A ten-week online brain training programme helped older adults’ brains act as though they were a decade younger, a recent study has found. Much like exercise for the body, regular mental workouts can help keep the brain in shape. As we age, brain processes that support memory, attention and decision-making can become less efficient. Keeping the mind […] … learn more→
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Can brain training really shave ten years off brain ageing, as a recent study suggests?
Turning motion into medicine: How AI, motion capture and wearables can improve your health
People often take walking for granted. We just move, one step after another, without ever thinking about what it takes to make that happen. Yet every single step is an extraordinary act of coordination, driven by precise timing between spinal cord, brain, nerves, muscles and joints. Historically, people have used stopwatches, cameras or trained eyes […] … learn more→
Why men need more exercise than women to see the same heart benefits
Exercise is like medicine for the heart, and just like with medication, you need the right “dose” for it to be effective. But a recent study suggests that the dose might not be the same for everyone. Researchers found that men need roughly twice as much exercise as women to see the same reduction in […] … learn more→
What to do when my son doesn’t want to go out because he’s addicted to video games?
Today, playing video games has become a common leisure activity for many children and teenagers. Parents often wonder whether it’s appropriate to allow them to play as they please, how much time is advisable, and when. Should they play during the week or only on weekends? Should they play after homework or before, so they […] … learn more→
What is “anxiety scrolling”?
The term “doomscrolling,” which first appeared in 2018 , gained currency during the Covid pandemic. In the scientific literature, it refers to a digital habit: compulsively checking news feeds, often on smartphones, with a focus on worrying, depressing, or negative content . How can this phenomenon be explained? First, through negativity , which focuses our human attention on harmful content […] … learn more→
Why Florida’s plan to end vaccine mandates will likely spread to other conservative states
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a plan in early September 2025 that he intends to make Florida the first state to end vaccine mandates across all schools and in other state-run institutions such as nursing homes. His proposal would dismantle Florida Statute 1003.22, which requires that all schools, including public and private schools, collect proof of students’ immunization […] … learn more→
The ‘anxiety economy’ is booming. But should companies be profiting from our fears?
When the newly appointed chief executive of tracking app Life360 recently described the company as part of the “anxiety economy”, it sounded like a throwaway phrase. But it was also surprisingly candid. The app, which allows families to track their children’s (or parent’s) whereabouts in real time, is on one in ten phones in the US, according […] … learn more→
Exploring cutting-edge anti-wrinkle solutions for youthful skin
Who doesn’t want that youthful look and smooth firm skin? After all, looking younger gives you: More confidence More opportunities Here’s the problem: The aging process does not take a break. You need the right anti-wrinkle solutions to combat wrinkles, fine lines and all those age-acquired signs. Without the right solutions, your skin just won’t […] … learn more→
Psychogeography: the maps of our emotions
Have you ever mentally mapped the streets between your home and your workplace, emphasizing these two places without visualizing everything in between? Or between your apartment and your favorite coffee shop? It seems that, in our heads, the distance between the locations we’re interested in doesn’t exist… or at least not as far as it […] … learn more→
Alexithymia: Why Some People Don’t Understand Their Emotions
Alexithymia refers to major difficulties in identifying, processing, and expressing emotions. Studied for several decades in various fields of psychology, this personality trait remains little known to the general public. A better understanding of it would help to include those affected in society. Emotions are part of us and influence us while shaping our relationships […] … learn more→
