You Recognize Your Face Even When You Don’t ‘See’ It
A new study reveals we are consciously aware of and automatically attend to our own face, even when we are not aware of it.... Read More...
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Implicit Attitudes Can Change Over the Long Term
According to a new study, our attitudes toward specific social groups become less bias over time and as we age.... Read More...
Unrelated Events are Linked in Memory When They Happen Close Together
According to researchers, when two events occur close together, they become linked in memory even when the events are unrelated to each other. Recalling memory of one of the events helps spark memories of the other linked event, researchers report. This occurs even when temporal proximity is the only feature both memories share.... Read More...
Gender Bias Sways How We Perceive Competence in Faces
A new study reports faces of people we believe to be more competent are also perceived to be more masculine.... Read More...
Touch Can Produce Detailed, Lasting Memories
According to a new study, exploring objects through touch can generate detailed, lasting memories of the object, even when people don't intend to memorize the details of the object. ... Read More...
Abstract Reasoning Ability in Older Adults Predicts Depressive Symptoms Over Time
Researchers report abstract reasoning in old age may be used to predict depressive symptoms over an extended period of time. The study found a correlation between a decline in abstract reasoning and a worsening of depressive symptoms in older people.... Read More...
Can’t Exercise? Taking a Hot Bath Improves Inflammation and Metabolism
For those who find it difficult to exercise, taking a hot bath can help improve inflammation and glucose levels, a new study reports.... Read More...
People Link Body Shapes with Personality Types
According to researchers, our first impressions of people's personalities may depend on their body shape. ... Read More...
Low Estrogen May Be to Blame for Anxiety and Forgetfulness After Menopause
A new rat study reveals anxiety and memory problems may increase as a result in a drop in estrogen levels following menopause.... Read More...
Familiar Voices are Easier to Understand, Even if We Don’t Recognize Them
Researchers report familiar voices are easier than those of a stranger to understand, even when the familiar voice is manipulated and the listener can not identify the voice.... Read More...
Losing Just Six Hours of Sleep Increases Diabetes Risk
After just one sleep deprived night, the ability of the liver to produce glucose and insulin is altered, increasing the risk of developing metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, researchers report.... Read More...
Obesity Plus Aging Linked to Alzheimer’s Markers in the Brain
A new study reports high sugar and fat based diets that lead to obesity, coupled with the normal aging process, may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...