate over years can be a lifestyle intervention to prevent cognitive decline. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Welcome to My TalkWhy We Talk to Ourselves, According to Research Saying something out loud bolsters memory, and makes the brain work more efficiently. By Saumya Kalia
Glare FatigueWhy Reading From Paper — Instead of Screens — Helps Us Remember Things Better Reading from paper is less distracting, and provides both sensory and motor cues that can help process information better. By Devrupa Rakshit
Nothing New Under The SunIt Feels Like April 2020 All Over Again. This ‘Been There, Done That’ Vibe Is Called Déjà Vécu Amid rising Covid19 cases and lockdowns, the French term for "already lived" seems eerily apt. By Liesl Goecker
Riddle Me ThisThe Right Amount of Stress Can Actually Strengthen Our Brains: Study Some stressors “force you to solve a problem, and this might actually be good for cognitive functioning…." By Liesl Goecker
Eerily FamiliarWhy We Experience Déjà Vu We absolutely haven't been here or done this before...right? By Liesl Goecker
Take a chanceWhy It’s So Difficult to Start New Things Humans' aversion to change, combined with a fear of failing, leads to an apprehension so overwhelming we don't even try. By Rajvi Desai
Early WarningUK Study Ties High Blood Pressure, Diabetes To Impaired Memory, Cognitive Function Doctors do not often treat mildly raised blood pressure, but the research suggests this might be a missed opportunity, because even small increases in blood pressure can have an impact on the brain. By Devrupa Rakshit
BreakthroughWe May Soon Have A Blood Test That Can Detect Alzheimer’s Years Before Symptoms Appear This blood test would make it possible to test people with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s years before they ever show any symptoms. By Rajvi Desai
External MonologueIs This Normal? “I Talk to Myself Out Loud” Not only is it normal, it's "a sign of high cognitive functioning." By Liesl Goecker
Easy On The EyeIs This Normal? “I Don’t Know Where to Look When I’m Talking to Someone” Do I stare at their left eye? Forehead? Lips? The pimple on their chin? By Rajvi Desai
Cognitive ChangeResearchers Find Drop in Income Can Reduce Brain Health, Cause Cognitive Problems Researchers found that individuals with income drops had smaller brain volume and fewer connections between the brain's different areas. By Aditi Murti
Helmets OnLack of Infrastructure, Awareness Means Female Athletes Seek Help for Concussions Later Than Male Athletes Research shows the longer athletes wait to receive help for concussions, the longer their recovery time. By Aditi Murti
Take A BreatherIncreased Stress Hormone Levels Cause Cognitive Decline Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease Stress hormones are healthy and necessary for fight-or-flight responses, but too much can cause a slew of health issues. By Aditi Murti
cognitionWhen You Lie, You’re Likely to Think Others Are Lying, Too Research says being dishonest has implications on how you interpret others' behavior in the future. By Anubhuti Matta
Face These FactsThere’s A Thin Line Between Confusing Two People of the Same Race, and Bigotry Yes, science connects a lack of exposure to mixing up two people from one race. No, that's no excuse for careless racism By Aditi Murti
Quiet HorrorsStudy: Untreated Brain Injury Common in Survivors of Domestic Violence Repeated head injuries and oxygen deprivation could cause a slew of physical, mental and cognitive problems. By Aditi Murti
