Tag: Cognition
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Moderate physical activity may improve cognition in old age
Moderate physical activity in midlife, for instance a strenuous walk, is associated with better cognition in old age, finds a new research. "The study suggests that the beneficial influence of physical activity on the brain and cognition is not solely based on decreasing vascular risk factors," said researcher Paula Iso-Markku from the University of Helsinki …
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September 10, 2016 -
Being bilingual may enhance cognition
Being bilingual can be beneficial as it enhances the ability to maintain attention and focus and also improve other cognitive abilities, a study has found. While some evidence has suggested that bilinguals have developed enhanced inhibitory control abilities — the ability to suppress or tune out stimuli that are irrelevant to the task at hand …
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September 10, 2016 -
Thousands attend anti-coup rally in Turkey
Thousands attend anti-coup rally in Turkey
August 7, 2016