Month: April 2024

Pupils Dilate More to Harder Vocabulary Words than Easier Ones

Abstract Understanding cognitive effort expended during assessments is essential to improving efficiency, accuracy, and accessibility within these assessments. Pupil dilation is commonly used as a psychophysiological measure of cognitive effort, yet research on its relationship with effort expended specifically during language processing is limited. The present study adds to and expands on this literature by […]

Published on April 25, 2024

What rhythm production can tell us about culture

Jacoby and colleagues used an iterative rhythm reproduction paradigm with listeners from around the world to provide evidence for both rhythm universals (simple-integer ratios 1:1 and 2:1) and cross-cultural variation for specific rhythmic categories that can be linked to local music traditions in different regions of the world. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on April 25, 2024

Heartburn Meds Linked to Increased Risk for Migraine

People taking heartburn meds have a higher risk of migraines and other types of severe headaches, a new study warns. All classes of acid-reducing drugs – proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, and even antacids – appear to promote an increased risk of migraine and headache,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on April 25, 2024