Month: June 2022

Eyes and Ears: The Link Between Sensory Impairment and Dementia

Imagine your senses are like detectives, constantly scanning for clues about the world around you. But what if these detectives start to fade? A new study delves into the connection between visual impairment (VI), hearing impairment (HI), and dual sensory impairment (DSI) with the development of dementia. Using data from over 500,000 participants in the […]

Published on June 14, 2022

Unlocking the Puzzle: How Acupuncture Regulates Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms in Mice

Imagine your brain as a complex network of interconnected regions, each responsible for different functions. Now, picture that network being disrupted in Parkinson’s disease, causing motor dysfunction and a range of other symptoms. But fear not! Acupuncture comes to the rescue, like a skilled puzzle-solver, unraveling the mystery of how it improves symptoms in mice […]

Published on June 14, 2022

Within-participant statistics for cognitive science

In cognitive science, researchers typically focus on the average effect within a population. However, an alternative approach is to analyze each participant individually to determine how likely they are to show the desired effect. This method, known as within-participant statistics, offers both conceptual and practical advantages. It allows for a deeper understanding of the impact […]

Published on June 14, 2022