Psychology & Psychiatry

Reading for pleasure strengthens memory in older adults

Baseball may be America's favorite pastime, but in rankings of the most popular hobbies, reading is more consistently ranked highly. It's not hard to see why: reading is simultaneously engaging and relaxing, and it's fun ...

Psychology & Psychiatry

Using smartphones could help improve memory skills

Using digital devices such as smartphones could help improve memory skills, rather than causing people to become lazy or forgetful, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Attention deficit disorders

Research shows severity of ADHD not key signifier of academic success

Research co-led by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington educational psychologist Dr. Kelly Carrasco shows the severity of ADHD (attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder) symptoms isn't a key signifier of ...

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