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

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