Rumination’s neural correlates: New insights from brain imaging
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers aimed to develop a model of rumination, a mental process characterized...
Read more
Evaluating mindfulness-based interventions for anxiety and sleep in teen athletes
A recent study compared mindfulness-based body scan interventions with relaxation techniques on adolescent athletes, finding positive effects on anxiety but...
Read more
Scientists identify a cognitive biotype of depression
A recent study in JAMA Network Open explored a cognitive impairment subgroup in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), focusing on its...
Read more
Sleep’s creative secret: N1 stage dream incubation enhances creative performance
A recent study in Scientific Reports shows that creativity can be boosted by influencing dreams during the N1 sleep phase....
Read more
Scientists reach a “pessimistic” conclusion after studying political bias in memory
A study exploring "directed forgetting" found people resist forgetting politically congruent information, with a stronger effect among conservatives. This selective...
Read more
New research explores why college students overuse short-video platforms
Short-video applications like YouTube and TikTok have become increasingly popular among college students. While these platforms offer entertainment and social...
Read more
Screen use before sleep amplifies emotional issues in adolescents due to chronotype changes and social jetlag
A recent study in the Journal of Affective Disorders revealed that adolescents who use screens before sleep are likely to...
Read more
New research examines emotion regulation in infants later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
A recent study investigating emotional regulation in siblings of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) found that those at a...
Read more
Sleep and sexual function: Insights from recent meta-analysis of 43 studies
Unraveling the relationship between sleep and sexual health, a new meta-analysis reveals sleep disorders and poor sleep quality as potent...
Read more
So-called “smart” drugs increase cognitive effort but decrease its quality in healthy individuals
The use of "smart drugs" to enhance productivity in academic and workplace settings is on the rise. A recent study...
Read more
The potential benefits of a ketogenic diet for sleep-deprived military personnel
A recent study published in the Journal of Sleep Research investigated the impact of a ketogenic diet on cognitive performance,...
Read more
C-reactive protein levels and mood disorders: Insights from a retrospective study
A recent study examined C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in individuals with unipolar and bipolar depression. The findings suggested that higher...
Read more
Sleep restrictions take a toll: Study highlights negative impact on athletic performance and wellbeing
A recent study found that sleep restriction of only 3 hours per night between consecutive days of intense exercise negatively...
Read more
People with higher fluid intelligence appear to be more vulnerable to sleep deprivation
Sleep deprivation is a common problem in our fast-paced society and negatively affects cognitive processes. Contrary to expectations, a study...
Read more
New study disentangles the influence of depression and anxiety on spontaneous neural activity
Researchers conducted a large-scale neuroimaging study using data from over 20,000 individuals to investigate the neural patterns associated with anxiety...
Read more