To be a bilingual individual means to have the privilege of speaking two languages fluently; a benefit being, the ability to adapt rapidly in different environments. It has been shown that children from bilingual homes have the ability to shift their visual attention more frequently, and are able to shift their attention from one stimulus […]
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A high sugar diet has been shown to have a strong connection with metabolic syndrome (a combination of diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity). This syndrome increases the chances of an individual developing coronary heart disease, stroke, and conditions which may negatively affect the blood vessels. Therefore, a reduction in how much sugar is ingested […]
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Our faces are crucial in how we recognise each other – one look at a person’s face can allow us to know their gender, age, or race. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now necessary in most countries around the globe to wear face coverings, such as face mask, in hopes of reducing the […]
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Working memory (WM) is a cognitive system which has a limited capacity and can temporarily hold information. This system is vital in our reasoning, behaviour and decision making. Due to its limited capacity, the removal of irrelevant information is crucial in this system. Loss of this function can lead to a variety of psychiatric disorders […]
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Our biological age (the rate of biological deterioration and repair) is influenced by various environmental factors and our unique genetic variations. Understanding the factors which accelerate our biological age allows the opportunity for interventions and policies, which will help in maintaining a healthy state within the human body for a longer period of time. The […]
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