Indoor Temperature Significantly Affects Cognitive Function in Seniors
Research shows that maintaining indoor temperatures between 68–75 °F is crucial for preventing cognitive decline in older adults, especially amid rising global temperatures.
The triumph of the outgoing introvert: faking extroversion makes people like you more
August 9, 2020
The outgoing introvert: a new study finds that pretending to be an extrovert makes the people around you feel happier and more relaxed.
New study shows that a baby’s brain waves can predict IQ at age seven
August 7, 2020
Brain waves and child development: a new study shows a baby's EEG scan can reliably predict that same baby's IQ score at age seven.
Being thankful pays off: just saying hello to the bus driver makes people happier
August 5, 2020
A new study finds that being thankful, for example by saying hello to strangers, leads to enhanced feelings of happiness and well-being.
The psychology behind hoarding: what were the traits of hoarders during the pandemic?
August 1, 2020
A new study on the psychology behind hoarding finds people who stockpiled during the pandemic scored high on extraversion and neuroticism.
Guided meditation for seniors reduces depression, new study shows
July 27, 2020
A new meta-analysis of 19 previous studies has found that guided meditation for seniors is a promising avenue of treatment for depression in the elderly.
Broken phone? A new study suggests you might have secretly let it happen
July 27, 2020
If you have a broken phone, research suggests there’s a chance that you secretly (or maybe not so secretly) allowed it to happen.