Among older adults, a higher frequency ... sleep study and an emotional memory test before and after sleep. The researchers categorized participants’ physical activities into 4 groups based ...

New research from Cornell reveals that adults instinctively simplify their speech when interacting with babbling infants, aiding language development. This pattern, termed the “simplification effect,” ...

And by reducing the complexity of their contingent speech—often unconsciously—adults complete a feedback loop that drives learning and may be key to how languages are transmitted from one ...

THURSDAY, Jan. 30, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy weed use appears to dull the brains of young adults, particularly affecting their short-term working memory, a new study suggests. MRI scans showed ...

Brain scans showed changes in regions responsible for memory and decision-making. While abstaining may help, more research is needed to understand long-term effects. Credit: SciTechDaily.com A massive ...

A study by the University of Colorado found heavy cannabis use affects working memory in young adults. 63% of heavy cannabis users showed reduced brain activity during memory tasks. Researchers ...

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and some forms of memory—such as the memory for familiar physical tasks—seem largely unhindered by age. Created with Sketch. Over time, degradation in the brain regions that support memory ...

Assistant Professor of Computer Science Emily Prud'hommeaux will examine speech patterns of high-functioning adults with autism spectrum disorder with the goal of developing an automated way to ...

Doll therapy has primarily been offered to females with dementia. Those against the use of dolls for people with Alzheimer's often are concerned about the dignity of the person. They point out that an ...