From the University of Southern Denmark Faculty of Health Sciences press release: Mental fatigue is a psychobiological state caused by prolonged periods of demanding cognitive activity which results in slower reaction times and attention deficits.…
From the National University of Singapore press release: The economic and ecological impact of nature on humans have long been established with prevalent environmental issues such as climate change and over-exploitation of natural resources being…
From the Stevens Institute of Technology press release: Making everyday decisions seems easy enough. People know basic information about health and finances that they can use to inform their decision making. But new research from…
From the University of Texas at Austin press release: Certain purchases are better than others at sparking people’s in-the-moment happiness, according to new research from the McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas…
From the Frontiers press release: A new study in Frontiers in Psychology, led by Dr Laura Berrera-Hernández and her team at the Sonora Institute of Technology (ITSON), has shown for the first time that connectedness to nature makes…
From the Ohio State University press release: Go ahead and be grateful for the good things in your life. Just don’t think that a gratitude intervention will help you feel less depressed or anxious. In…
From the University of Arkansas press release: Caffeine increases the ability to focus and problem solve, but a new study by a University of Arkansas researcher indicates it doesn’t stimulate creativity. “In Western cultures, caffeine…
From the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences press release: The brain seems to have two different systems through which we can put ourselves into the shoes of someone else. These two…
From the Penn State press release: Role models are important for aspiring scientists, but new research suggests that scientists who are known for their hard work — like Thomas Edison — are more motivating than…
From the Flinders University press release: Excessive or uncontrolled buying or shopping is a highly prevalent, disabling and growing problem, yet measuring the extent and effects of this significant psychological problem and social issue remains…