USC-led study of patients with epilepsy shows how making new neurons benefits cognition in adults. Why do adults make new brain cells? A new study published in Cell Stem Cell provides the first ...

We found that new neurons in the adult brain are linked to reduced cognitive decline—particularly in verbal learning, or learning by listening to others. Researchers know that new neurons contribute ...

Recently, vice presidential candidate Tim Walz and his wife Gwen shared with People magazine that their son has a non-verbal learning disability (NVLD). What does that mean? From the name, you’d think ...

Claire Gillespie is an experienced health and wellness writer. Her work appears across several publications including SELF, Women’s Health, Health, Vice, Headspace, and The Washington Post. NVLD ...

But verbal learning stood out as the most closely tied to the number of new brain cells. This was a surprising twist. In rodent models, neurogenesis is usually linked to spatial navigation and less to ...

Over the past four decades, educators, clinicians, and researchers have become increasingly aware that there are children who have no problem with purely verbal activities, and may even be verbally ...

After Gov. Tim Walz accepted his vice-presidential nomination, his 17-year-old son Gus's appearance at the Democratic National Convention has sparked more discussions about non-verbal learning ...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and his wife, Gwen, have been open about their experiences raising their son, Gus, who has been diagnosed with Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD), Attention Deficit ...

Verbal learning is what allows people to understand language, remember instructions, and take part in everyday conversations. The loss of this skill can be devastating, especially for those already ...