Cognitive function

Individuals suffering from bipolar disorder or depression treated with a hormone best known to boost performance in sportspersons may also improve their cognitive functioning, a study has found.

A study found that walnut consumption by healthy elderly adults had little effect on cognitive function over two years.

A new study found no evidence to prove that brain games increases one's overall cognitive abilities, thus raising speculations if these games are helpful at all.

According to a new study, horse riding may help improve mental skills in kids, such as enhanced learning, memory and problem-solving abilities, among others.

A new study has said that Mediterranean diet may promote brain function in those suffering from diabetes.

Fathers play a surprisingly large role in their child's development -- from language and cognitive growth in toddlerhood to social skills in fifth grade, a new study has found.

Type 2 diabetes may lead to significant changes in the brain's grey matter volume in teenagers.

Sending text messages on a smartphone or iPad can change the rhythm of brain waves in humans -- a finding that has significant implications for brain-computer interfacing, gaming and driving.

A new study shows that a Mediterranean dietcan improve your cognitive function and reduce chances of Alzheimer.

Sustained financial hardship early in life may put youngsters at risk of developing worse cognitive functions as well as premature ageing, a study has found.