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Psychology explains why you want to keep eating even when your stomach is full - and what your brain may really be looking forEven when your body has had enough, your brain can still crave food. This intriguing phenomenon highlights how pleasurable food can seem ap...
What changes inside the brain as you age? Scientists find a hidden shift that may begin in your midlifeBrain aging study: Brain immune cells begin changing around midlife, a new study reveals. Microglia in the hippocampus gradually decline af...
In 2012, scientists from Arizona and Norway revealed that honeybees can rejuvenate aging brains. Years later, it advanced efforts to slow age-related cognitive decline in humansBrain aging research: Older honeybees showed renewed learning abilities after changing social roles. Scientists observed significant molecu...
Psychology says sharing embarrassing stories often builds trust faster than sharing achievementsReaching a major goal can bring a deep sense of pride and accomplishment, but that feeling is often short-lived. Steady progress, on the ot...
Psychology says making progress, even small progress, can improve mood more than reaching a goalPsychology says us that happiness is not reserved only for life's biggest achievements. Our minds are remarkably responsive to movement, gr...
Psychology says waiting without knowing how long feels harder than waiting longer with certaintyPsychology reminds us that waiting is not simply about counting minutes, it's about how our minds interpret uncertainty. The brain is remar...
Psychology says people who always order the same dish at restaurants just want to avoid disappointmentpsychology suggests that people who always order the same dish at a restaurant are often responding to well-established cognitive processes...
Researchers found how smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure may affect Alzheimer's and vascular dementia differentlyNew research indicates dementia risk factors impact the brain uniquely. Common vascular risks damage brain blood vessels and white matter. ...
Psychology says people are more likely to trust someone who admits small mistakesPsychology says your brain forms opinions about strangers in less than a second because quick judgments once helped humans respond to unfam...
Psychology researchers reveal how the way you sit could affect your mood and the choices you makeNew research suggests posture can influence emotions and decisions. Sitting upright led to more positive feelings and better risk-taking. P...
Researchers in Japan uncover what helps the brain stay motivated when life gets harderBrain motivation: Researchers identified orexin neurons as key to sustained motivation during demanding tasks. These brain cells help maint...
Scientists develop AI-based framework to show how distinct parts of brain ageNew AI maps brain aging differences across distinct regions. This model reveals how brain changes correlate with cognitive function over ti...
Type 2 diabetes patients on metformin, take note: After 60 years, scientists find this drug has hidden effects on the brainDiabetes: Recent studies reveal that metformin may influence blood sugar management via the brain. This medication stimulates a distinct br...
Type 2 diabetes medicine widely used since 1922 may affect blood sugar patient's brain, claims recent studyMetformin may have been part of diabetes medicine for generations, but scientists are still uncovering new chapters in its story. The possi...
Psychology says people who write to-do lists by hand may have an edge when it comes to remembering tasks, and there’s science behind itWriting tasks by hand engages the brain more actively than typing. This deeper processing strengthens memory and aids recall of information...
Psychology explains why your brain notices your own name instantly in a noisy room - The fascinating science behind this everyday mysteryYour brain constantly monitors surroundings even when focused on one conversation. This selective attention system allows familiar sounds l...
Psychology explains why your brain wakes you just before your alarmYour brain anticipates waking by adjusting hormones and body temperature. This internal body clock, known as the circadian rhythm, regulate...
In 1938, a study found which type of people will live longer, is now linked with impact of stress in modern lifestylesMore than 85 years after researchers first began following hundreds of participants in 1938, the Harvard Study continues to deliver a power...
US scientists finally uncover how a rare longevity gene may protect the brain from Alzheimer's and the discovery could reshape future treatmentsA rare APOE2 gene variant offers protection against brain cell aging. This gene helps brain cells repair DNA damage and resist cellular agi...
Tapeworms aren't just harmful to your brain. These tiny parasites can turn ordinary worker ants into long-living, queen-like survivors and make them live longer, study findsA tapeworm infection dramatically alters worker ants, making them live much longer. These infected ants exhibit physiological changes that ...