New Evidence Suggests Serotonin May Worsen Tinnitus

Scientists have uncovered new evidence that serotonin, a brain chemical best known for helping regulate mood, may also worsen tinnitus, the persistent ringing or buzzing sound that affects millions of…

Gardening, healthy aging, and longevity: Longitudinal evidence from 25 years of the Lothian Birth Cohort 1921.

A comprehensive longitudinal study spanning over two decades has revealed that frequent gardening is significantly associated with improved psychological well-being, enhanced physical function, and a reduced risk of mortality among…

Acute aerobic exercise improves inhibitory control in individuals with test anxiety: evidence from event-related potentials

A recent study conducted by researchers at Nanjing University has unveiled a promising non-pharmacological intervention for one of the most pervasive obstacles in modern education: test anxiety. The research, spearheaded…

Evolutionary and social functions of gaming: Integrating experimental evidence and mathematical modeling

The emergence of gaming as a distinct human behavior has long puzzled evolutionary biologists and psychologists alike. While most mammals engage in "play"—spontaneous, goal-free activity—humans are unique in their devotion…

More than correlates: Longitudinal evidence of bidirectional effects between associative learning and fluid intelligence in elementary school children

A multi-year study tracking the cognitive development of elementary school students has uncovered a profound, reciprocal relationship between the ability to form new mental associations and the capacity for abstract…

Age and Sex Differences in Spatial and Mechanical Tilt in Adolescence: Evidence for the Mediating Effects of Processing Speed and g

The developmental trajectory of the human mind during adolescence is marked by a complex interplay of biological maturation, educational influence, and socialized interests. Recent research published in the journal Intelligence…