Psykologi

A Yale University study has found that nearly half of adults age 65 and older showed measurable improvements in cognitive function, physical function, or both over a period of up to 12 years. The research draws on data from more than 11,000 participants and links positive age beliefs to these gains. It challenges the view that aging always involves decline.

30. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI Faktasjekket

Researchers at the National University of Singapore’s Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine report that caffeine helped reverse sleep deprivation-related deficits in social recognition memory in laboratory mice, an effect tied to synaptic function in the hippocampal CA2 region. The findings were published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology.

A new study published this month by the American Psychological Association reveals that heavy reliance on AI tools for workplace tasks correlates with reduced confidence in personal abilities and less sense of ownership over work. Researchers observed that users who rarely modify AI outputs feel less confident in their independent reasoning. The findings highlight trade-offs between speed and depth in AI-assisted work.

15. april 2026 Rapportert av AI

Researchers at the University of Toronto Scarborough have found that feeling mentally sharp on a given day can boost productivity by up to 40 minutes. The study, published in Science Advances, tracked university students over 12 weeks and connected clearer thinking to setting and achieving bigger goals. Factors like sleep and workload influence these daily fluctuations.

Josephine Wainaina has struggled since her husband's death in 2008 to support her two children. Bishop EllyJoy Moi of Holy Well of Bethel church in Limuru urges the government to enact specific policies protecting widows from abuse, property dispossession, and mental health challenges.

23. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Researchers have conducted the first quantitative study on post-game depression, concluding that role-playing games trigger the strongest feelings compared to other genres. The study, involving 373 participants, was published in the Current Psychology journal. RPG completers showed stronger depressive symptoms and emotional processing disturbances.