Recent Italian research published in PLOS ONE found that fear causes women to prefer immediate financial rewards over future ones more than men. Men's decisions remained unaffected by emotional states. The study used an online experiment with hypothetical monetary choices.
A study revealed that older adults' cognitive and motor abilities dynamically contribute to learning new skills like playing the piano, with cognitive demands increasing rather than decreasing as proficiency grows, challenging the notion that such tasks become automatic with practice.
Researchers debunked the stereotype of the "lazy stoner," finding that chronic cannabis users exhibit increased positive emotions and maintained motivation, with no significant impact on productivity, though some aspects of conscientiousness were lower when high.
The "hard problem" of consciousness examines how subjective experiences arise from physical processes. A resonance theory suggests that all matter, showing synchronized vibrations, possesses a basic level of consciousness that amplifies through complex interactions and information exchanges.
Researchers have discovered a new genetic variant, RAB32 Ser71Arg, linked to Parkinson's disease across several countries. This variant interacts with proteins affecting dopamine levels and cell functions, providing insights into the disease's molecular pathways and potential new avenues for treatment.
Older Canadian women use curling to manage aging, showing that the sport helps them resist physical and cognitive decline, adapt to age-related changes with inclusive modifications, and redefine aging as an active, community-engaged period of their lives.
A large cross-cultural study has found a weak but significant negative correlation between conservatism and creativity, indicating that individuals with conservative views tend to exhibit lower levels of creativity.
A meta-analysis found no link between childhood cognitive ability and adult depression, despite analyzing data across different ages and genders. The study was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders.
Researchers discovered that deep sleep quality, specifically in the brain's right temporoparietal junction, correlates with higher prosocial behaviors like cooperation and charity.
Conversations about contentious topics like politics and religion with strangers are often more positive than anticipated, challenging the common belief that such discussions are likely to lead to negative outcomes.
New research finds that individuals with midlife occupations demanding high cognitive engagement have a lower risk of developing mild cognitive impairment and dementia after age 70 compared to those in more routine, less cognitively demanding jobs.
New research published in Frontiers in Psychology explores how tickling can evoke pleasure and satisfaction, highlighting its potential as a primary stimulus among those with a tickling fetish.
Researchers have found that a single dose of creatine can temporarily enhance cognitive functions impaired by sleep deprivation. This study suggests creatine as a potential non-stimulant alternative for boosting brain performance when sleep is compromised.
Recent research indicates that being in nature changes how we experience time, giving a sense of expanded time compared to urban environments. This altered sense of time helps shift focus from immediate stress to long-term goals and reduces impulsiveness, contributing...
A recent study found no link between trauma history and the severity of psychedelic challenges or subsequent psychological growth, suggesting individual reactions to ayahuasca are highly variable.