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Our sense of touch is generally thought to decline with age, just like the other senses. However, a study has now shown for the first time that age-related decline in sensitivity only happens in hairless skin like the tip of…
A recent study published in Nutritional Neuroscience has found that greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet is linked to a reduced risk of cognitive decline among elderly individuals. Conducted over a three-year period, the research highlights that this association is…
A recent study by neurology researchers at the Hospital ClĂnic de Barcelona has shed light on the cognitive impairments experienced by individuals suffering from post-acute COVID-19 syndrome. Their findings reveal significant cognitive deficits, particularly in attention, executive function, and verbal…
Conspiracy theories are often seen as the domain of the paranoid and mistrustful, but new research suggests a deeper, more evolutionary reason for why some people are more inclined to believe in them. A recent study published in the journal…
A meta-analytic study examining the associations between nature exposure and the cognitive performance of children and adolescents found no significant link between the two. However, a meta-analysis of 34 nature exposure experiments found that, overall, they did produce small improvements…
