Watching These Strange Films Instantly Boosts Creativity (M)

Creativity partly emerges from the open mental state triggered by these films.

Creativity partly emerges from the open mental state triggered by these films.

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Plant-Based Diets Are Linked To Lower Dementia Risk — But Only The Right Kind (M)

Researchers found that some plant-based diets were linked to lower dementia risk, while others were not.

Researchers found that some plant-based diets were linked to lower dementia risk, while others were not.

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A Subtle Sound Added To Music Calms Anxiety Within 24 Minutes (M)

The right mix of music and sound patterns help quiet anxious thoughts and feelings.

The right mix of music and sound patterns help quiet anxious thoughts and feelings.

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This High-Dose Vaccine Is Linked To 55% Lower Alzheimer’s Risk (M)

Older adults who received this high-dose vaccine showed a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Older adults who received this high-dose vaccine showed a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Why Your Most Bizarre Daytime Thoughts Might Actually Be Waking Dreams (M)

Researchers find bizarre dreamlike thoughts occur during full wakefulness, while dreams can be be deeply prosaic.

Researchers find bizarre dreamlike thoughts occur during full wakefulness, while dreams can be be deeply prosaic.

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People Speak 20% Less Than They Used To — And Scientists Think They Know Why (M)

A long-term trend has changed how people interact every day. Most of us never noticed it happening.

A long-term trend has changed how people interact every day. Most of us never noticed it happening.

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The Real Reason You Can’t Resist A Snack — Even When You’re Completely Full (M)

Even when we are full, food can still feel irresistible — and researchers are starting to understand why.

Even when we are full, food can still feel irresistible -- and researchers are starting to understand why.

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The Fitness Content Trap Young People Keep Falling Into (M)

Fitness inspiration online, or ‘fitspiration’, may be doing more harm than good.

Fitness inspiration online, or 'fitspiration', may be doing more harm than good.

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Scientists Told Seniors Their “Medicine” Was Fake — It Still Boosted Their Brains 20% (M)

Older adults improved their memory and stress levels after taking pills they knew were placebos.

Older adults improved their memory and stress levels after taking pills they knew were placebos.

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