Good sleep quality is linked to a lower risk of depression in older adults
New research shows that older adults who get high-quality rest are much less likely to develop depression symptoms over a...
High intake of ultra-processed foods linked to greater dementia risk in older adults
A new study suggests that older adults who consume high amounts of ultra-processed foods face a greater risk of dementia....
New research indicates sounds you can’t hear can spike your cortisol levels, offering a biological reason for sudden creepy feelings
Ever felt a sudden, creepy sense of dread in an old building? New research suggests the culprit isn't a ghost,...
The location of your body fat is linked to how fast your brain ages
A new study of over 18,000 adults suggests that the location of body fat, not just overall BMI, is critical...
Scientists found a split-second shortcut your brain takes when reading numbers
A recent study reveals that the human brain uses the physical length of a multi-digit number as a rapid visual...
Psychopathy and Machiavellianism often look identical, but daily behavior suggests otherwise
Are Machiavellianism and psychopathy the same trait? A new 30-day diary study reveals that while these dark personalities look identical...
Physical fitness is linked to brain health in young adults, but the effects differ by sex
A new study explores how different types of fitness—aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility—affect the brains of university students. The findings...
Not having children isn’t linked to lower happiness, but having more than you wanted is
A recent study reveals that adults who exceed their ideal family size experience lower emotional well-being. By contrast, people who...
Brain scans shed light on why people with autistic traits feel more shame and less guilt
A new neuroimaging study reveals that people with higher levels of autistic traits process self-conscious emotions differently. Researchers discovered that...
Scientists demonstrate that AI can predict if you are reading a taboo word just by looking at your brain waves
New research published in Psychophysiology reveals that artificial intelligence can decode brain waves to detect when a person reads taboo...