Fruit-Eaters Score Higher On Spatial Memory Tests
Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 10:50
in Psychology & Sociology
Can diet give you a better memory? It seems to, at least when it comes to an animal cognition test using lemurs. A study of five lemur species found that fruit-eatershad better spatial memory than lemurs with a more varied diet. The researchers conclude that relying on foods that are seasonally available and far-flung gives a competitive edge to individuals with certain cognitive abilities - such as remembering where the food is. read more