Exercise’s effects on cognitive function varies based on glucose tolerance
Obesity is linked to several health complications. Alarmingly, it also correlates with cognitive decline and dementia. A recent study published in the journal Physiology & Behavior explored how...
View ArticleTime warps when you workout: Study confirms exercise slows our perception of...
Recent research published in the journal Brain and Behavior has revealed a fascinating aspect of human psychology: our perception of time can be altered by physical exercise. Specifically, individuals...
View ArticleBabies as young as four months old show intriguing signs of self-awareness
New research reveals that even infants as young as four months old have an innate ability to comprehend how their bodies interact with the world around them. This understanding is evident as they...
View ArticleParents’ epistemological beliefs shape children’s scientific reasoning...
A recent study published in the journal Developmental Science has explored how parents’ views on knowledge and learning (epistemological beliefs) influence their children’s ability to think...
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Being in nature can alter your sense of time, according to psychology research
Do you ever get that feeling that there aren’t enough hours in the day? That time is somehow racing away from you, and it is impossible to fit everything in. But then, you step outside into the...
View ArticleThe surprising cognitive effects of creatine on sleep-deprived brains
Scientists in Germany have found evidence that a single large dose of creatine, a supplement commonly embraced by athletes for physical performance enhancement, can temporarily uplift cognitive...
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Where does consciousness come from? It could all be vibrations
Why is my awareness here, while yours is over there? Why is the universe split in two for each of us, into a subject and an infinity of objects? How is each of us our own center of experience,...
View ArticleHow cognitive and physical demands interact when learning to play the piano
Learning new skills involves intricate brain processes that scientists are still working to fully understand. A recent study published in the journal Brain Sciences examines how older adults learn...
View ArticleWhat drives us to share info? Belief alignment trumps surprise and novelty,...
Every day, we are bombarded with a deluge of information, especially online, where news spreads faster than ever. But what kind of information do we choose to share, and why? A new study published in...
View ArticleCan the mere presences of a cell phone actually improve cognitive performance?
Cell phones are often criticized for their disruptive impact on attention and cognition. But a recent study published in BMC Psychology has revealed a surprising effect: the presence of a cell phone...
View ArticleNew research reveals an intriguing fact about human visual perception
A recent study published in the Journal of Vision reveals that humans are better at estimating the motion of objects moving downwards compared to upwards, regardless of the direction relative to...
View ArticleNeuroscience study provides insight into the brain’s mysterious “wave of death”
Researchers at the Paris Brain Institute have conducted a groundbreaking study on the processes that occur in the brain as it transitions from life to death, particularly focusing on a phenomenon...
View ArticleMetacognitive abilities may be more influenced by environment than genetics
In a recent study from Beijing Normal University, researchers have demonstrated that certain cognitive abilities, particularly those related to metacognition and mentalizing, are significantly...
View ArticleAphantasia linked to abnormal brain responses to imagined and observed actions
In a study published in Brain Communications, researchers have found evidence that individuals with aphantasia, a condition where people struggle to create mental images, exhibit significant...
View ArticlePeople who read a lot of fiction tend to have better cognitive skills, study...
New research published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General suggests reading fiction offers small but meaningful cognitive benefits, particularly for verbal skills, empathy, and the...
View ArticleMen who spend fewer hours sleeping might be worse in wayfinding tasks, study...
A study using the mobile video game Sea Hero Quest found that men, but not women, who reported shorter sleep durations tended to perform worse on wayfinding tasks in the game. The association...
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NYT Connections game: How to solve these deceivingly simple word puzzles,...
Puzzle fans are hooked on Connections, the latest word game from the New York Times that launched in June 2023, following the success of Wordle. The premise of the Connections game is deceivingly...
View ArticleNeuroscientists reveal intriguing impact of light on human cognition and...
Recent research has shed light on how different levels of illuminance—the measure of the amount of light—can enhance alertness and cognitive performance in humans. The study found that higher light...
View ArticleHuge study highlights the connection between diet and brain health
New research published in Nature has revealed a strong link between diet and brain health. The study found that older individuals who maintain a balanced diet exhibit enhanced mental health, superior...
View ArticleScientists uncover a surprising conflict between important cognitive abilities
Scientists have discovered that individuals who are particularly good at learning patterns and sequences tend to struggle more with tasks requiring active thinking and decision-making. Their new...
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