From the UCR press release by Bettye Miller via EurekAlert!: A team of sleep researchers led by UC Riverside psychologist Sara C. Mednick has confirmed the mechanism that enables the brain to consolidate memory and…
From the American Psychological Association press release: Older adults who haven’t been in school for a while are as capable of learning from tests as younger adults and college students, according to new research published…
From the Cornell University press release via EurekAlert!: It is possible to tell who a person is thinking about by analyzing images of his or her brain. Our mental models of people produce unique patterns…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release via MedicalXpress: Ever find yourself briefly paralyzed as you’re falling asleep or just waking up? It’s a phenomenon is called sleep paralysis, and it’s often accompanied by…
From the American Academy of Neurology press release via HealthCanal: Researchers have identified a possible treatment window for plaques in the brain that are thought to cause memory loss in diseases such as Alzheimer’s, according…
From the St. Michael’s Hospital press release via EurekAlert!: Most serious traffic accidents occur when drivers are making a left-hand turn at a busy intersection. When those drivers are also talking on a hands-free cell…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: New research highlights a memory strategy that may help people who suffer from depression in recalling positive day-to-day experiences. The study is published in Clinical Psychological Science,…
From the Rutgers University press release by Robin Lally via MedicalXpress: It’s not unusual for cancer patients being treated with chemotherapy to complain about not being able to think clearly, connect thoughts or concentrate on…
From the BYU press release: The idea that boys are better at math and in competitions has persisted for a long time, and now we know why: Nobody bothered to schedule the rematch. Most school…
From the University of Arizona press release via EurekAlert!: For older adults looking to sharpen their mental abilities, it might be time to log on to Facebook. Preliminary research findings from the University of Arizona…