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In the first study of its kind, neuroscientists have shown the real-world benefits that sunlight gives the brain, beyond ...

Cardiovascular risk factors, including higher body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, in childhood and adolescence are ...

The growing body of interdisciplinary research illustrates that cognitive functions play a pivotal role in enhancing athletic performance. Elite athletes, particularly those engaged in open‐skill ...

A study has found that parents with daughters maintain better cognitive function in old age compared to those with only sons.

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A new study discovered that increased cardiovascular risk factors during childhood and adolescence may be associated with poorer brain function in early adulthood, according to a study published in ...