Why bipolar disorder is becoming more ‘desirable’ than other mental illnesses
Researchers discuss why many feel a bipolar disorder diagnosis is "more desirable" compared to other mood disorders.... Read More...
creativity
‘Microdosers’ of psychedelics report improved mood, focus and creativity
Those who microdose psychedelics report improved mood, greater focus, and increased creativity. A new study looks at the positive outcomes of microdosing and suggests others look at potential long-term negative consequences of using psychedelics.... Read More...
Being left-handed doesn’t mean you are right-brained – so what does it mean?
Researchers look at the myths and the facts about left-handedness.... Read More...
Want to boost creativity? Try playing Minecraft
Minecraft and other virtual building games can help improve creativity, a new study reports.... Read More...
Did Leonardo da Vinci have ADHD?
Researchers present a new hypothesis which may explain why da Vinci had so much trouble completing his work. A new study proposes da Vinci may have suffered from ADHD. ... Read More...
Creativity: A question of impulsiveness
The effects of schedule autonomy on creative performance are dependent upon a person's level of impulsivity. The more impulsive a person is, the more creative they are. The reverse is true for those who are more controlled.... Read More...
Da Vinci’s hand impairment caused by nerve damage, not stroke
Traumatic damage to the right upper arm, resulting in ulnar palsy, and not a stroke, may have been the reason for da Vinci's impaired painting skills later in life, researchers speculate.... Read More...
Was Leonardo da Vinci’s Dyslexia Responsible for His Brilliance
Researchers propose Leonardo da Vinci's dyslexia may have contributed to his creativity and artistic skills.... Read More...
Creativity is not just for the young
Conceptual Nobel laureates reach their peak during their mid-twenties, while experimentally innovative laureates peak in their mid-50s.... Read More...
Listeners immerse themselves in audiobooks in very different ways
While listening to audiobooks with a captivating narrative, the inferior parietal lobe and visual cortex elicit individual meaning and flow of mental imagery.... Read More...
How Listening to Music ‘Significantly Impairs’ Creativity
A new study contradicts the popular belief that listening to music can help boost creativity. Researchers found people who listened to background music showed a significant impairment in the ability to complete tasks that tested verbal creativity.... Read More...
What Makes Some People Creative Thinkers and Others Analytical
Researchers report the different cognitive styles of creative and analytical thinkers are a result of fundamental differences in neural activity that can be observed when people are not working on a problem.... Read More...