22+ hour, 19+ min ago   (261+ words) In addition, a 2026 study of adults with ADHD found that a subjective feeling that one’s attention has drifted off task, even without remembering the specific thoughts, is associated with poorer attention and lower well-being. This highlights the complex ways off-task…...

1+ day, 6+ min ago   (279+ words) Neurofeedback is a technique where individuals learn to alter their brain waves by watching them in real time. During a typical session, sensors are placed on a person’s scalp to record electrical activity in the brain. This method is known…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (962+ words) A 20-minute workout protects memory after sleep loss just as well as a 90-minute nap PsyPost A 20-minute workout protects memory after sleep loss just as well as a 90-minute nap Experiencing a sleepless night often makes it difficult to…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (614+ words) Adolescence is a period of intense social transition. Teenagers often shift their focus from family to peers, which can leave them feeling disconnected if they have not yet formed stable friend groups. The threshold for feeling lonely varies from person…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (875+ words) PsyPost Federal science funding cuts push young U.S. researchers to consider moving abroad Recent policy changes and budget reductions by the federal government have created immediate hurdles for young scientists building their careers in the United States. A new survey published…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (728+ words) PsyPost Autistic individuals might be somewhat better at reading emotions of other autistic people A study comparing the abilities of autistic and non-autistic individuals to recognize other people’s emotions found no overall main differences between the two groups. However, autistic…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago   (748+ words) Playing different types of video games can improve a person’s cognitive abilities and alter how their brain operates at rest. A new study reveals that fast-paced action games and turn-based strategy games both enhance mental performance, but action games lead…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (260+ words) Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that helps cells rapidly produce energy, particularly during short periods of intense activity. The human body makes creatine mainly from the amino acids arginine, glycine, and methionine. It can also be obtained from foods…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (402+ words) Survivors of emotional abuse frequently develop difficulties with emotion regulation in adulthood. They often rely on aversive cognitive perseveration. This psychological term describes a tendency to over-engage with negative thoughts while simultaneously trying to reject or avoid negative feelings. These…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (420+ words) Buhl and her colleagues focused on New Zealand. Over the past decade and a half, the country has achieved high levels of gender equality, including reaching gender parity in its parliament. The researchers wanted to see if this measurable increase…...