Cognitive Science

Health New research challenges our understanding of Parkinson’s disease

A McGill-led study finds dopamine does not fine-tune each movement’s speed or force but provides a steady signal that allows vigorous motion, explaining why levodopa works.

AI AI reveals clues to how the human brain understands speech Shy Cohen

Health Researchers discovered how the brain decides what to remember Mac Oliveau

AI The brain’s building blocks: Why your mind adapts better than AI Shy Cohen

Health The body’s hidden weapon against Alzheimer’s disease: muscles Joseph Shavit

Health Life may be reshaping our bodies and brains faster than evolution can handle Rebecca Shavit

Health First-confirmed images of microplastics in the brain — possible link to dementia Rebecca Shavit

Health Daily physical activity lowers Alzheimer’s disease risk in older adults Joseph Shavit

Health MIT study reveals how sleep keeps your brain clean and sharp Joshua Shavit

Health Quitting smoking preserves memory and thinking skills, even later in life Joseph Shavit

Health Daily dose of game-like online exercises reverse 10 years of brain aging Mac Oliveau

Health Creativity and ADHD are linked through a shared mechanism: mind wandering Rebecca Shavit

Health Obesity accelerates Alzheimer’s-linked plaque buildup in the brain Joseph Shavit

Health Autism may be the price of human brain evolution, study finds Rebecca Shavit

Discoveries Extra sleep boosts teen brain power, study finds

Health Poor sleep habits linked to a sharp rise in Dementia risk

Health Common natural supplement protects the brain From Alzheimer’s damage