Better diets are linked to sharper focus in teens with attention disorders
ADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects approximately 5% to 7% of children and adolescents worldwide. Characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, the condition often interferes…
The Changing Architecture of American Civic Life How Psychology Technology and Demographics Are Reshaping the Modern Electorate
Political ideologies now permeate nearly every aspect of human life, extending far beyond the simple act of casting a ballot. Recent psychological and demographic research suggests that a person’s partisan…
AI agents are sensitive to nudges
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has transitioned large language models from simple conversational interfaces into autonomous agents capable of executing complex tasks, such as managing financial portfolios, navigating e-commerce…
Book smarts and life smarts are driven by the exact same intelligence, study finds
The research challenges the traditional boundaries of cognitive assessment by demonstrating that human knowledge is a unified trait. Whether an individual is memorizing dates for a history exam or learning…
Cannabis use, cognitive function and dementia risk in older adults: observational and genetic analyses
A comprehensive study published in the journal BMJ Mental Health has revealed that cannabis use among older adults does not appear to accelerate cognitive decline or increase the long-term risk…
Longitudinal associations of suffering with subsequent multidimensional well-being in the Global Flourishing Study.
In a landmark analysis of global psychological health, a new study published in Communications Medicine reveals that suffering is a potent and consistent predictor of diminished well-being across nearly every…
Dendritic morphology and synaptic nonlinearities enhance functional complexity in human cortical neurons.
The long-standing scientific pursuit to understand what distinguishes the human brain from those of other animals has historically focused on size and the sheer number of neurons. However, a groundbreaking…
Neuroimaging study of 30,000 adults links the size of six brain areas to stronger working memory
The Mental Workspace: Understanding Working Memory Working memory functions as the brain’s "mental workspace," an essential cognitive system responsible for the temporary storage and active processing of information. Unlike long-term…
Pre-trauma hair cortisol moderates adverse childhood experience and hypothalamic volume effects on stress symptoms after adult trauma.
A groundbreaking study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry has unveiled a complex biological interplay that determines why some individuals develop persistent post-traumatic stress symptoms while others remain resilient. The…
















