Sugar is bad for learning

As much as it pains me to write this (I have a very strong sweet tooth), a recent article in Neurology has demonstrated that sugar has a negative impact on learning and other cognitive functions.  The study found a strong link between high glucose levels and poor...

Midlife (memory) “crisis”

Some recent research indicates that though there are some notable cognitive declines (primarily in memory and processing speed) following early adulthood, the impact of these declines are not all that significant.  We often harshly judge our our memory skills and do...