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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 8:04 AM GMT

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 5:05 AM GMT

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 7:42 AM GMT

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 2:18 PM GMT

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 1:46 PM GMT

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...

22 Nov 2017 7:29 PM GMT

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 10:36 AM GMT

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 Sep 2017 8:29 AM GMT

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Kids with higher manganese levels may have lower IQ scores

Read on to find out more.

22 Sep 2017 3:00 PM GMT

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 7:05 AM GMT

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 4:32 AM GMT

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 7:35 AM GMT