New nature lover? It’s possibly a COVID-19 side effect
In a new study, researchers found that 26% of people visiting parks during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic had rarely—or never—visited nature...
Doing this may harm your memory and attention, Stanford study shows
The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but they can also provide insightful glimpses into memory.
In a new study, researchers found they...
Sitting is not always bad for older people’s brain health, study finds
In a new study, researchers found that when it comes to the brain and cognition, sitting is not always bad for older people, so...
Even mild stress may harm your brain functions, study shows
The notion that a bit of stress makes people perform better has been baked into our everyday lives.
In a new study, researchers found that...
Forgetfulness may be a good sign of your brain function
In a new study, researchers found that forgetfulness may be a sign of brain efficiency.
The research was conducted by a team at Bond University.
In...
When someone you love is abusive
Abuse can be difficult to see, especially when it’s in your own relationship. It can start slowly, and it’s not always physical.
You may not...
COVID-19 pandemic has little to no effect on intimate relationships, shows study
When the COVID-19 pandemic brought many couples into the close quarters of quarantine and lockdown, many researchers wondered whether the effect would be more...
These personality traits may help you prevent dementia, study shows
Our aging brains collect tangles and sticky plaques that can interfere in our cognition and memory.
But a recent study at Northwestern Medicine found some...
Why motivation to learn declines with age
As people age, they often lose their motivation to learn new things or engage in everyday activities.
In a study of mice, MIT neuroscientists have...
How to trick-or-treat safely this Halloween
COVID-19 might have made this year extra scary, but it does not mean you have to give up on your favorite Halloween activities.
An infectious...