neuroscience
On 15 January 2025, the journal Aging (Aging-US) published a research paper in Volume 17, Issue 1, entitled “Association between physical activity practice and sleep…
Positive Feelings and Restful Sleep Enhance the Durability of Perceptual Memories
Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science (CBS) have made significant strides in understanding how perceptual memories associated with positive emotions, such as joy…
Sleep Patterns, Cognitive Decline, and Mortality Among Elderly US Residents
A recently published study titled “Poor Sleep Quality, Dementia Status, and Their Association with All-Cause Mortality Among Older US Adults” features in Volume 16, Issue…
The Pleasure of Sports: Enhancing Well-being Through Viewing Athletic Events
For numerous individuals, sports appeal beyond mere recreation; it is a fundamental source of joy and relaxation. The experience of watching sports, especially when part…
Engaging in Dungeons and Dragons Enhances Mental Well-being
Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) have recently conducted a study highlighting the mental health benefits of playing Dungeons and Dragons, suggesting the role-playing game…
What Processes Does the Brain Use to Make Decisions?
Scientists have unveiled significant insights into the communication between neurons during decision-making processes and the strengthening of neural connections that reinforce choices. Conducted on mice…
Effects of a Ketogenic Diet on Healthspan and Memory Enhancement in Elderly Mice
The ketogenic diet is both praised and criticised by many, yet its influence on memory in mice is supported by scientific evidence. While studying the…
Why do we move slower the older we get? New study delivers answers
A fundamental reality of the ageing process is the gradual decrease in movement speed, whether it involves something as routine as walking around the neighbourhood…