Why Being A Daydreamer Is A Sign Of High IQ And Creativity
People with efficient brains tend to have spare capacity. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 9, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Intelligence Source Type: blogs
Being Alone Has Benefits — But How Much Is Too Much? (M)
Solitude may offer the chance for self-exploration and self-connection, but how much is too much? (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Loneliness subscribers-only Source Type: blogs
These Supplements Slow Cognitive Decline By 60%
Participants who took the supplements for three years had brains that were almost two years younger. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 8, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Dementia Source Type: blogs
2 Personality Traits That Protect Against Dementia (M)
Some people who have quite extensive damage to their brains from dementia can continue to function well, perhaps because of these personality traits. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 7, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Dementia Personality subscribers-only Source Type: blogs
The Probiotic Bacteria That Could Reverse Depression And Anxiety
The type of bacteria that helps the brain manage stress, anxiety, and depression. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 7, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mina Dean Tags: Depression Source Type: blogs
Why Exercise And Relaxation Are So Good For Social Anxiety (M)
Both exercise and relaxation techniques change the way we see the world. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 6, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Anxiety subscribers-only Source Type: blogs
The Age At Which People Are Most Suicidal
People are least happy and at the highest risk of suicide during these years. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 6, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Suicide Source Type: blogs
People Will Exercise For Cash: What Happens When Money Stops? (M)
The study involved over half-a-million Canadians who were paid to increase their step count over about six months. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Exercise Motivation subscribers-only Source Type: blogs
2 Personality Traits That Are Linked To Dementia Risk
People high in one trait are less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to dementia. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 5, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Personality Source Type: blogs
These Are The Best Psychological Treatments For Addiction (M)
Motivation is key to even a moderate short-term change -- but this can still be beneficial to some people. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 4, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Addiction subscribers-only Source Type: blogs
The Tiny Amount Of Exercise That Cuts Depression Risk 44%
Even relatively small amounts of exercise can help reduce the risk of developing depression. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 4, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Depression Source Type: blogs
What Being Realistic Or Pessimistic Reveals About Your Intelligence (M)
Human beings are mostly primed by evolution to be optimistic, but it is not always the best policy. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Intelligence Personality subscribers-only Source Type: blogs
This B Vitamin Reduces Bowel Cancer Risk Up To 17%
One of the B vitamins, when consumed at higher levels, was found to lower the odds of getting bowel cancer. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 3, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Mina Dean Tags: Cancer Source Type: blogs
Eye Contact: The Surprising Truth About How Much Is Normal (M)
In TV shows and films, actors are shown staring into each other's eyes as they deliver their lines -- is this realistic? (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Social psychology subscribers-only Source Type: blogs
A Vitamin-Like Nutrient Linked To 28% Lower Dementia Risk
People with the highest intakes had a 28 percent lower risk of dementia, the study found. (Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog)
Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - January 2, 2024 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Dementia Source Type: blogs
