Emergence of the smart intuitor: how cognitive ability shapes adolescent reasoning

The development of human logic has long been viewed as a struggle between impulsive instinct and disciplined reflection. For decades, the prevailing psychological consensus suggested that accurate reasoning required the…

The Northwestern SuperAging Program: Unraveling the Secrets of Exceptional Cognitive Longevity

For over a quarter of a century, a dedicated cadre of researchers at Northwestern Medicine has been meticulously dissecting the biological and behavioral underpinnings of exceptional cognitive vitality in advanced…

Lifelong Mental Engagement Linked to Significantly Lower Alzheimer’s Risk and Delayed Cognitive Decline

A groundbreaking study published in Neurology, the esteemed medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, reveals a compelling association between sustained intellectual stimulation throughout life and a reduced risk…

Metacognitive Ratings on Cognitive Tasks: Task Difficulty and Effort Rating Differences in Children With ADHD and Neurotypical Children

A landmark study recently published in the Journal of Attention Disorders has revealed significant discrepancies in how children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) perceive their own mental exertion compared to…

Lifelong Mental Engagement Linked to Significantly Lower Alzheimer’s Risk and Delayed Cognitive Decline

A groundbreaking study published in the esteemed medical journal Neurology, the official publication of the American Academy of Neurology, has illuminated a powerful connection between consistent mental stimulation throughout life…

Social media use and early adolescent brain structure: Findings from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study

A comprehensive study published in the peer-reviewed journal NeuroImage has identified a significant correlation between the amount of time young adolescents spend on social media and physical alterations in the…

A Large Prospective Cohort Study Suggests Moderate Caffeinated Coffee and Tea Consumption May Reduce Dementia Risk and Slow Cognitive Decline

A groundbreaking prospective cohort study, meticulously conducted by a collaborative team of researchers from Mass General Brigham, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the Broad Institute of…

A Gene Mutation ingrin2a Offers New Insights into Schizophrenia’s Cognitive Deficits

Schizophrenia, a complex and often debilitating mental health disorder affecting approximately 1% of the global population, is characterized by a spectrum of symptoms that can profoundly impact an individual’s perception…

The association between parent-child communication and adolescents’ non-cognitive abilities: An examination of the chain mediating effect

A comprehensive study recently published in the journal PLOS One has identified a significant correlation between the quality of parent-child communication and the development of non-cognitive abilities in adolescents. Led…

Moderate Coffee and Tea Consumption Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk and Slower Cognitive Decline in Landmark Study

A groundbreaking prospective cohort study involving over 130,000 participants has revealed a significant association between moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee and tea and a reduced risk of developing dementia. The…