The Personality Trait That Marks Out Selfless Heroes (M)
Kidney donors may incur considerable expense and undergo painful surgery even without knowing the organ’s recipient. Why do they do it?
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This Type Of Learning Makes Old Brains Young Again (M)
“Remarkably, the cognitive scores increased to levels similar to undergraduates taking the same cognitive tests for the first time.” – Dr Rachel Wu
The Line Between Fantasy And Reality Is Surprisingly Thin (M)
Our imaginations are so strong that it can be hard to tell what is real in certain situations.
The Sleeping Pill That Reduces Alzheimer’s Toxins (M)
If poor sleep is contributing to dementia, then sleeping pills may be beneficial.
People Are Irresistibly Attracted To Similar Others — But Why? (M)
Why only the slightest commonalities are enough to increase people’s liking for each other.
9 Nutrients Which Should Be In Your Diet for Good Mental Health (M)
Nine nutrients that play a vital role in mental health.
The Mysterious Rhythms That Control Our Behaviour (M)
The patterns have nothing to do with habits, days of the week, the menstrual cycle or phases of the moon.
This Positive Belief Aids Recovery From Mild Cognitive Impairment (M)
Half of all people with mild cognitive impairment do recover.
Why Addicts Find It So Hard To Quit (M)
The addict’s failure to form an accurate mental model of their behaviour is partly why they find it so hard to quit.
The Musical Way To Fight Brain Shrinkage & Increases Cognitive Reserves (M)
With age it is natural for the brain’s plasticity to reduce and there is also a loss of gray matter as it shrinks in size — but the process can be slowed.
