It
sounds like familiarity breeds better listening, or maybe none at all. A
study involving middle-aged couples found that we’re better able to
pick out the voice of our spouse in a crowd. On the other hand, people
can more easily tune out that familiar voice when trying to hearing
someone else talking. Source Link
Good
dental hygiene may be a hedge against Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers
say the bacteria that causes gum disease has been found in the brains of
Alzheimer’s victims. The oral bacteria which could damage brain tissue
can enter the bloodstream during chewing. About two out of three older
Americans have moderate or severe gum disease. Source Link
In
order to grow their language skills, toddlers need to be part of the
conversation. A new study found that talking directly to young children
helps them process language better and build their vocabulary. Simply
overhearing words does not improve speech processing skills as well as
when talking directly with the child. Source Link
