Cognitive skills

Eating chocolate may boost cognitive skills in elderly

Chocolate's benefits can be attributed to cocoa bean, which is its main ingredient and a rich source of flavanols -- a class of natural compounds that has neuroprotective effects, the study said.

Jun 30, 2017, 13:51 PM IST

Marijuana can reverse memory loss and improve cognitive skills

The study could pave the way for slowing brain ageing or treating dementia in humans.

May 09, 2017, 23:52 PM IST

Interpersonal abuse in early life may affect cognitive skills

For the study, the team compared two groups of young: One had a history of early life abuse, while the other did not.

Apr 12, 2017, 00:18 AM IST

Horse-riding may boost cognitive skill in kids

A new study showed that the effects of vibrations produced by horses during horse riding leads to the activation of the sympathetic nervous system, which may improve learning in children.

Mar 03, 2017, 19:26 PM IST