Having a purpose may be the best way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and treat those already affected. By working toward a goal each day and performing fulfilling, cognitively stimulating tasks, individuals can train their brains to retain memories instead of lose them. What is a Purpose in Life? There have been numerous studies conducted on [...]
Some individuals with bipolar disorder say they experience highly-valued, positive experiences from living with the condition, according to new research by Lancaster University. According to the study, ten people (ages 24 to 57) with bipolar disorder reported several perceived benefits in having the condition, which included having sharper senses and increased productivity. For the study, [...]
A new study suggests that how the brain responds to an antidepressant may be influenced by remembering past antidepressant exposure. Major depression is typically an event that occurs several times over a lifetime. As a result, an individual may receive multiple courses of antidepressant treatment and researchers wanted to know if the brain may exhibit [...]
Researchers believe age-inappropriate selfishness, or the inability to consider the preferences of others, may be linked to an immature brain region. The findings, published by Cell Press in the journal Neuron, may help to explain why young children often struggle to control selfish impulses, even when they know better. Experts believe this new knowledge can [...]
While it has long been believed that the brain slows as people age, recent research shows it may be a conscious choice that leads older people to emphasize accuracy over speed. The research shows that healthy older people can be trained to respond faster in some decision-making tasks without hurting their accuracy, meaning their cognitive [...]
Emerging research looks at how the hormonal tsunami associated with pregnancy affects a woman’s brain. Scientists have a good understanding of a pregnant mother’s health, behavior, and moods and her baby’s cognitive and psychological development once it is born. But little is known of how pregnancy can change a mother’s brain. “Pregnancy is a critical period [...]
In new research, scientists evaluate how our senses interact to aid our perception of the world. Researchers discovered that the interplay and interaction among senses is complex but important. The intricacy is especially pronounced in regards to perception of moving objects as hearing and sight are deeply intertwined. In fact the connection is so profound [...]
Most would agree that recognizing faces is an important social skill. New research suggests the ability is tied to an individuals’ brain perceiving a face in a holistic manner. “Face recognition is an important social skill, but not all of us are equally good at it,” said Beijing Normal University cognitive psychologist Jia Liu. But [...]
Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects up to 17.5 percent of the population. Although researchers believe the disorder is caused by a defect in the brain’s processing of graphic symbols, the exact cause for the condition is unknown. Now, new research suggests the symptoms of dyslexia, including difficulties in reading, are at least partly [...]
A new study suggests people who feel they are stuck with a restriction are more likely to simply live with it than individuals who think the rule is vague or ambiguous. The authors say this conclusion may help explain everything from unrequited love to the political issues in the Middle East. The study will be [...]
