The results showed that expert bird-watchers had structural brain differences compared with novices, regardless of age. The experts had better recognition and task performance skills, according to the ...

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New research shows that seasoned birders — including older adults — had denser tissue in parts of the brain tied to attention ...

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Expert birdwatchers have changes in their brain structure compared with novices, which probably help them better identify ...