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COGNITIVE FUNCTION AND MEMORY
Psychology says people who can’t tie their shoelaces but solve impossible math problems may have an advantage: The surprising reason our brains work this wayThe most important takeaway is that intelligence cannot be reduced to a single score or trait. It is a complex combination of different abi...
Psychology says people who keep birthday reminders weeks early aren’t obsessive; they’re protecting closeness from the friction of modern distraction, because remembering on purpose is one way adults stay closeIn the hustle and bustle of everyday life, keeping track of significant dates can easily slip our minds. Studies in psychology highlight th...
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...
Psychology says the exhaustion of modern life often isn’t from overwork: It’s from the fact that we’ve eliminated every attention gap, and the brain never gets the empty space it needs to recoverIn our bustling modern world, the rush of daily life rarely grants us the luxury of stillness. The unending stimulation stretches our menta...
‘A Muslim producer and a Jewish anchor for 25 years’: Bill Ritter steps down as ABC7 anchor after revealing Alzheimer’s diagnosisVeteran ABC7 anchor Bill Ritter announced his departure from the anchor desk after being diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease. Th...
Why is laughter so powerful for your child's brain? Surprising US study reveals why it's a hidden superpowerLaughter is vital for children's brain development, emotional balance, and learning, according to research, according to a new research con...
Elon Musk's biggest rival isn't a startup, it's China, and they just won the brain chip raceElon Musk brain chip Neuralink competitor: China has approved the world's first brain-computer chip, NEO, for commercial sale after complet...
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...
Psychology says that talking to yourself when you’re alone isn’t a sign you’re lonely; it’s one of the most effective ways the brain regulates emotion, rehearses decisions, and works through problems it can’t solve silentlyEngaging in self-talk isn't an indication of being alone; it's a vital cognitive process. Psychologists reassure us that this inner dialogu...
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. ...
Donald Trump boasts perfect Cognitive Test score but a series of unusual Truth Social posts spark health speculation- here's what happenedPresident Trump announced he achieved a perfect score on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, a test he described as "high difficulty" and in...
Psychology says the people who quietly build enormous success aren’t the ones working the hardest, they’re the ones who learned early to protect their energy from the small daily leaks most adults never noticeAchieving excellence isn't solely about grinding hard. Research in psychology emphasizes the importance of managing one's energy for sharp ...
Sharpen your memory with these 8 simple morning habits: Psychologists ExplainsYour morning routine significantly impacts brain function. Simple habits like consistent sleep, sunlight exposure, and exercise boost alert...
Psychology says people who can’t work without music or a familiar show playing in the background aren’t lazy but their brain is running a secret algorithm that needs a soundtrack to boot upMillions of people can't start a single task without pressing play first. Science finally explains why that's not a quirk, it's neuroscienc...
Psychology says students who top exams without studying for hours aren’t just gifted but have one hidden advantage others ignoreThe psychology behind students who excel in exams without seeming to study excessively suggests that success is not determined by intellige...
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...
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...
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...
Psychology says rewatching the same TV show again and again isn’t just comfort or laziness — It may reveal a hidden emotional needThe psychology behind rewatching the same shows suggests that the habit is often driven by emotional comfort, nostalgia and mental familiar...
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...