Cognitive ScienceStay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A new study published in Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience provides evidence that electrical stimulation …
Cognitive ScienceA study of table tennis players in China found that 36 hours of sleep deprivation prolonged their reaction time and reduced attention and cognitive processing capacity. Functional connectivity between the …
Cognitive ScienceA new study published in Nature Neuroscience sheds light on the structural foundations of the brain’s default mode network, a system of regions long associated with internally focused thought, memory, …
Cognitive SciencePeople who regularly practice mindfulness meditation appear to experience bodily sensations more readily than others, but this heightened awareness may not actually make them more accurate. A new study published …
Cognitive ScienceA new study published in Frontiers in Pharmacology suggests that some natural plant extracts may help improve cognitive function in healthy adults. Using a comprehensive comparison of 27 randomized controlled …
Cognitive ScienceA new meta-analysis published in Psychological Bulletin found that difficulties recalling specific personal memories predicted earlier onset of mental illness in youth, especially depression. Mental illness often begins during adolescence, …
Cognitive ScienceA sweeping new analysis has confirmed what scientists have long suspected: regular exercise improves cognitive function—not just in healthy adults, but across all age groups and health statuses. Drawing on …