A new study published in Psychological Research sheds light on the intriguing connection between social rigidity and cognitive flexibility. The study delves into how traits like conservatism, ...

Concerns about age and mental fitness have been a recurring theme through the past two presidencies and are set to only mount in 2024 with two frontrunner candidates nearing or exceeding the age of 80 ...

The risk of developing dementia later in life is strongly predicted by a person’s cognitive ability, functional limitations and physical health as many as 20 years before onset of the illness, ...

Thinking about other people's emotions vs. actually feeling them Reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS We generally think of empathy as the capacity to imagine ourselves in another person's shoes.

In a new study, Yale researchers offer a look into how infants’ brains work and change over time, and how these processes can be disrupted by preterm birth. The findings, the researchers say, could ...

A new longitudinal analysis suggests that the quality of a person’s diet throughout their entire lifespan shares a significant link with their cognitive abilities as they age. The research indicates ...