A team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Human Development (MPIB) and the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) has demonstrated in a recent pilot study that virtual forest bathing can improve emotional ...
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Sports scientists at Nottingham Trent University wanted to understand the potential impact on cognitive function of combining exercise with being outside.
Jun 30, 2025
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It's been long established that our working memory, which allows us to temporarily hold and use information, such as remembering a phone number or a shopping list, is largely driven by the brain's prefrontal cortex. However, ...
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From checking emails while on a call to cooking dinner and helping with homework, we all operate through multitasking. But new research suggests that our ability to juggle multiple tasks isn't a single, universal skill. Instead, ...
Jun 4, 2025
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Young and middle-aged adults who live with chronic loneliness may be at risk for early cognitive decline, according to a new study by researchers in the Penn State Department of Human Development and Family Studies.
May 29, 2025
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New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests that acute stress may impair key brain functions involved in managing emotions—particularly in people living with "distress disorders" such as depression, anxiety, and borderline ...
May 22, 2025
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Alcohol's negative effect on women's working memory is somewhat mitigated when their estrogen levels are higher, a novel study suggests. The findings imply that phases of the menstrual cycle may influence women's vulnerability ...
May 12, 2025
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A person's working memory (WM) allows them to process information, multitask, pay attention and block out distractions, among other mental processes.
Apr 28, 2025
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A brisk walk, a splash of water aerobics, or even a light jog around the block—if your heart rate goes up then so too will your brain health, according to new research from the University of South Australia.
Apr 22, 2025
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New research from the University of Sydney links fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function. The findings build on a growing body of evidence showing the negative impact of high-fat, high-sugar (HFHS) diets on cognitive ...
Apr 21, 2025
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