Natural Speech Analysis Can Reveal Individual Differences in Executive Function Across the Adult Lifespan

New research spearheaded by Baycrest, in collaboration with the University of Toronto and York University, is unveiling a profound connection between the nuances of everyday conversation and the state of…

Prenatal Exposure to Common Insecticide Chlorpyrifos Linked to Lasting Brain Changes and Reduced Motor Function in Children and Adolescents

A groundbreaking study published in the esteemed journal JAMA Neurology has unveiled a deeply concerning and enduring link between prenatal exposure to chlorpyrifos (CPF), a widely used organophosphate insecticide, and…

Ultra-processed food intake, cognitive function, and dementia risk: A cross-sectional study of middle-aged and older Australian adults.

A significant new study has established a compelling link between the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and a decline in cognitive health among middle-aged and older adults. The research, conducted…

Natural Speech Analysis Can Reveal Individual Differences in Executive Function Across the Adult Lifespan

New research emerging from a collaborative effort between Baycrest, the University of Toronto, and York University is shedding light on a profound connection between the nuances of everyday conversation and…

A Novel Protein Target, PTP1B, Shows Promise in Combating Alzheimer’s Disease by Enhancing Brain’s Immune Cell Function and Clearing Amyloid Plaques

Alzheimer’s disease is often described in numbers, with millions of people affected, cases rising quickly, and costs reaching into the trillions. For families, however, the experience is deeply personal. "It’s…

New study suggests dreams function as a “multimotive simulation space”

The Evolution of Dream Theory and Social Simulation To understand the significance of this new research, it is essential to place it within the broader history of sleep science. For…

Psilocybin slows down human reaction times and impairs executive function during the acute phase of use

The core finding of the meta-analysis is that psilocybin induces a dose-dependent slowing of reaction times across various cognitive domains, while leaving the accuracy of those responses largely intact. These…