by Jean Pell | Dec 6, 2015 | Articles
A recent study has determined that the first language influences how the brain interprets language subsequently, even if the first language is no longer spoken. According to the study from McGill University in Canada, French speaking children who were first exposed to... by Ken Gibson, O.D | Oct 28, 2014 | Articles
Information and ideas are the tools we use to craft success in school, at work and in life. The brawn that allows us to wield these tools, however, comes from the brain’s underlying cognitive skills. Even one weak skill can keep the brain from grasping and applying... by Tom Jacobs | Sep 5, 2014 | Articles
A recent study has found that there is improved brain function with music lessons for poor kids. Children from disadvantaged neighborhoods who took two years of music lessons had improved brain function over their peers who did not receive music instruction. Studies... by Robert Preidt | Aug 30, 2014 | Articles
Researchers contend that children’s brain growth outpaces body growth, as their developing brains require so much energy to prepare for the challenges of adult life. In a new study, data was analyzed from PET and MRI brain scans. The findings indicate that... by Randy Dotinga | Aug 27, 2014 | Articles
A new study has found that kid’s brain power is boosted by fitness and may have benefits for their overall thinking skills and brain health. While the findings don’t indicate that fitness makes children smarter, it provides support for the possibility that...
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