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Green spaces in cities promote social connections and physical activity and reduce exposure to air pollution and noise. (Photo: Pixabay)

Living near parks may boost brain development in kids: study

Previous studies have already indicated that green spaces within and surrounding schools could enhance cognitive...

28 Oct 2017 1:34 PM IST

The training programmes researchers compared are tools scientists rely on to test the brains working memory (Photo: AFP)

Higher intelligence may lead to mental illness, says study

Study offers unprecedented insight into links between intelligence and mental illness.

19 Oct 2017 10:35 AM IST

Dogs have the biological capability of doing much more complex and flexible things with their lives than cats can. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dogs are brainier than cats: study

Researchers analysed the brains of other animals also like lions and hyenas.

30 Nov 2017 1:12 PM IST

Muscular strength did not show any independent association with gray matter volume (Photo: AFP)

Physical fitness may help make children smart

Physical fitness in children is linked to brain structure differences, and such differences are reflected in academic...

26 Nov 2017 7:48 PM IST

Some individuals develop brain networks that favor intelligent behaviors or more challenging cognitive tasks (Photo: AFP)

Study reveals how connections in brain are linked to intelligence

It also identified brain regions that are more strongly de-coupled from the rest of the network in more intelligent...

23 Nov 2017 7:16 PM IST

the hug is so powerful that it can comfort someone who is suffering one of the most hurtful emotional experiences - social exclusion and rejection. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ancient wisdom: Seven seconds secret!

Being liked is not about intelligence, beauty or success. It is more about sincerity, transparency and empathy for...

23 Nov 2017 12:59 AM IST

Findings suggest more sex as you age can improve brain function (Photo: AFP)

More sex in old age may increase intelligence in people according to...

People who had sex weekly scored highest and were strongest when it came to verbal fluency tests.

5 Nov 2017 4:06 PM IST

Wisdom is a specific entity with different components. (Photo: Pixabay)

New tool can measure people's wisdom

Wisdom is a specific entity with different components.

24 Sept 2017 1:59 PM IST

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Kids with higher manganese levels may have lower IQ scores

Read on to find out more.

22 Sept 2017 8:30 PM IST

Stephen Hawking passes away at 76 (Photo: AFP)

Here's what Stephen Hawking's final fear was

Celebrated professor was afraid of the rise of superhumans resistant to disease.

15 Oct 2018 12:35 PM IST

Numerous studies have explored the relationship between religious convictions and IQ. (Photo: Pixabay)

Atheists show more intelligence than religious people, says study

It's predicted people with no faith will make up only 13 per cent of global population by 2050.

31 Jan 2018 10:02 AM IST

Vegetarian and vegan diets are appropriate for all stages of life, including during infancy, pregnancy, childhood, adolescence and old age. (Photo: Pixabay)

Turning vegan may make you stupid, says study

According to researchers, giving up dairy could drop a person's IQ by 13 points.

26 Jan 2018 1:05 PM IST