Psychology & Intimacy The Sensory Basis of Speech Motor Learning and Memory June 24, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Learning a new language or recovering the ability to speak may rely less on the brain’s movement centers than scientists once believed. New research suggests that regions involved in processing…
Psychology & Intimacy Unveiling a Hidden Biological Switch: Brain Protein Menin Linked to Aging, Memory Decline, and Potential Reversal June 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Scientists may have uncovered a hidden biological switch that helps control how quickly the body ages. Research published in the esteemed journal PLOS Biology suggests that declining levels of a…
Psychology & Intimacy Caffeine Reverses Sleep Deprivation’s Damage to Social Memory Circuits June 15, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) have unveiled a significant breakthrough in understanding the intricate relationship between sleep, caffeine,…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Hearing aids didn’t boost memory tests but dementia risk dropped June 2, 2026 Susilo Ahmad The study’s lead author, Joanne Ryan, PhD, from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, highlighted the motivation behind the research. "Hearing loss is more common as we age, and previous research…
Psychology & Intimacy Internalized Stress in Older Chinese Americans May Quietly Increase Memory Loss Risk, Rutgers Health Research Reveals May 31, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research from Rutgers Health is shedding light on a potentially overlooked factor contributing to cognitive decline in older Chinese Americans: the tendency to internalize stress. A comprehensive study published…
Psychology & Intimacy Caffeine Reverses Sleep Deprivation’s Impact on Social Memory by Restoring Key Brain Pathway May 30, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Researchers at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) have uncovered a significant mechanism by which caffeine can mitigate the detrimental effects…
Psychology & Intimacy FTL1 Emerges as a Key Driver of Brain Aging and Memory Decline May 23, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Aging exacts a significant toll on the hippocampus, a critical brain region indispensable for learning and memory formation. New research from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has identified…
Psychology & Intimacy The Silent Burden: Internalized Stress in Older Chinese Americans Linked to Increased Memory Loss Risk May 20, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research from Rutgers Health is shedding light on a potentially significant, yet often overlooked, factor contributing to cognitive decline in older Chinese Americans: the tendency to internalize stress. A…
Psychology & Intimacy The Brain’s Hidden Architects: Astrocytes Emerge as Crucial Players in Fear Memory Formation and Regulation May 14, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Imagine a star-shaped cell in the brain, reaching out with long, thin extensions to surround nearby neurons. This cell is called an astrocyte. For years, scientists believed astrocytes mainly acted…
Psychology & Intimacy New Research from Rutgers Health Reveals Internalized Stress as a Significant Risk Factor for Memory Loss in Older Chinese Americans May 13, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking study originating from Rutgers Health has illuminated a potentially significant, yet often overlooked, contributor to cognitive decline among older Chinese Americans: the tendency to internalize stress. This research,…
