- Our Brains “See” Beams Of Motion Emanating From People’s Faces Towards The Object Of Their Attention
By Sofia Deleniv. Phenomenon may explain appeal of “extramission” theories of vision — and of mythical creatures with killer glares. - The Sleep Schedule That Increases Depression Risk
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By Emma Young. Like humans, bottlenose dolphins show personality domains of openness, agreeableness and sociability, researchers claim, though not neuroticism. - Caffeine Shrinks Vital Brain Structures, Study Finds (M)
The changes mostly occurred in the right medial temporal lobe, including the hippocampus. → Support PsyBlog for just $5 per month. Enables access to articles marked (M) and removes ads. → Ex [...] - The Loving-Kindness Strategy That Will Make You Happier
A 12-minute exercise that boosts happiness and empathy while reducing anxiety. → Support PsyBlog for just $5 per month. Enables access to articles marked (M) and removes ads. → Explore PsyBl [...] - Belief In Conspiracy Theories Is Associated With Lower Levels Of Critical Thinking
By Emily Reynolds. But conspiracy-minded participants still rated themselves highly on critical thinking, despite differences. - 3 Surprising Advantages Of An Older Brain
While older brains inevitably decline, their owners automatically adopt strategies to use them more efficiently. → Support PsyBlog for just $5 per month. Enables access to articles marked (M) and [...] - School Kids’ Memory Is Better For Material Delivered With Enthusiasm, Because It Grabs Their Attention
By Emma Young. But teachers should "economise" efforts to increase enthusiasm, only doing so when students aren't distracted by competing tasks, researchers say. - Societies Without Culture Of Money Are Happier (M)
"When people are comfortable, safe, and free to enjoy life within a strong community, they are happy -- regardless of whether or not they are making any money." → Support PsyBlog for ju [...] - Why Men Are More Likely To Die Of COVID
The reason men's lives are in greater danger than women from the coronavirus. → Support PsyBlog for just $5 per month. Enables access to articles marked (M) and removes ads. → Explore P [...] - 2 Dietary Changes That Keep The Brain Sharp (M)
These components of a plant-based diet help to boost memory and thinking with age. → Support PsyBlog for just $5 per month. Enables access to articles marked (M) and removes ads. → Explore P [...] - The Reason COVID Is More Dangerous For Some People
Whether a patient's immune system can fight off COVID-19 infection might depend on one thing from the past. → Support PsyBlog for just $5 per month. Enables access to articles marked (M) and [...] - 4 Signs You Are A Good Mind Reader (M)
The one-minute test of mind-reading capability. → Support PsyBlog for just $5 per month. Enables access to articles marked (M) and removes ads. → Explore PsyBlog's ebooks, all written b [...] - The Best Weight Loss Diet Revealed By Research
One dietary ingredient can help boost weight loss. → Support PsyBlog for just $5 per month. Enables access to articles marked (M) and removes ads. → Explore PsyBlog's ebooks, all writte [...] - Mind-Reading And Lucid Dreaming: The Week’s Best Psychology Links
Our weekly round-up of the best psychology coverage from elsewhere on the web