Most People Think Society Is In A Worse State Than It Really Is (M)

The findings may result from it being hard to tell whether society is progressing or not and a natural bias in the way memory works.

The findings may result from it being hard to tell whether society is progressing or not and a natural bias in the way memory works.

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How High School Can Ward Off Dementia 58 Years Later (M)

Across 58 years, this high school factor was still influencing people’s cognitive powers.

Across 58 years, this high school factor was still influencing people's cognitive powers.

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Artificial Intelligence Reads People’s Thoughts — With Help Of fMRI (M)

While not wholly accurate, the AI can get the gist of the stories in people’s minds.

While not wholly accurate, the AI can get the gist of the stories in people's minds.

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This Breathing Exercise Reduces Alzheimer’s Toxins In The Blood (M)

People in the experiment who did this breathing exercise — both young and old — had lower levels of amyloid beta circulating in their bloodstreams.

People in the experiment who did this breathing exercise -- both young and old -- had lower levels of amyloid beta circulating in their bloodstreams.

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How To Take Photos That Make You Happier (M)

People feel most positive about their photos when the perspective matches their intention in taking the photo.

People feel most positive about their photos when the perspective matches their intention in taking the photo.

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Does Personality Solely Determine Your Happiness? (M)

Unlike personality, circumstances are more amenable to change because they include the things that one does each day.

Unlike personality, circumstances are more amenable to change because they include the things that one does each day.

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