Increasing physical fitness levels does have a causal link with better language comprehension, according to the first study to show this effect. The study published in Aging, Neuropsychology and ...

Words often represent a concrete reality; for example, dim sum, hamburger, spaghetti, or vodka bring foreign words into our languages through the belly. Through the ears, concerto, rap, cantata, viola ...

TOKYO — I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports reporter in Spain, Mexico and Argentina. Now I report from Tokyo. After seven years, I still can’t grasp ...

Classes to help seniors learn Hawaiian language and balance strength and flexibility will be among the new offerings at Kaunoa Senior Services this summer. “Core and Restore (Balance muscle strength ...

TOKYO – I speak decent Spanish, picked up working several decades ago as a news and sports reporter in Spain, Mexico and Argentina. Now I report from Tokyo. After seven years, I still can't grasp ...

Neuroplasticity exercises may help restore certain functions following trauma to the brain. Exercises include learning how to play an instrument, learning a language, making art, or playing video ...

Language has traditionally been considered a complex skill which mobilises brain networks specifically dedicated to linguistic processing. But in recent years, neuroscience research has returned to ...