Cognitive Science Archives | Carleton Newsroom

May 30, 2024

Audibility and Aging Brains: How Hearing Loss Increases Risk of Dementia

Imola MacPhee, a Carleton University researcher, is using brain imaging to reveal how hearing loss increases your risk of dementia.

May 16, 2024

Think Fast: The Mental and Cognitive Benefits of Running

Ever wonder what is meant by a runner's high? Or how the simple act of lacing up your shoes for a run can become a powerful tool for stress management? Running and other aerobic exercises... More

March 20, 2023

New Tool Identifies Kids Who Need Extra Support to Learn Math

Math is incredibly useful in everyday life. It's critical for managing money (understanding interest rates and mortgages), getting the best price in shopping, and assessing risks and making informed decisions (for instance, the odds of... More

March 16, 2022

Improving Cognitive Abilities in Older Adults: Challenging the Declines Associated with Aging Brains

Carleton University cognitive science researcher John Anderson, director of the Cognition and Neuroscience of Aging Lab, wants to help optimize the cognitive performance of older adults.

September 6, 2018

Minding the Brain

Carleton University Neuroscience Prof. Kim Hellemans and Cognitive and Computer Science Prof. Jim Davies are well known for their innovative and enthusiastic approach to teaching and extensive expertise in their fields. Now the duo is... More