With Age One Aspect Of Memory Gets Fuzzier But Another Improves (M)

Memory does not simply decline with age: some parts fade while others become stronger.

Memory does not simply decline with age: some parts fade while others become stronger.

Keep reading with a Membership

• Read members-only articles
• Adverts removed
• Cancel at any time
• 14 day money-back guarantee for new members

The Type of Exercise That May Raise Dementia Risk By 20 Percent (M)

Not all physical activity appears to benefit the brain. The setting and conditions make all the difference.

Not all physical activity appears to benefit the brain. The setting and conditions make all the difference.

Keep reading with a Membership

• Read members-only articles
• Adverts removed
• Cancel at any time
• 14 day money-back guarantee for new members

People With Depression Cut This Food By 85% — Here’s What Happened (M)

A clinical trial tested what happened when people with depression dramatically reduced their intake of a food found in many everyday diets.

A clinical trial tested what happened when people with depression dramatically reduced their intake of a food found in many everyday diets.

Keep reading with a Membership

• Read members-only articles
• Adverts removed
• Cancel at any time
• 14 day money-back guarantee for new members

The Best Break Schedule For Lifting Mood And Reducing Fatigue (M)

Thousands of workers tested different break schedules. One stood out for all the right reasons.

Thousands of workers tested different break schedules. One stood out for all the right reasons.

Keep reading with a Membership

• Read members-only articles
• Adverts removed
• Cancel at any time
• 14 day money-back guarantee for new members

Why Do We Laugh When We’re Tickled If We Don’t Enjoy It? (M)

Researchers are using robotic tickling devices to uncover one of the strangest mysteries of human behaviour.

Researchers are using robotic tickling devices to uncover one of the strangest mysteries of human behaviour.

Keep reading with a Membership

• Read members-only articles
• Adverts removed
• Cancel at any time
• 14 day money-back guarantee for new members

A Familiar Smell That Reduces Hunger And Boosts Exercise (M)

The scent may fool the brain into feeling satisfied — and unlock better workout performance.

The scent may fool the brain into feeling satisfied -- and unlock better workout performance.

Keep reading with a Membership

• Read members-only articles
• Adverts removed
• Cancel at any time
• 14 day money-back guarantee for new members

Couples Who Do This Together Have Stronger Marriages (M)

One simple shared activity may help couples communicate better and strengthen their marriage.

One simple shared activity may help couples communicate better and strengthen their marriage.

Keep reading with a Membership

• Read members-only articles
• Adverts removed
• Cancel at any time
• 14 day money-back guarantee for new members

The Surprising Cost of Doomscrolling At Work — And The Simple Way to Stop (M)

Why do people keep scrolling through bad news when it makes them feel worse?

Why do people keep scrolling through bad news when it makes them feel worse?

Keep reading with a Membership

• Read members-only articles
• Adverts removed
• Cancel at any time
• 14 day money-back guarantee for new members

This Daily Plant Habit Could Boost Your Energy And Improve Your Gut (M)

Researchers compared a standard probiotic with a daily blend of more than 30 plants.

Researchers compared a standard probiotic with a daily blend of more than 30 plants.

Keep reading with a Membership

• Read members-only articles
• Adverts removed
• Cancel at any time
• 14 day money-back guarantee for new members

Forget Decline: This Beautiful Change Gives The Aging Brain A New Purpose (M)

After 50, the brain starts processing experience differently. The reason may be closely connected to how wisdom develops.

After 50, the brain starts processing experience differently. The reason may be closely connected to how wisdom develops.

Keep reading with a Membership

• Read members-only articles
• Adverts removed
• Cancel at any time
• 14 day money-back guarantee for new members

Get free email updates

Join the free PsyBlog mailing list. No spam, ever.