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Loneliness Affects Memory In Older Adults, Not Memory Decline: Study
Loneliness may affect the memory of older adults, but it doesn't seem to speed up mental decline, according to a study conducted in 10,000 Europeans over seven years.
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This Detox May Erase 10 Years Of Social Media Brain Damage, Research Finds
New research suggests a two-week digital detox can reverse up to a decade of cognitive decline caused by compulsive smartphone use.
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Running Low On Sleep? This Trendy And Science-Backed Sleep Banking Hack Might Help
Sleep banking involves getting extra sleep in advance to help maintain alertness and cognitive performance during sleep deprivation.
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Knitting, Puzzles, Not Scrolling: Study Links Mental Activity To Reduced Dementia Risk
People who keep their minds active while sitting; through crafts, games, or focused tasks, tend to have a lower risk of dementia later in life. However, this doesn't mean that sitting is 'healthy.'
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Is Your Phone Your 'Security Blanket'? 5 Signs Attachment Anxiety Is Controlling Your Screen Time
If you find yourself doomscrolling for hours on end, then you may need to rethink your relationship to your phone. A new study indicates that attachment anxiety is the reason behind why you are becoming increasingly attached to your phone. Here is wh
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New Biomarker Discovered For Cognitive Symptoms Of Schizophrenia, Could Serve As Drug Target: Study
A study has found a new biomarker of schizophrenia, which could also serve as a drug target for treating cognitive symptoms such as disorganised thinking or executive function.
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Finland Ranked Happiest For 9th Year, Nordic Nations Top World Happiness Report 2026
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026
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Can Your Reaction Speed Reveal Brain Health? The 30-Second Test Explained
Reaction time reflects brain processing speed; simple tests like the ruler drop can reveal attention, coordination, and early cognitive changes.
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Social Media Ban For Children: Why The Policy May Be Hard To Enforce
Social media addiction has been linked to anxiety, reduced attention spans, sleep disorders and declining academic performance.
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Fear Of Ageing Might Just Speed It Up Further, Says Study; How To Handle It Better
Conducted on more than 700 women, the researchers say that those who felt more anxious about ageing showed signs of faster biological ageing in their blood.
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Loneliness Affects Memory In Older Adults, Not Memory Decline: Study
Loneliness may affect the memory of older adults, but it doesn't seem to speed up mental decline, according to a study conducted in 10,000 Europeans over seven years.
-
This Detox May Erase 10 Years Of Social Media Brain Damage, Research Finds
New research suggests a two-week digital detox can reverse up to a decade of cognitive decline caused by compulsive smartphone use.
-
Running Low On Sleep? This Trendy And Science-Backed Sleep Banking Hack Might Help
Sleep banking involves getting extra sleep in advance to help maintain alertness and cognitive performance during sleep deprivation.
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Knitting, Puzzles, Not Scrolling: Study Links Mental Activity To Reduced Dementia Risk
People who keep their minds active while sitting; through crafts, games, or focused tasks, tend to have a lower risk of dementia later in life. However, this doesn't mean that sitting is 'healthy.'
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Is Your Phone Your 'Security Blanket'? 5 Signs Attachment Anxiety Is Controlling Your Screen Time
If you find yourself doomscrolling for hours on end, then you may need to rethink your relationship to your phone. A new study indicates that attachment anxiety is the reason behind why you are becoming increasingly attached to your phone. Here is wh
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New Biomarker Discovered For Cognitive Symptoms Of Schizophrenia, Could Serve As Drug Target: Study
A study has found a new biomarker of schizophrenia, which could also serve as a drug target for treating cognitive symptoms such as disorganised thinking or executive function.
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Finland Ranked Happiest For 9th Year, Nordic Nations Top World Happiness Report 2026
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026
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Can Your Reaction Speed Reveal Brain Health? The 30-Second Test Explained
Reaction time reflects brain processing speed; simple tests like the ruler drop can reveal attention, coordination, and early cognitive changes.
-
Social Media Ban For Children: Why The Policy May Be Hard To Enforce
Social media addiction has been linked to anxiety, reduced attention spans, sleep disorders and declining academic performance.
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Fear Of Ageing Might Just Speed It Up Further, Says Study; How To Handle It Better
Conducted on more than 700 women, the researchers say that those who felt more anxious about ageing showed signs of faster biological ageing in their blood.
