cognitive function

Nap Your Way To Better Cognitive Performance

Research shows that an afternoon nap of 30 minutes is best but even 10 minutes can help improve attentiveness and mood.

Nearly Half Of Indian Teens Don’t Fare Well In School Due To Hunger

Food insecurity is linked to lower test scores in adolescents, according to an international team of researchers.

Reposting Is Bad For Your Memory

When deciding whether to share an article or retweet, the decision itself consumes cognitive resources and leads to cognitive overload.

Premature Babies Are Just Not That Into You

Preterm infants are less interested in people than full-term infants, suggesting atypical social development and a possible link to autism.

What Happens When Students Sleep Five-Hour Nights

Researchers have found that after a week of sleeping only five hours a night, teenagers suffered significant cognitive degradation.

Bilingualism Linked to Better Cognitive Functions After Stroke

Being bilingual doubles the chances of having normal cognitive functions after a stroke compared to monolingual patients.