cognitive

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"We are quite confident this circuit is one of the mechanisms that contributes to the cognitive impairment that is a major part of the pathology of schizophrenia."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

A 70-year-old today possesses the cognitive capacity of a 53-year-old in 2000, the firm wrote in a recent report.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"I do think playing them can be more mindful than other games that require lots of cognitive engagement to coordinate with teammates or react in a split second."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"Growth hormone not only helps you build your muscle and bones and reduce your fat tissue, but may also have cognitive benefits, promoting your overall arousal level when you wake up," Ding said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Breaking a song into “chunks” helps exercise children’s cognitive and analytical abilities to understand, compare, and contrast the different parts or phrases of a song.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin