17+ hour, 16+ min ago   (962+ words) A 20-minute workout protects memory after sleep loss just as well as a 90-minute nap PsyPost A 20-minute workout protects memory after sleep loss just as well as a 90-minute nap Experiencing a sleepless night often makes it difficult to…...

19+ hour, 26+ min ago   (614+ words) Adolescence is a period of intense social transition. Teenagers often shift their focus from family to peers, which can leave them feeling disconnected if they have not yet formed stable friend groups. The threshold for feeling lonely varies from person…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (923+ words) Therapeutic gardening improves mental health for adults with chronic conditions PsyPost Therapeutic gardening improves mental health for adults with chronic conditions Getting your hands dirty in the garden might offer a moderate boost to mental health for adults managing chronic…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago   (748+ words) Playing different types of video games can improve a person’s cognitive abilities and alter how their brain operates at rest. A new study reveals that fast-paced action games and turn-based strategy games both enhance mental performance, but action games lead…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (891+ words) Scientists and policymakers have expressed growing concern over the modern digital landscape. Smartphones operate as gateways into algorithmically curated digital environments. These algorithms are designed by artificial intelligence (AI) programs to maximize user engagement, often by presenting content that keeps…...

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5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (561+ words) Feeling anxious or struggling to keep pace in school during early adolescence is linked to how people view their own memory abilities more than fifty years later. The findings suggest that early-life psychological health can have a lasting association with…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (453+ words) However, breaking the numbers down by the context of the activity painted a much more complex picture. High levels of recreational physical activity were linked to a 24 percent lower risk of all-cause dementia. Household chores also showed a protective trend,…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (793+ words) Alcohol is frequently consumed in social settings, prompting scientists to explore how it might alter these empathic abilities. Prior research has yielded mixed results, leading researchers to wonder if the type of beverage matters. For example, a 2018 study found that…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (655+ words) Adolescents who spend more time playing video games tend to show differences in the outer layer of their brains, such as a thinner cortex and smaller surface area. The research, published in NeuroImage, provides a nuanced look at how solo…...