Researchers identify 3 key factors that keep your brain sharp and healthy
The human brain is a remarkable organ, consisting of approximately 100 billion interconnected neurons that work to ensure our mental agility
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Joseph Shavit
- 7 days ago
The human brain declines later than previously thought, major study finds
The team discovered that the connections in our brain become increasingly faster as we age, from two to four meters per second over time.
Joseph Shavit
- Mar 5
Seven questions can define how wise you are, study finds
Researchers report that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom and well-being.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 27
Exercise more effective than drugs to manage mental health, major study finds
Researchers are calling for exercise to be a mainstay approach for managing depression and is 1.5 times more effective than counselling.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 2
This is the most critical factor for boosting mid-life brain power, study finds
Unlike previous studies, which have examined the link between daily MVPA and brain power, the new research also considered time spent asleep
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 30, 2022
These seven questions can define how wise you are
Researchers report that an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom,
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 19, 2022
Higher sense of purpose linked to a longer life, study finds
A new study found that this association persists across race/ethnicity and gender, but women may benefit slightly more than men.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 30, 2022
These seven questions can establish how wise you are
Wisdom measures are increasingly being used to study factors that impact mental health and optimal aging.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 26, 2022
Video gaming associated with better cognitive performance in children
2,000 child study found that those who played video games for three hours per day or more performed better on cognitive skills tests.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 17, 2022
Researchers unlock the power of our emotional memory
You may not realize it, but each time you recall a memory—like your first time riding a bike or walking into your high school prom.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 3, 2022
One-hour walk in nature reduces stress, study finds
Living in a city is a well-known risk factor for developing a mental disorder, while living close to nature is beneficial for mental health.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 22, 2022
Fitness trackers reveal connections between exercise, memory, and mental health
Exercise can improve your cognitive and mental health — but not all forms and intensities of exercise affect the brain equally.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 9, 2022
Gut microbes may lead to therapies for mental illness
Evidence is mounting that this collection of microorganisms in the human gut can also impact a person’s neurological and emotional health
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 4, 2022
Robots can assess children’s mental wellbeing, study finds
Robots can be better at detecting mental wellbeing issues in children than parent-reported or self-reported testing, a new study suggests.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 2, 2022
Feeling anxious or blue? Ultra-processed foods may be to blame
Do you love those sugary-sweet beverages, reconstituted meat products and packaged snacks? You may want to reconsider based on a new study.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 27, 2022
News addiction linked to poor mental wellbeing and physical health
People with an obsessive urge to constantly check the news are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, as well as physical ill health.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 23, 2022
Integrity can be good for your health, Harvard researchers find
Harvard research study links ‘strong moral character’ with reduced risk for depression, anxiety, and cardiovascular disease.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 22, 2022
These seven questions can determine how wise you are, study finds
An abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person’s level of wisdom and a strong association to well-being.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 14, 2022
Vitamin D supplements shown to alleviate depression in adults
An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression.
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 24, 2022
Do benefits of physical, mental activity on thinking differ for men and women?
Physical and mental activity help preserve thinking skills and delay dementia. Study suggests that these benefits may vary for men and women
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