Here’s the story.
“Up to a fifth of adults, including college students and shift workers, may be using cognitive enhancers, a poll of 1,400 by Nature journal suggests. “
Surprise (not): people are taking brain boosting drugs
Published in October 15th, 2008
Posted by sonia in Brain issues
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The Internet can improve your brain?
Published in October 15th, 2008
Posted by sonia in Brain issues
Well, for older people perhaps, according to UCLA researchers. “A simple, everyday task like searching the web appears to enhance brain circuitry in older adults, demonstrating that our brains are sensitive and can continue to learn as we grow older,” said professor Smith.
This is in contrast to an article in Atlantic called “Is [...]
Older Brain Really May Be a Wiser Brain
Published in May 21st, 2008
Posted by sonia in Brain issues
This news story from the NYT is good news for John McCain.
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