Psychology
Study: You Live Longer If Owning Home
TEHRAN (ANA)- A recent study conducted by an Oxford University researcher reveals that homeownership in early adulthood extends the lifespan of male Americans born in the early 20th century by approximately four months.
Scientists: Having This Type of Mindset Linked to Higher Willpower, Passion
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers have found that a positive attitude, often referred to as a “growth mindset” or belief in personal growth, is strongly linked to higher levels of both willpower and passion, according to a large new study.
Alzheimer’s Brain Changes Defy Standard Patterns
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study finds that brain shrinkage in Alzheimer’s disease varies greatly among individuals, with distinct patterns rather than a uniform progression.
Could Fixing Your Immune System Cure Depression?
TEHRAN (ANA)- A recent study emphasizes the connection between inflammation and depression, offering a new perspective that challenges traditional neurotransmitter-based theories.
25-Year Study Unveils Secrets to Lifelong Cognitive Performance
TEHRAN (ANA)- A long-term study by University of Edinburgh researchers has uncovered key insights into how our brains age, revealing that nearly half of the variance in cognitive ability in older age can be traced back to childhood.
How Mental Exhaustion Lowers Self-Control, Fuels Conflict
TEHRAN (ANA)- A study reveals that prolonged mental exertion leads to changes in the brain’s frontal cortex, resembling sleep activity, which heightens aggressive behaviors.
Study: Taking Deep Breaths Can Reduce Stress, Anxiety
TEHRAN (ANA)- Deep breathing can be an effective way to reduce stress at work, but on the job, many people don't think about how they're inhaling and exhaling.
Study Reveals Loneliness Increases Your Risk of Dementia by 31%
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study led by faculty at Florida State University College of Medicine has quantified the link between loneliness and dementia by analyzing data from over 600,000 individuals worldwide, making it the largest study of its kind.
New Johns Hopkins Findings Could Help Treat Alzheimer’s
TEHRAN (ANA)- Johns Hopkins researchers reactivated a memory circuit in mice, causing them to seek shelter even when no threat or shelter was present and the findings could lead to novel approaches for researching and treating memory loss in humans, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Unlocking Genetic Clues to Teen Behavior, Mental Health
TEHRAN (ANA)- Using a broad genetic trawling method, scientists at Washington University identified connections between genetic risk factors and behaviors like screen time and stressful life events in youth and their findings highlight potential areas for intervention to mitigate the risk of psychiatric disorders.
