Month: January 2023

Can a computer teach babies to count?

Imagine a world where babies learn to count with the help of computers. A groundbreaking study examined 81 curious little ones, aged 14 to 19 months, pushing the boundaries of cognitive development. Using a clever video experiment featuring toy cars and pigs, the study explored whether computer-assisted learning could enhance babies’ counting abilities. The results […]

Published on January 31, 2023

Obesity’s Impact on the Brain Resembles Alzheimer’s, Study Shows

Imagine your brain is a maze, with different pathways connecting to memories and thoughts. Well, this study suggests that obesity can actually cause some of those pathways to become tangled and lost, just like Alzheimer’s disease. By examining obese individuals and Alzheimer’s patients, scientists discovered a similarity in the neurodegeneration happening in both groups. They […]

Published on January 31, 2023

Do sleep medications increase your chances of dementia?

Just like how using a certain type and amount of pesticide can increase the chances of attracting pesky pests to your garden, a recent study found that sleep medications may increase the risk of developing dementia, especially in white individuals. While more research is needed to understand the specific factors behind this connection, it seems […]

Published on January 31, 2023