Benefits of forgetting: why memory sometimes lets go
Benefits of forgetting help the brain stay flexible. Learn how adaptive forgetting updates memories, protects focus, and why not every lapse is a loss.
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The ideal free time would be 2 to 5 hours/day
As an individual’s free time increases, so does that person’s sense of well-being – but only up to a point. A study published by the American Psychological Association found that having too much free time can negatively impact well-being. While…
Sleep is when your muscles actually repair after a workout
The relationship between sleep and recovery from exercise-induced muscle injuries, with a focus on athletes and military personnel. Insufficient sleep combined with high training loads increases the risk of muscle injuries. Adequate sleep enhances muscle repair by regulating hormonal and…
Men tend to want many more sex partners than women do – Coolidge effect
Coolidge effect The Coolidge effect describes a phenomenon in which male animals (and potentially humans) experience renewed sexual interest when presented with a new, receptive partner, even after having recently engaged in sexual activity with another partner. This renewed interest…
Couples who post less about their love on social media are happier
A survey by the photography site Shotkit asked people in relationships how often they share “couple content” on social media and how happy they feel together. Partners who post three or more times a week were more than twice as…
Use your name, not I, to quiet your mind
When worry loops take over, it becomes harder to see problems clearly. A simple language shift can help. This method is called distanced self talk. Instead of thinking with I, you talk to yourself using your name or you. For…
Bad sleep and frequent napping are linked to feeling disconnected from reality
A study on female university students found that poor sleep efficiency and frequent daytime naps significantly increase the risk of depersonalization disorder. Sleep efficiency improvements were linked to reduced depersonalization symptoms, while more frequent naps tripled the risk. No significant…
Slow blinking helps you communicate with your cat
Learn how to communicate with your cat using the slow blink technique. A scientific study confirms this simple trick builds trust and signals positive emotion.
Honeybee venom compound melittin kills tough breast cancer cells in lab tests
Researchers at the Harry Perkins Institute and The University of Western Australia found that honeybee venom and its main molecule, melittin quickly destroys two aggressive forms of breast cancer, triple-negative and HER2-enriched, while sparing healthy breast cells. Melittin breaks open…