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Researchers find how retirement impacts social support, wellbeing

Canberra [Australia], October 23 (ANI): Australian couples moving into retirement tend to maintain their social networks, and many see an improvement in their mental health and wellbeing, according to a recent study led by researchers at the University of Technology Sydney.

2021-10-23T17:20:42.511447+00:00 IST

Extra brain processing during sleep enhances learning of new motor skills: Study

Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): Practice makes perfect, but sleep helps, too. Learning and executing a new motor skill can be enhanced if you can get additional memory processing during sleep, according to a recent study led by researchers at Northwestern University.

2021-10-23T17:05:43.197174+00:00 IST

Study explores how retirement impacts social support, wellbeing

Washington [US], October 21 (ANI): New research shows that Australian couples moving into retirement tend to maintain their social networks, and many see an improvement in their mental health and wellbeing.

2021-10-21T16:58:52.436076+00:00 IST

Reactivating memories during sleep improves motor skills: Study

Washington [US], October 18 (ANI): According to the findings of new research, practice makes one perfect, but sleep helps, too. Learning and executing a new motor skill can be enhanced if a person can get additional memory processing during sleep.

2021-10-18T17:48:43.453108+00:00 IST

Researchers find why people remember stressful experiences better

Berlin [Germany], October 18 (ANI): Researchers have analysed the reasons why stressful experiences are usually remembered more easily than neutral experiences.

2021-10-18T07:56:07.388838+00:00 IST

There's a 'Succession'-inspired ice cream!

Washington [US], October 16 (ANI): Season 3 of 'Succession' is almost here, and an ice cream joint in the US called Ample Hills is celebrating with a new flavour inspired by the Emmy-winning HBO series.

2021-10-16T09:51:34.755794+00:00 IST

Sleep loss does not impact ability to assess emotional information: Study

Washington [US], October 12 (ANI): It's no secret that going without sleep can affect people's mood, but a new study showed that it does not interfere with their ability to evaluate emotional situations.

2021-10-12T13:09:14.251179+00:00 IST

Older adults more willing to help others, but mostly those in same country

London [UK], October 12 (ANI): Older adults around the world are more willing to donate to charity than younger people, but will prioritise charitable organisations operating within their own country, new research finds.

2021-10-12T02:28:50.594103+00:00 IST

Higher levels of education, higher income mean better health for older adults: Study

Dublin [Ireland], October 11 (ANI): A new cross-national study comparing multimorbidity disease cluster patterns, prevalence and health risk factors across Ireland, England, The United States and Canada has revealed important findings that can have health implications for public health policy.

2021-10-11T11:38:47.888313+00:00 IST

Study finds link between individual's sense of purpose, their ability to recall vivid details

Washington [US], October 10 (ANI): The researchers at Florida State University found that while both a sense of purpose and cognitive function made memories easier to recall, only a sense of purpose bestowed the benefits of vividness and coherence.

2021-10-10T17:26:59.200692+00:00 IST

Study finds what makes people break from herd to make different decision

Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): Researchers have attempted to find what makes people break from the group to make a different choice.

2021-10-09T17:42:00.881432+00:00 IST

Housing status influenced mental health issues during pandemic: Study

Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): In terms of mental health, apartment-dwelling Americans, especially those living alone, might have suffered more mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic than those living with their families in the suburbs, suggests the findings of new research from the University of Georgia.

2021-10-09T10:44:59.304219+00:00 IST

Physical athletes' visual skills prove sharper than action video game players

Ottawa [Canada], October 7 (ANI): Athletes still have the edge over action video gamers when it comes to dynamic visual skills, a new study from the University of Waterloo shows.

2021-10-07T17:28:56.928064+00:00 IST

Study finds sense of purpose is associated with better memory

Washington [US], October 7 (ANI): A new study, led by Florida State University researchers, has shown a link between an individual's sense of purpose and their ability to recall vivid details.

2021-10-07T07:54:52.899844+00:00 IST

Study finds learning is more effective when active

Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute research has found that engaging students through interactive activities, discussions, feedback and AI-enhanced technologies results in improved academic performance, as compared to traditional lectures, lessons or readings.

2021-10-04T06:45:11.766507+00:00 IST

People who suffered in past more likely to get praised for good deeds in future: Study

Washington [US], October 3 (ANI): A team of researchers from the University of Missouri have discovered that people tend to give more praise to someone for their good deeds as an adult after discovering that person has also had to overcome adversity or suffering earlier in life, such as abuse and neglect as a child.

2021-10-03T16:17:15.438823+00:00 IST

Study examines impact of explosion of choice on psyche

Washington [US], October 3 (ANI): A new study has found the impact of the explosion of choice on the psyche of the individual and the society.

2021-10-03T06:25:47.651736+00:00 IST

Study finds free play may help infants learn, develop

Washington [US], October 2 (ANI): According to a recent study at New York University, everyday inputs to infants' natural learning by examining free play outside the confines of lab settings and pre-selected toys.

2021-10-02T15:25:07.463858+00:00 IST

Study finds our choices may be making us more individualistic

Washington [US], October 1 (ANI): A new study has attempted to find the impact of the explosion of choice on the psyche of the individual, and further, society as a whole.

2021-10-01T13:25:07.810732+00:00 IST

Research shares insight on how to haggle

Sydney [Australia], September 29 (ANI): Ever wondered that during a negotiation, how tough should your first offer be? The findings of new research show that the first offer can have a significant impact on the eventual outcome, and if you try to drive too hard a bargain, it could backfire.

2021-09-29T16:02:18.911807+00:00 IST

People who suffered in past get more praises for future good deeds: Study

Washington [US], September 29 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that people praise someone more for their good deeds as an adult after discovering that person has also had to overcome adversity earlier in life, such as abuse and neglect as a child.

2021-09-29T06:36:20.565123+00:00 IST