Sentences with phrase «cognitive research suggests»

But cognitive research suggests something deeper — that the human brain has evolved in such a way that it's more likely to see visuals as «true» and words as, literally, «debatable.»

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Research from as far back as 1985 suggests physical activity and exercise improve self - image and cognitive functioning, and they reduce the symptoms of anxiety.
The journal Neurology published preliminary research suggesting that cacao may improve cognitive function and the flow of blood to the brain.
The well - publicized lawsuits by former players against the N.F.L., the suicide of Junior Seau, a «Chicken Little - sky is falling» mentality by some prominent concussion experts and former athletes, some of whom suggest that the sport is simply too dangerous to be played at all at the youth level, and continuing research on the short - and long - term effects of concussion on cognitive function and brain health, have created a pretty toxic environment for the sport.
The simple act of play is especially powerful: Research suggests that frequent, interactive playtime with a parent helps a preemie's cognitive development.
The research contradicts the findings of earlier studies, including one by researchers at Florida Tech in 2003, which suggested that heading in soccer may result in the short term in weaker mental performance, including a decline in cognitive function, difficulty in verbal learning, planning and maintaining attention and reduced information processing speed.
More recent research suggests that both the quantity and quality of father - child interactions during the early childhood years can lead to fewer behavioural problems, greater emotional self - regulation, increased language development and improved cognitive functioning for young children.
Finally, neurodevelopmental research has suggested that the factors in breast milk that may be responsible for the improved cognitive abilities of breastfed children may involve long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and, particularly, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), 10 with some clinical studies in which infant formula was supplemented with DHA suggesting possible improvements in visual acuity and cognitive ability in preterm infants given the DHA - supplemented formula.13
However, available research (e.g., waitlist - controlled pilot studies) suggests that behavioral / cognitive - behavioral interventions and pharmacotherapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are effective for treating SM.
«Our study provides additional evidence that exercise plays a protective role against cognitive decline and suggests the need for future research to investigate how physical activity may interact with genetics and decrease Alzheimer's risk.»
After doing some much - needed research, cognitive scienctists are suggesting a new way to boost students» lagging scores: Get rid of the hallowed (and stultifying) classroom lecture.
AChE inhibitors have also been given to Alzheimer's patients in an attempt to boost acetylcholine levels and improve cognitive function, she says — but her research suggests that the long - term effect may be the opposite of that intended.
While akrasia is sometimes called «weakness of will,» recent research suggests that it's not a personal failing, but a result of a cognitive bias that strike us all — «time inconsistency,» our tendency to discount the future in favor of the present.
Our research suggests the opposite — that there's permeability and generalization across cognitive abilities.
Specifically, the research suggests that emotions influence adolescents» achievement over and above the effects of general cognitive ability and prior accomplishments, the authors note.
This research suggests that exercising schizophrenic patients» awareness of themselves and their surroundings could improve their assessments of control, says cognitive neuropsychologist Sohee Park of Vanderbilt University, who did not take part in either study.
Previous research conducted by other scientists suggests that beetroot juice can improve oxygen flow to the aging brain and possibly improve cognitive performance.
«However, our research suggests that declines in the cognitive abilities of hybrids may also play an important role in maintaining species.»
Middle - aged people who experience temporary blood pressure drops that often cause dizziness upon standing up may be at an increased risk of developing cognitive decline and dementia 20 years later, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.
While some research suggests that a diet high in omega - 3 fatty acids can protect brain health, a large clinical trial by researchers at the National Institutes of Health found that omega - 3 supplements did not slow cognitive decline in older persons.
New research suggests that some vegetative patients are capable of simple learning — a sign of consciousness in many who had failed other traditional cognitive tests.
Now, new research suggests the loss of certain types of cognitive skills with age may stem from problems with basic sensory tasks, such as making quick judgments based on visual information.
«Interestingly, research has suggested that these same brain patterns measured during these states are related to different cognitive abilities.»
Previous research has suggested a connection between orthostatic hypotension and cognitive decline in older people, but this appears to be the first to look at long - term associations.
The findings of the study add to a large body of research that suggests that cognitive distortions (or people's warped thinking), play an important role in pathological gambling.
Previous research has suggested that being able to take photographs or consult the Internet may allow us to outsource our memory, freeing up cognitive resources but potentially impairing our ability to remember.
A large body of research suggests that controlling your position can be a task like any other, drawing on cognitive resources: simple tasks such as counting backward get harder when you must also hold a particular pose, and vice versa.
The findings are in line with other studies that suggest that cognitively stimulating activities can indeed increase cognitive reserve and delay cognitive decline in older age» says Anja Leist who is supported by a postdoctoral research fellowship of the National Research Fund Luxresearch fellowship of the National Research Fund LuxResearch Fund Luxembourg.
A group of compounds derived from hops can likely improve cognitive and other functions in people with metabolic syndrome, new research at Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science University suggests.
Preliminary research has suggested that, «if the target is to improve older adults» cognitive control, reasoning, and higher - order cognitive skills, and stave off dementia and Alzheimer's as long as possible, then maybe strategy games are the way to go,» said Chandramallika Basak, assistant professor at the Center for Vital Longevity and School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas.
Better - educated people appear to be significantly more likely to recover from a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), suggesting that a brain's «cognitive reserve» may play a role in helping people get back to their previous lives, new Johns Hopkins research shows.
New research suggests that gender stereotypes about money can negatively impact women's cognitive functioning.
Because of the success of early treatment, some research suggests that people with liver diseases should routinely be screened for HE through cognitive tests so that HE can be caught and treated before it progresses into the more advanced stages.
New research suggests evolution is favoring the disorder: A study in PLOS Genetics says certain genetic mutations that are associated with an increased risk of autism were passed on during evolution because they are also associated with improved cognitive abilities.
Recent research by cognitive aging experts suggests that changes related to Alzheimer's disease...
The research suggests that cognitive abnormalities are fundamental in schizophrenia, yet outward signs of the disease only manifest in a subset of carriers of the mutations.
New research suggests that patients suffering from depression should also receive cognitive testing.
What's more, says Bredesen, studies he's involved in through the UCLA Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research and the Buck Institute suggest cognitive decline can be reversed.
New research on the genetic causes of autism calls attention to diminished motor skills and suggests the importance of broad cognitive impairment...
Other research has suggested that supplementing might slow deterioration in cognition for people with Alzheimer's disease, but more research is needed on the effects of this antioxidant on cognitive function and brain health.
Some experts maintain that talk therapy is more effective in children, but the little research that exists on the subject suggests that cognitive - behavioral approaches may be especially effective in adults, who are likely to be more aware of their thinking patterns (and how to change them).
Considerable research suggests that this brain region is key to successful cognitive functions including planning, decision - making, memory, word recognition, social behavior, and even the desire to live.
Research suggests that rhodiola may help slow brain aging and provide therapeutic benefits for cognitive function.
Cognitive Function: Research is suggesting that the link between the gut and the brain also contributes to how cognitive function increases or Cognitive Function: Research is suggesting that the link between the gut and the brain also contributes to how cognitive function increases or cognitive function increases or declines.
Research published in Alzheimer's & Dementia suggests that people who follow the MIND Diet have substantially slower cognitive decline with age than those who eat the Standard American Diet (SAD).
In addition to the various cardiovascular and metabolic findings, animal research strongly suggests that human fasting studies of cognitive performance should be conducted.
New research suggests that drinking tea may reduce the risk of cognitive impairment in older persons by 50 per cent and as much as...
Theres no surprise there, but such research suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) might be especially well suited to women trying to quit because it can help them leap that psychological hurdle and accept that, yes indeed, they will probably gain some weight when they quit.
Our findings do suggest, however, that the specific measures of fluid cognitive skills we administered in classrooms as part our research were able to capture academically relevant differences in student cognition.
Psychological research over the past decade suggests there are no gender differences in children's cognitive abilities and therefore no difference, on average, in the potential for females and males to achieve in mathematics (Spelke, 2005).
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