Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Michelle Ploughman. Continue reading “Exercise is brain food: The effects of physical activity on cognitive function”
Maths builds brain muscles
And activates hemispheres Playstations cannot reach, says Tim Radford
Forget Lara Croft. Think long division. Mental arithmetic bulks up brain muscle far more than any quick-fingered exercise on a PlayStation, according to a Japanese professor. The conclusion: thinking maths takes the brain to places no other activity can reach. Continue reading “Maths builds brain muscles”
Critical Brain Processes Involved in Deciphering the Greek Alphabet
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding chapter of the book “The Alphabet and the Brain” by Kerckhove, Derrick de, Lumsden, Charles. Continue reading “Critical Brain Processes Involved in Deciphering the Greek Alphabet”
The learning of music as a means to improve mathematical skills
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the very interesting corresponding paper by Carlos Dos Santos Luiz. Continue reading “The learning of music as a means to improve mathematical skills”
“Beautiful maths” activate the same brain region which is associated with emotional reactions to beauty, such as Art
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the very interesting corresponding paper by Semir Zeki, John Paul Romaya, Dionigi M. T. Benincasa and Michael F. Atiyah. Continue reading ““Beautiful maths” activate the same brain region which is associated with emotional reactions to beauty, such as Art”
Exercise, brain, and cognition across the life span
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Michelle W. Voss, Lindsay S. Nagamatsu, Teresa Liu-Ambrose, and Arthur F. Kramer. Continue reading “Exercise, brain, and cognition across the life span”
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