Among Norwegians 60 years of age and older the desire to live into advanced ages was significantly reduced by hypothetical adverse life scenarios with the strongest effect caused by dementia and chronic pain
Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia - with each lost tooth compounding that risk.
Supporting a distressed friend or family member by telling something as simple as "I understand why you feel that way" can help loved ones feel better and foster a positive outlook.
Researchers found that petting therapy dogs improved thinking and planning skills more effectively than programs that included traditional stress-management approaches, in stressed-out college students.
Researchers have identified the crucial role of astrocytes in closing the period of brain plasticity that follows birth, that aids in the development of sensory and cognitive faculties.
A comprehensive review of 437 studies from around the world revealed that individuals with high levels of narcissism are prone to aggressive and violent behaviour, especially when they are provoked.
A new study showed that psychological stress causes greying of hair in people and natural hair color can be restored when stress is eliminated.
Researchers found that working long hours can be a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and poor management practices can pose a greater risk for depression.
Earworms (having a song stuck in your head) play an important role in helping memories form, not only for the song, but also related life events like hanging out with friends.
Researchers found that a single, one-hour treatment that involves breathing in a mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide significantly improved symptoms in people with treatment-resistant depression.
