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Timothy Salthouse’s Study on Cognitive Abilities and its Correlation with Age

EE Edit@rs · November 29, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Traditional neuroscience tells us that our mental abilities peak during our late 20s, as our brain brain volume shrink and our mental capacity starts its decline.  Renowned psychologist Timothy Salthouse spent years researching the subject of cognitive aging, testing more than … [Read more...] about Timothy Salthouse’s Study on Cognitive Abilities and its Correlation with Age

Filed Under: Studies and News Tagged With: brain aging, cognitive aging, cognitive decline, cognitive function, mental acuity, timothy salthouse

The Profound Effects of Childhood Poverty and Stress on Adult Brain Function

· November 9, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Wonder why some find it so difficult to escape the multi-generational cycle of poverty? Some experts attribute this phenomenon to a child’s financial situation when growing up. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of … [Read more...] about The Profound Effects of Childhood Poverty and Stress on Adult Brain Function

Filed Under: Studies and News Tagged With: amygdala, anxiety, brain function, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, prefontal cortex, ptsd

Research Shows that Meditation Improves Your Cognitive Abilities

EE Edit@rs · October 24, 2013 · 4 Comments

by Dr. Tali Shenfield, Clinical Psychologist It is a common belief in our society that everything of value must come from outside ourselves. We utilize so much helpful technology in our daily lives, and this can lead us to believe that there is always a product out there … [Read more...] about Research Shows that Meditation Improves Your Cognitive Abilities

Filed Under: Personal Development, Studies and News Tagged With: cognitive function, meditation, mindfulness

Why Beautiful People Have it Easier

EE Edit@rs · October 19, 2013 · Leave a Comment

This article begins in the suburban sprawl of Riverside, California nine years ago. Riverside is about an hour away from Hollywood, and is a diverse, often scorching hot town of aspiring actors in the making. With a rich theater department in my high school and being within … [Read more...] about Why Beautiful People Have it Easier

Filed Under: Studies and News Tagged With: beautiful people, golden ratio

Guest Post: B Vitamins May Decrease the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

EE Edit@rs · October 18, 2013 · Leave a Comment

The brain is one of the hardest working, most important organs in the body.  It also happens to be one of the most fascinating and confusing.  All these elements combine to produce one of the deadliest, most mysterious health concerns: Alzheimer’s disease. … [Read more...] about Guest Post: B Vitamins May Decrease the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease

Filed Under: Brain Health and Functionality, Studies and News Tagged With: alzheimer's, alzheimer's disease, dementia

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