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A new study finds brain exercises like chess, crossword, sudoku, or other problem-solving puzzles may not slow a mental decline later in life, but when used over time, may give you a higher platform from which to fall. [More]

Looking on the bright side of life can sometimes be tougher than it sounds. But new research shows for people with less money it may be an effective way of reducing anxiety. [More]

A United States national survey about postpartum depression was recently conducted by non-profit organization, HealthyWomen.org and sponsored by Sage Therapeutics. A total of 1064 women aged 18-49 completed the online survey between September 27 and October 10, 2018. Women were either pregnant or planning to become pregnant were surveyed in order to identify the perception and level of awareness of PPD. [More]

Imagine if Aristotle could have proven his philosophical theories with science in 332 BC? Well, if he were born today, he might have been able to show how we each differ in our belief in what constitutes the meaning of life based on our genetic make-up. [More]

Now that football and hockey season are in full swing in the United States and Canada, many fans will be glued to their television sets and mobile devices watching the games and engaging in friendly rivalries. According to Statista, 70 per cent of Americans surveyed considered themselves fans of football. [More]

The world is full of conspiracy theories, and new research has found people with certain personality traits are more likely to believe them. [More]

Do you find that the time of year affects how well you are able to think? While studies have found this to be the case with young adults, there are few studies that look at the effects on thinking according to different seasons in older adults with and without dementia. [More]

Researchers at the University of California Berkeley have found why people hold on to their beliefs despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. [More]

Researchers have found students with autism spectrum disorder benefit from teachers who have received specialised autism training. Students in classes with teachers who received such training interacted more with their teachers and peers, participated more frequently in class activities and had a higher frequency of two-way conversations. [More]

Did you know that after 70 years of age, your chances of developing a mood disorder such as depression or anxiety doubles every five years? The same is true for cognitive decline such as impaired memory. Here's another fun statistic to look forward to: By age 85, one in four of us will have the luxury of suffering from both conditions simultaneously. But researchers are trying their best to prevent this from happening. [More]