Sentences with phrase «on cognitive functions such»

«Understanding how a healthy brain works is important in terms of knowing its impact on cognitive functions such as memory, learning and in this case attention,» Noudoost said.

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On a cognitive level, growing up in a chaotic and unstable environment — and experiencing the chronic elevated stress that such an environment produces — disrupts the development of a set of skills, controlled by the prefrontal cortex, known as executive functions: higher - order mental abilities that some researchers compare to a team of air - traffic controllers overseeing the working of the brain.

The development of computerized neurocognitive tests such as ImPACT have been a big advance in terms of making sure an athlete has recovered their cognitive function necessary to return to play or work, but the usual and primary treatment remains rest, with follow - up testing using the ImPACT paradigm, and return to play or work following the algorithm of the ImPACT program based on test results.

Through the Institute, Dr. Janda has conducted groundbreaking research on such subjects as the use of breakaway bases in reducing sliding injuries in baseball, the role of soft - core baseballs in reducing chest impact injuries in youth baseball, reducing injuries from collisions with soccer goal, and the effect of heading on cognitive function in youth soccer players.

In so many cases that I've seen, medication, when properly assessed, properly administered, has such a profoundly important effect on a child's cognitive function, his ability to access the curriculum.

After controlling for factors known to influence brain volume and cognitive test scores, such as age and gender, the researchers found that a higher self - reported frequency of game playing was significantly associated with greater brain volume in several regions involved in Alzheimer's disease (such as the hippocampus) and with higher cognitive test scores on memory and executive function.

«When researchers use video games as a tool for cognitive enhancement, they assume that game performance relies on specific cognitive / brain function, yet there is a little evidence that establishes such a connection,» explained lead investigator Chandramallika Basak, PhD, Assistant Professor at The Center for Vital Longevity, University of Texas at Dallas.

Named after the IBM Blue Gene supercomputer it relies on, the Blue Brain Project has started modelling — in every detail — the cellular infrastructure and electrophysiological interactions within the cerebral neocortex, which represents about 80 % of the brain and is believed to house cognitive functions such as language and conscious thought.

Many of our everyday cognitive functions such as learning and memory rely on normal communication between the two regions of the brain - the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex.

«What we found was that training higher - order cognitive skills can have a positive impact on untrained key executive functions as well as lower - level, but also important, processes such as straightforward memory, which is used to remember details.

On the other hand, it is also possible that a cognitive function such as numerical discrimination, which is apparently complex, may actually be based on relatively simple neural circuits, as suggested by a recent neural network study [71On the other hand, it is also possible that a cognitive function such as numerical discrimination, which is apparently complex, may actually be based on relatively simple neural circuits, as suggested by a recent neural network study [71on relatively simple neural circuits, as suggested by a recent neural network study [71].

These anti-aging products also include antioxidant rich formulas that address aging on a cellular level for a wide range of aging processes and support functions such as joint, cognitive, and skin health.

In a study on Alzheimer's, a single dose produced such a significant improvement in cognitive function, it far surpassed any other study ever conducted.

Organizations such as the Heart - Math institute have enormous depths of free research and articles on the topic, but the basic idea is that your heart is a primary generator of rhythm in your body, and the heart can directly influence brain processes that control your nervous system, cognitive function and emotion.

1) Belching, bloating, or «acid reflux» after eating 2) Indigestion and constipation because food is not being digested properly 3) Skin conditions such as acne 4) Vertical ridging on the nails because of inability to absorb nutrients from food 5) Leg and foot cramps because you are not absorbing minerals 6) Chronic injuries due poor amino acid status and inability to restore tissue 7) Food allergies and asthma 8) Gallstones 9) Poor cognitive function and the onset of dementia 10) Low bone mineral density and osteoporosis

It contains the best ingredients on the market such including Citicoline for improved memory and cognitive function as well as L - Theanine which is an amino acid that enhances concentration.

It began with a shocking revelation: «Stephen Hawking credits his ability to function and maintain focus on such a high level to a certain set of «smart drugs» that enhance cognitive brain function and neural connectivity while strengthening the prefrontal cortex and boosting memory recall.»

Playing computer games designed to improve cognitive functions can increase students» test performance more than traditional methods, such as one - on - one tutoring, according to a Yale study.

Other research has shown that spending holiday time in an «enriched» setting — defined as offering new experiences that are rich in sensory, social, physical, and cognitive interactions — can actually «turn on the genetic expression of key «brain fertilizers» in the frontal lobes, enhancing executive functions such as stress regulation, attention, concentration, good planning and ability to learn, also improving physical and mental health.»

On a 5 - year horizon, and beyond ADHD, we intend to leverage our proprietary, real - time brain signal processing, and know - how in neurosciences to develop or co-develop additional game - changing medical devices in pathologies such as chronic pain, the cognitive impairment of seniors or motor function rehabilitation.

Dr. Francisco's approach is family - focused with an emphasis on action - oriented interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and skills training in the areas of Social Communication, Executive Functioning, and Independent Living.

An alternative explanation for the association between poverty, family instability and children's cognitive functioning is that all of these factors might be associated with each other due to their association with previous characteristics of the parent (such as mother's age and education).25, 30 According to the selection hypothesis24 parents» own characteristics may affect their ability to maintain a stable income or a stable and committed partnership, and impact on the characteristics of their children, either through the environment in the home, through genetic transmission, or more likely the combination of both.

ECD programmes can take many forms, including promotion of good health and nutrition, support for safe and stimulating environments, protection from risks such as violence or abandonment, parenting support and early learning experiences, media, preschools and community groups.4 Poverty is the key underlying cause of poor child development; children living in poverty are exposed to many negative influences, including poor physical environments, inadequate nutrition, parental stress and insufficient cognitive stimulation.5 Undernutrition can influence brain development directly by affecting brain structure and function, or indirectly via poor physical or motor development, in addition to other pathways.6 — 8 Exposure to multiple co-occurring risks most likely contributes to greater disparities in developmental trajectories among children with differential exposure.9 — 12 This paper focuses on associations between specific aspects of children's physical environments — access to improved water and sanitation (W&S)-- and childhood development as measured by performance on a test of receptive language.

Neurotherapy utilizes various forms of biofeedback, such as Neurofeedback, Audio - Visual Entrainment, Cranial - stimulation, Heart - Rate Variability, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well analysis and recommendations on neurophysiological functioning (ie, diet, supplements, sleep, and exercise) to help the brain reach a more optimal performance level to help with improved physical, cognitive, and emotional funCognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well analysis and recommendations on neurophysiological functioning (ie, diet, supplements, sleep, and exercise) to help the brain reach a more optimal performance level to help with improved physical, cognitive, and emotional funcognitive, and emotional functioning.

Participants also discussed a range of developmental issues that impact on the cognitive functioning and mental health of Indigenous young people and their communities such as Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, petrol sniffing, physical and emotional violence and poor nutrition.

These characteristics are milder in parents than in individuals diagnosed with ASD and often include only some aspects of functioning, such as cognitive deficits, preference to be alone, insistence on sameness, reluctance to change or obsessive - compulsive symptoms [70,71].