Fast walkers in their 80s cut their risk of cognitive decline by half, a study finds

A new study of people 80 and older with exceptional gaits finds fast walkers have about a 50% lower risk of cognitive decline ...

Psychology says people who constantly gesture while explaining ideas aren't simply expressive; Goldin-Meadow's research shows gestures help organize thinking durin…

A new study suggests that hand gestures play a crucial role in organizing thoughts during speech, debunking the myth that ...

The real reason your attention disappears by midday isn’t just lack of sleep

Even with adequate sleep, modern attention is being steadily eroded by a stack of cognitive stressors that leave the brain ...
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4 educational shows that became valuable learning tools over time

Some television shows earn their reputation over decades, not just seasons. A handful of children's programs have crossed the ...

A Big Advance Measuring Military Vocational Aptitude and Cognitive Resilience comes from “Brain Games”

A US-government-funded study has found that a new type of highly-scalable, computerized cognitive testing effectively measures military vocational aptitude and cognitive resilience ...

An Autism Breakthrough, or an Illusion? The Fight Over Assisted Spelling

Popular communication methods for nonspeaking autistic people have ignited a fierce debate over what counts as evidence of ...

The Science Behind Erling Haaland's Sleep Routine: Do You Really Need These Sleep Hacks?

Elite footballers spend countless hours perfecting their game, but one of the biggest factors behind peak performance happens ...

Protein and Creatine: The New Science of Longevity

For decades, the commercial distribution of protein powders and creatine monohydrate targeted a narrow demographic: strength athletes and bodybuilders. The broader consumer market frequently viewed ...