We are surrounded by random events every day. Will the stock market rise or fall tomorrow? Will the next penalty kick in a soccer match go left or right? Will your lottery ticket finally win?
New research published in Brain, Behavior, & Immunity – Health suggests that how people think about the COVID-19 vaccine might shape their experience—both psychologically and biologically. Individuals with a more positive mindset about the vaccine
A study of young adults in Spain found that those who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity tend to have larger volumes in the CA2/CA3 region of the hippocampus—a part of the brain crucial
A new study published in PLOS One has found that how young adults manage their mental resources—known as metacognition—is connected to their physical activity, diet, and sleep. The findings suggest that these everyday behaviors may
A study of undergraduate students in California found that extraverted individuals with pronounced autotelic personality traits—those who engage in activities purely for the experience—were more likely to experience flow while playing the game Perfection alone.
Playing virtual reality video games could sharpen cognitive skills, according to a new study published in Life. Researchers found that sedentary female university students who played an interactive virtual reality game showed improved cognitive performance
