Older adults adhering to Mediterranean diet have 11% lower odds of developing dementia, study finds
A meta-analysis found that individuals over 60 adhering to the Mediterranean diet had an 11% lower risk of dementia and...
Black Americans show robust support for maintaining or increasing police presence and funding
A recent study shows most Black Americans support maintaining or increasing police presence and funding, unaffected by crime trends or...
Does repeated information trick us into thinking we knew it all along? New study has an answer
New research indicates that repeated exposure to information increases belief in its truth and creates false memories of prior knowledge....
Scientists uncover a surprising conflict between important cognitive abilities
New research published in npj Science of Learning reveals a surprising competitive relationship between implicit statistical learning and executive functions,...
Huge study highlights the connection between diet and brain health
New research published in Nature reveals that a balanced diet correlates with enhanced mental health, improved cognitive functions, and increased...
New model suggests envy fuels the radicalization process and distorts perceptions
Envy might drive radicalization by intensifying awareness of inequalities and prompting individuals to join militant groups to rectify perceived injustices.
Brain imaging shows parents have heightened neural responses to sons’ gender nonconformity
Recent research shows that parents exhibit stronger neural responses to their own children, especially sons, violating gender norms compared to...
Emotional support through words and touch: Study examines what works best
Emotional-focused verbal support was seen as most effective in boosting self-esteem and reducing distress. When addressing problems, adding tactile support...
Scientists say media storm around “Myth of Man the Hunter” study was unjustified and misleading
A new critique of a 2023 study disputes claims about widespread female hunting participation in foraging societies, highlighting methodological flaws...
New psychology research reveals a disturbing side effect of boredom
New research shows boredom prompts people to choose unpleasant stimuli, even when better options exist. This suggests boredom might lead...