Brain power

From Blocks To Brains: Impact Of Toys On Kid's Brain Development, Experts Share Facts

Ever wondered how toys shape a child's brain? Here are some experts views on how toys impact on kids' cognitive growth. Read here.

 

Mar 11, 2024, 21:18 PM IST

Power Of Smell: Odours Might Prompt Certain Brain Cells To Make Decisions, Says Research

The catalyst for the decision-making is the odour which travels up the nose sending neural signals to the olfactory bulb and the hippocampus. The two organs are closely connected. The information is swiftly processed and the brain makes a decision based on the input.

Feb 08, 2024, 15:19 PM IST

Preserving Brain Health: Expert Tips To Prevent Cognitive Decline With Ageing

Uncover expert insights on nurturing brain health and preventing cognitive decline. Learn essential practices from top neurologists to safeguard your cognitive vitality and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's.

Sep 25, 2023, 18:32 PM IST

Poor Inaudible Audio Makes Brain Work 35% Harder To Understand Lyrics And Information

A recent research found that poor audio quality causes our brains to work harder to process information. Here are some shocking revelations, read on.

Aug 21, 2023, 14:58 PM IST

10 Best Foods To Improve Brain Health

Best foods to boost brain health

Jul 22, 2023, 11:41 AM IST

Understanding How Our Brain Signals Us To Avoid Certain Allergic Foods

Ever wondered why you feel sick at the smell of a food item and thus avoid it? Research shows our immune system plays a crucial role in changing behaviours, particularly in the case of an allergy. Here is all you need to know.

Jul 19, 2023, 16:54 PM IST

Coffee Can Enhance Brain Performance By Giving A 'Special' Boost, Beyond Caffeine, Says Study

A recent study explores the potential of coffee to unlock a supercharged brain, discussing the various ways in which coffee can be used to improve cognitive function and productivity.

 

Jul 09, 2023, 19:13 PM IST

The Dangers Of Dry Cleaning: Chemicals Can Increase Risk Of Parkinson's By 70%

Prolonged exposure to a chemical commonly used as a cleaning agent, particularly in dry cleaning clothes and degreasing metals, can increase the risk of Parkinson`s disease by 70 per cent, according to a study.

May 16, 2023, 20:00 PM IST

How Gender Inequality Could Shrink Women's Brain? Explains Study

Gender inequality is a real societal issue which affects women and other minority genders. A recent study pointed out how gender inequality is affecting women's brain overtime, read more about it here.

 

May 15, 2023, 12:41 PM IST

Apple Health Benefits: This Red fruit reduces Cholesterol levels- Know why you should eat it everyday

Apples are a great source of flavonoids and other dietary phytochemicals. Additionally, they have high quantities of phytochemicals and polyphenols. Scroll down to know why you should eat apples everyday.

Jan 18, 2023, 22:34 PM IST

Improve brain power: These omega-3-rich foods can boost brain function and memory

The kind of food we consume has a very big impact on our brain's health. Including food items rich in omega-3 can boost brain function and memory. Check these omega-3-rich sources of food here.

 

Nov 22, 2022, 16:39 PM IST

DNA: Is your brain becoming a slave to mobile?

In today's era, our brain is processing a large amount of data through mobile phones and social media, which started affecting the ability of the brain.

Jun 18, 2022, 02:02 AM IST

Exercising before an interview can boost brain power

The findings have implications for older people in the early stages of dementia who may be less mobile, and for anyone else looking to gain a quick mental edge in their work.
 

Dec 22, 2017, 18:38 PM IST

Study associates high-intensity exercise with improved memory

The findings are important because memory performance of the study participants, who were all healthy young adults, increased over a relatively short period of time, said researchers.

Nov 23, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

Exercise regularly to boost brain functioning, says study

The researchers reviewed 14 clinical trials, which examined the brain scans of 737 people before and after aerobic exercise programs. 

Nov 14, 2017, 19:12 PM IST

This exercise can boost brain power

The "dual n-back" is a memory sequence test in which people must remember a constantly updating sequence of visual and auditory stimuli. 
 

Oct 18, 2017, 14:00 PM IST

WARNING: Keep your smartphones where you can't see them! - This is why

As per the study, this can reduce your ability to focus and perform tasks because part of the brain is actively working to not pick up or use the phone.

Jun 24, 2017, 15:55 PM IST