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How virtual reality is changing brain-training technology
8+ min ago (279+ words) Neurofeedback is a technique where individuals learn to alter their brain waves by watching them in real time. During a typical session, sensors are placed on a person’s scalp to record electrical activity in the brain. This method is known…...
A nap after sleep deprivation cleared the brain's fatigue signals before learning began — exercise didn't touch them, yet it produced the same memory benefit by sharpening how the brain responded when new information arrived
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (962+ words) A 20-minute workout protects memory after sleep loss just as well as a 90-minute nap PsyPost A 20-minute workout protects memory after sleep loss just as well as a 90-minute nap Experiencing a sleepless night often makes it difficult to…...
Tracking 294 young people through 27,000 smartphone check-ins, researchers found being around others didn't reliably ease loneliness — it depended entirely on who those others were
4+ hour, 15+ min ago (614+ words) Adolescence is a period of intense social transition. Teenagers often shift their focus from family to peers, which can leave them feeling disconnected if they have not yet formed stable friend groups. The threshold for feeling lonely varies from person…...
Autistic individuals might be somewhat better at reading emotions of other autistic people
18+ hour, 11+ min ago (728+ words) PsyPost Autistic individuals might be somewhat better at reading emotions of other autistic people A study comparing the abilities of autistic and non-autistic individuals to recognize other people’s emotions found no overall main differences between the two groups. However, autistic…...
Pooling 23 trials of gardening programs for adults with chronic illness, researchers found a moderate lift in depression and anxiety — and almost nothing for the physical conditions the gardening was often meant to help
20+ hour, 21+ min ago (923+ words) Therapeutic gardening improves mental health for adults with chronic conditions PsyPost Therapeutic gardening improves mental health for adults with chronic conditions Getting your hands dirty in the garden might offer a moderate boost to mental health for adults managing chronic…...
Different video game genres alter brain activity and enhance cognition in unique ways
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (748+ words) Playing different types of video games can improve a person’s cognitive abilities and alter how their brain operates at rest. A new study reveals that fast-paced action games and turn-based strategy games both enhance mental performance, but action games lead…...
Creatine improves muscle mass and cognitive function in older adults even without exercise
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (260+ words) Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that helps cells rapidly produce energy, particularly during short periods of intense activity. The human body makes creatine mainly from the amino acids arginine, glycine, and methionine. It can also be obtained from foods…...
Chronic shame may drive destructive thought patterns in abuse survivors
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (402+ words) Survivors of emotional abuse frequently develop difficulties with emotion regulation in adulthood. They often rely on aversive cognitive perseveration. This psychological term describes a tendency to over-engage with negative thoughts while simultaneously trying to reject or avoid negative feelings. These…...
Getting a smartphone before age 13 linked to worse mental health in young adulthood
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (891+ words) Scientists and policymakers have expressed growing concern over the modern digital landscape. Smartphones operate as gateways into algorithmically curated digital environments. These algorithms are designed by artificial intelligence (AI) programs to maximize user engagement, often by presenting content that keeps…...
Shyness makes facial expressions seem more intense, but only in certain cultures
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (548+ words) “Previous research has shown that both cultural background and individual personality traits can influence how people perceive facial emotions, but very few studies have examined these two factors together,” Kong and Xiao told PsyPost. “We were particularly interested in shyness…...