The latest Silicon Valley crazy of dopamine fasting promises to "reset" the brain to be more effective and appreciate the smaller things in life more easily, but does it work? Researchers look at the effect of dopamine fasting on brain health.
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to accelerated cognitive decline associated with aging and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers say it may be possible to mitigate some negative dietary effects on cognition by adopting a healthier diet, such as the keto or Mediterranean diet.
Physical activity appears to reduce microglial activation and improve cognition in the aging human brain, researchers report.
A new article questions what gives us purpose in life? Researchers speculate it is our drive to extract meaning from the world around us.
From decision making to action, researchers explore how the brain allows us to make choices.
From reflective journaling to creative prose, writing can help boost self-esteem, deepen a sense of self-control, and improve self-awareness. Writing can also help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.
A new study reports increased risk of schizophrenia in mice whose mothers were deprived of DHA during pregnancy.
Psychologists reveal why the symbolic change from one year to another, coupled with magical thinking, inspires many of us to make New Year's resolutions.
Research has long revealed an association between belief in conspiracy theories and mental health disorders. A new study reports followers of the radical QAnon group are significantly more likely to suffer from mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia, than the general population.
Reduction of semantic memory could be an indicator of Alzheimer's disease 12 years before onset. Researchers examine different types of memory loss associated with dementia.
People actually process numbers faster when they are displayed vertically, with the smaller number at the bottom and larger number at the top.
Many people report feeling "empty" within their daily lives. Researchers have identified mental health symptoms, including suicidal ideations, associated with emptiness and say more emphasis needs to be placed on this psychological problem.
