Cognitive Science

The latest breakthroughs, innovations, and cool happenings at the cutting edge of the world of cognitive science. Updated daily.

Life’s Simple 7 and Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Chinese Study

Imagine if taking care of your heart could also help protect your mind. Well, a recent study in China shows that Life’s Simple 7 (LS7) – a metric developed by the American Heart Association to improve cardiovascular health – may have a positive impact on cognitive function in older adults. The study looked at over […]

Published on May 24, 2023

Geometry-inspired Curvatures Illuminate Changes in Brain Connectivity with Age

Imagine the human brain as a vast network of interconnected roads, where information travels from one region to another. Scientists have discovered a way to measure the changes that occur in this complex network as we age. By using geometry-inspired mathematical concepts called Forman-Ricci curvature and Ollivier-Ricci curvature, researchers applied these tools to functional connectivity […]

Published on May 24, 2023

Revolutionizing Brain Training with VR and AI

Imagine you’re at the gym, working out your muscles to make them stronger. Now imagine doing the same thing, but for your brain! Researchers have come up with a way to combine two powerful technologies – virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) – to help people with mild neurocognitive impairment. In a recent study, […]

Published on May 24, 2023