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Sep 6, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Crystal Khoo |Amelia Larkspur |Elizabeth Kaplunov |Annalisa Manca
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the fast-paced environment of modern workplaces, multitasking has become an essential skill. But research has long suggested that multitasking can impair cognitive performance, especially among older adults. Yet, a new study has found that age-related differences in handling multiple tasks may not be as pronounced as previously thought.
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Sep 6, 2024 | psychreg.org | Crystal Khoo |Amelia Larkspur |Elizabeth Kaplunov |Annalisa Manca
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesIn the fast-paced environment of modern workplaces, multitasking has become an essential skill. But research has long suggested that multitasking can impair cognitive performance, especially among older adults. Yet, a new study has found that age-related differences in handling multiple tasks may not be as pronounced as previously thought.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Crystal Khoo |Amelia Larkspur |Elizabeth Kaplunov |Annalisa Manca
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesA new meta-analysis examining the neural mechanisms of envy has revealed that different types of envy, including trait envy, social comparison envy, and love-envy, activate distinct regions in the brain. The findings, based on 13 functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies, provide a deeper understanding of how these emotions are processed neurologically.
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Sep 5, 2024 | psychreg.org | Crystal Khoo |Amelia Larkspur |Elizabeth Kaplunov |Annalisa Manca
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesA new meta-analysis examining the neural mechanisms of envy has revealed that different types of envy, including trait envy, social comparison envy, and love-envy, activate distinct regions in the brain. The findings, based on 13 functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) studies, provide a deeper understanding of how these emotions are processed neurologically.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Crystal Khoo |Amelia Larkspur |Elizabeth Kaplunov |Annalisa Manca
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesA new study from Cardiff University has found that perimenopause, the transitional period leading up to menopause, may significantly increase the risk of certain psychiatric disorders. The research, involving over 128,000 women, sheds light on how hormonal changes during this stage can affect mental health, particularly the first onset of mania and major depressive disorder (MDD). The findings were published in the journal Nature Mental Health.
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Sep 5, 2024 | psychreg.org | Crystal Khoo |Amelia Larkspur |Elizabeth Kaplunov |Annalisa Manca
1 Reading Time: 2 minutesA new study from Cardiff University has found that perimenopause, the transitional period leading up to menopause, may significantly increase the risk of certain psychiatric disorders. The research, involving over 128,000 women, sheds light on how hormonal changes during this stage can affect mental health, particularly the first onset of mania and major depressive disorder (MDD). The findings were published in the journal Nature Mental Health.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Ellen Diamond |Amelia Larkspur |Elizabeth Kaplunov |Annalisa Manca
1 Reading Time: 3 minutesLooking in the mirror every day, have you ever complimented yourself or given yourself a push by saying something positive? Do you know that a simple action like this could make a huge difference to your mental health in the long run? Well, it’s the practice of self-affirmation. Self-affirmation is when you engage in an act that affirms your own worthiness. This can be as simple as telling yourself “I believe in my capabilities in doing this challenging task”.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Ellen Diamond |Amelia Larkspur |Elizabeth Kaplunov |Annalisa Manca
2 Reading Time: 2 minutesA new study has revealed significant insights into the molecular changes that accompany the progression of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), shedding new light on potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets. The study, which was published in Nature Neuroscience, shows different proteomic signatures that are linked to the buildup of amyloid-beta (Aβ) plaques and tau tangles, which are two of the most common problems in Alzheimer’s disease.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Ellen Diamond |Amelia Larkspur |Elizabeth Kaplunov |Annalisa Manca
2 Reading Time: 3 minutesRecent studies have illuminated the fascinating ways in which people strive to comprehend themselves better, revealing that a desire for self-knowledge is particularly strong in younger, more educated people. Thestudy, published in the European Journal of Personality, investigates the self-insight motive (SIM), a psychological drive that propels individuals to seek accurate information about their own personalities and abilities.
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
psychreg.org | Ellen Diamond |Elizabeth Kaplunov |Annalisa Manca |Nigel MacLennan
2 Reading Time: 2 minutesA new study published in Molecular Psychiatry highlights the potential of deep brain stimulation (DBS) as a breakthrough treatment for patients suffering from severe, treatment-resistant depression. DBS, a procedure traditionally used for movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, involves implanting electrodes in specific areas of the brain to modulate neural activity.
