Going completely alcohol-free is a growing trend that more and more people seem to be taking up. While you may think this is a good idea for your health, perhaps going 100% non-alcohol seems a bit too extreme for yourself, personally. But is simply cutting back on alcohol intake worth it, or is it only...
In the ever-evolving landscape of neuropsychology, the most profound breakthroughs often occur where we least expect them: in the heart of a “trip”. No, not traveling or a vacation – a high from using certain psychedelic drugs. For decades, Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, better known as LSD, has been the ultimate double-edged sword of science. On...
Rumours and speculation have been proliferating rapidly that President Trump’s physical and mental health are in decline. While Trump frequently boasts about his MRI results, this has not deterred the questions on his cognitive abilities and mental aptitude to hold office. However, Trump has bragged about his results stating he’s “aced” numerous cognitive tests and...
Andre Yarham’s family expected the normal turbulence of early adulthood; they did not expect dementia. Andre lived in Dereham, Norfolk, and his first changes appeared in November 2022. Reporting says his mother, Samantha Fairbairn, noticed forgetfulness and behaviour that did not match him. Doctors later found unusual brain shrinkage and diagnosed frontotemporal dementia, often called...
In 2014, Admiral William H. McCraven told University of Texas graduates that if they wanted to change the world, they should start by making their bed. The speech went viral and became a book, suddenly linking morning habits and personality in the public imagination. Accomplish one small task first thing in the morning, McCraven argued, and you build momentum...
Everyone gets angry sometimes, but not everyone shows it. Some people are better than others at hiding their anger, but it slips out in other ways. Maybe you’ve noticed strange habits in someone you know, or even in yourself. These little behaviors can be easy to miss, but they tell a story. Here are 12...
Dementia is often treated as unavoidable, yet research has revealed that many cases are linked to risks that people can change. In 2024, for example, the Lancet Commission estimated that 45% of dementia cases could be “delayed or reduced” by addressing modifiable risks across life. While that percentage does not guarantee immunity, it does indicate...
Why do some people attract cruelty while others seem to move through life untouched by it? Researchers who study aggression and social dynamics have spent decades trying to understand what makes someone a target. The answers aren’t always comfortable to hear because they often involve traits we consider our best. Mean people don’t target others...
Anxiety can affect many aspects of your life, such as disrupting your sleep, focus, and appetite. It can also linger for months. Many people start with therapy or medication, and that makes sense. Yet researchers also study how diet supports brain chemistry over time. A recent 2025 review linked anxiety diagnoses with lower levels of...
Success in our modern world is often determined by self-esteem: the high bank balance, the prestigious job title, or the picturesque life posted all over social media. Gen Zers are constantly exposed to a barrage of perceived success and to ongoing economic hurdles, which significantly affect their mental well-being. This fear of becoming poor is...
The check arrives, and the table looks like a small disaster. Plates smeared with sauce, napkins crumpled into balls, glasses with nothing left but melting ice. Some of us stand up and leave without a second glance, but psychology researchers have spent years studying why others feel that automatic pull toward helping. Neither response is...
Global healthcare and medicine have seen tremendous growth since the industrial age. With this, life expectancy has risen, and people live even longer than they did 5 decades ago. However, as our global population ages, so does the number of dementia cases. While healthcare has seen strides in treatment for many diseases, there is a...
