Exercise Proven to Boost Kids’ Mental Health
Summary: A massive analysis of over 375 trials shows that structured exercise significantly reduces depression and anxiety in…
One Gene Rewires Fear Circuits and Fuels Anxiety
Summary: Researchers have uncovered how losing the autism-linked gene PTEN in a specific set of inhibitory neurons reshapes…
Brain Fatigue: How the Mind Decides When to Push or Quit
Summary: A new study reveals how the brain responds to mental exhaustion, identifying two key regions—the right insula…
Short Naps Linked to “Aha” Moments and Creative Insight
Summary: A new study suggests that a short nap, especially one reaching deeper N2 sleep, can significantly boost…
Smarter Minds Predict Better: IQ Linked to Sharper Life Forecasting
Summary: New research reveals that individuals with higher IQs are significantly better at predicting future outcomes, leading to…
AI Reveals How Your Words Reflect Personality
Summary: Researchers have shown that AI can detect personality traits from written text and, crucially, now understand how…
Grip Strength Reveals Brain Clues Behind Early Psychosis
Summary: Psychosis may start not with hallucinations, but with subtle motor changes like reduced grip strength. A new…
Caffeine Gives Cells an Energy Boost Against Aging
Summary: New research shows that caffeine may help slow ageing at the cellular level by activating AMPK, a…
Aging Spreads Through the Bloodstream
Summary: New research reveals that aging isn’t just a local cellular process—it can spread throughout the body via…
Rare Mutation Shields Brain from Alzheimer’s by Silencing Inflammation
Summary: A rare genetic mutation known as APOE3-R136S, or the “Christchurch mutation,” appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease…