Imagine you have a bubble wrap protecting something important. Well, the blood-brain barrier is like that bubble wrap for your brain. It’s made up of special cells that control what goes in and out of the brain, keeping it safe and sound. But sometimes, this barrier can start to break down, which can cause all […]
Just as a tight waistband on pants can restrict your movement and make you feel uncomfortable, a high waist-to-calf ratio (WCR) can have negative effects on the cognitive function of older adults. In this study, researchers wanted to understand the link between WCR and cognitive function, as well as the potential mediating factors involved. The […]
Imagine learning a new language as if you were solving a puzzle or playing a memory game. That’s what researchers explored in a recent study on iconicity in spoken language. Iconicity refers to the connection between the sound and meaning of words, and it is often thought to make language more memorable. To investigate this, […]
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