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COGNITIVE FUNCTION AND AGING
Psychology says parents who like to play board games at home with their kids, friends or family aren't simply playing games: What this habit reveals- Psychology says people who keep fidgeting with something in their hands are not distracted: Why the brain uses small movements to think, focus and calm itself
- Psychology says people who always reply with a thumbs-up emoji may not be cold, they could be choosing a shortcut their brains trust
- Psychology says people in their 60s and 70s who keep a handwritten address book aren’t out of touch: They’re protecting important relationships in a form they trust, because memory often feels more reliable when information can be seen, touched, and easily foundMany adults in their 60s and 70s still prefer handwritten address books, not out of technophobia, but as a dependable memory support. Resea...20 Jun, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- Psychology says people who keep a photo of their wife or kids in their wallet aren’t nostalgic, they are creating an emotional safety netPsychologists have consistently found that having a strong sense of purpose supports emotional well-being. For many people, loved ones beco...20 Jun, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
- Psychology says leaving messages unread is not always rude: Why some people delay replies to protect their peace or create distancePsychology says that the most important takeaway is that unread messages do not always mean the same thing. In some cases, they may reflect...14 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug donanemab approved in India, but neurologists flag cost, access barriersA new drug for Alzheimer's, donanemab, has arrived in India. It aims to slow the disease's progression by clearing brain plaques. While off...14 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
- How to remove pesticides naturally from your favourite summer fruits: Berries, peaches and plumsSummer's bounty of berries, peaches, and plums offers peak flavour and nutrition. While delicious, these fruits can carry pesticide residue...13 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
- Psychology says the people whose personalities seem to soften most dramatically in their 50s haven’t gotten weaker: They’ve finally realized the protective armor they built at 20 is costing more energy than it’s worthIn their middle age, many people radiate a comforting softness that some might misinterpret as weakness. However, research points to an ong...11 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
- People who grew up without much affection often develop traits that look like strengths, but psychology says those traits usually trace back to survival patternsThroughout adulthood, numerous individuals exhibit exceptional self-discipline and autonomy, often rooted in experiences of emotional negle...05 Jun, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
- Word of the Day: AprosexiaWord of the Day: Some forgotten words regain relevance because the world eventually grows into the problems they were created to describe. ...04 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
- Why do humans take so long to grow up compared to other animals and how brain evolution reshaped human development and survival today?Humans take nearly 18 to 25 years to reach full maturity, far longer than most mammals. This slow human growth is driven by brain evolution...04 Jun, 2026, 03.40 AM IST
- Social Security disability benefits under pressure: Why 7,100 SSA layoffs could reshape disability claims in 2026More than 7,100 Social Security Administration jobs have disappeared, marking the largest workforce reduction in agency history. The move c...03 Jun, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
- Could protein 'traffic jams' be the key to understanding aging and Alzheimer's? Here's what Stanford scientists claimStanford University researchers have identified a breakdown in the cell's protein production system as a key factor in brain aging and cogn...30 May, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
- Psychology says people in their 40s and 50s who make lists for tiny tasks aren't becoming forgetful - they're building external memory supports that free the mind to focus elsewhere, because intentions stick better when cues are concreteForget memory loss; making lists, especially for those over 40, is a smart psychological adaptation. These 'external memory aids' like stic...30 May, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
- Scientists say this simple thing may reverse brain aging and restore memory in weeksScientists have developed an experimental nasal spray that shows promise in reversing brain aging. This treatment targets chronic inflammat...27 May, 2026, 02.21 AM IST
- Alzheimer's a key part of Eli Lilly's India specialty medicine push, says company's country head Winselow TuckerEli Lilly has introduced Lormalzi in India, a pioneering treatment for Alzheimer's that specifically targets amyloid plaques, a significant...13 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- Are millions aging faster because of hidden vitamin B12 deficiency? New Cornell University research links low B12 to muscle weakness and metabolic declineVitamin B12 and healthy aging are now linked by striking new evidence from Cornell University. A landmark study published in the Journal of...08 May, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
- How birdwatching trains the brain to focus faster and remember betterBirdwatching sharpens observation and memory. New research shows it can physically change the brain. Years of identifying birds lead to str...08 May, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
- Ted Turner death: ‘Mouth of the South’ to ‘Captain Outrageous’ — Why the CNN empire courted controversy as boldly as he built an empireOften described as both a visionary and a provocateur, Ted Turner earned nicknames like “Mouth of the South” and “Captain Outrageous,” refl...06 May, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
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