News - Education & Learning


Study shows links between obesity, sleep apnea and cognitive problems in children.

08 Nov 2011 Elite Minds

Recognising that academic success involves the ability to use cognitive skills in the school environment, the researchers whether mediator links exist between body weight, sleep disordered breathing and cognition.

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How the brain is wired for attention

03 Nov 2010 University of Utah

Scientists have created a wiring diagram that shows how the brain pays attention to visual, cognitive, sensory, and motor cues. The study, conducted by researchers at University of Utah, could help medical experts understand abnormalities in attention that can be seen in many brain disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and attention deficit disorder."

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Leading neuroscientist calls for more research into how modern technology changes the way our minds work

16 Sep 2010 Elite Minds

While a fan of cognitive training, Baroness Susan Greenfield is concerned about how other forms of modern technology may impact our brains and shape the kind of people we may be in the future.

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College graduates and cognitive resilience

04 Jun 2010

New college grads may still be looking for jobs, but here’s some good news: people with higher education can anticipate a reduction in age-related cognitive decline.

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New study concludes that teen's brain structure similar to that of young children

02 Jun 2010 Elite Minds

UK research into teenagers' brains shows their mental processes are like those of younger children.

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Autism and the Brain - new study findings show promise

28 Apr 2010

A recent study from the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health reports evidence that cognitive exercises potentially could rewire the brain by altering the brain’s cortical connectivity. This is promising news for those with Autism as well as MS and other brain conditions.

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Different types of learning at a molecular level

20 Oct 2009

Memory is very sensitive to not only the amount of training but also the pattern or frequency of training as well. It was found that training that was widely spaced generated long-term memory while intense training presented at short intervals generated short term memory.

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10 ways to increase your brain’s learning ability

11 May 2009

We all wish we could learn new things faster! Here's 10 easy ways to increase your brain’s learning ability.

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Profs Helping Teachers Understand How Young Minds Work

16 Sep 2008 John Hopkins Gazette

The Johns Hopkins University is combining two of its strengths — brain research and teacher education — to give educators a better understanding of how young minds work and to offer ways to enhance learning.

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Researchers Studying Effect of Violin Lessons on Brain Development

22 Aug 2008 University of North Carolina

Researchers from UNCG and the FPG Child Development Institute at UNC Chapel Hill are starting a novel study of the effects of musical instrument instruction on young children’s development.

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