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Researchers find that how soon we sleep after learning new information impacts how well we retain it. Christie Nicholson reports
A new study has found a strong correlation between how much your mind wanders and your working memory capacity. Christie Nicholson reports
New research finds a relatively simple method to increase your capacity for self-control. Christie Nicholson reports
When our body needs something, like food, the brain tends to open a fast track for perceiving that specific thing. Christie Nicholson reports
Two recent studies find that dehydration not only affects your body but your mood as well. Christie Nicholson reports
A team of psychologists reviewed online dating sites and their conclusions are not promising. Christie Nicholson reports
If we think of time as money, we might be undermining our ability to enjoy free time. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent study shows that it's multiple blows to the head that lead to a concussion in football. Christie Nicholson reports
Research finds that where the itch begins says a lot about how bad it is--and how pleasurable the scratch. Christie Nicholson reports
Extreme lack of sleep might make one more susceptible to food imagery, making us feel hungrier than we actually are. Christie Nicholson reports
A recent study finds that when men perceive that there are few women, they'll spend more money. Christie Nicholson reports
A new study finds that the inevitable cognitive decline we all face starts earlier than we originally thought. Christie Nicholson reports
Recent studies have found that the elderly may respond more slowly to specific tasks, but not because their cognitive skills are slower. Christie Nicholson reports
Adults and children hear their own voice and use it as feedback to monitor their speech, but it seems that young toddlers do not. Christie Nicholson reports
What used to be thought of as a symptom of a speech disorder might now be a hot trend in vocal style among rock stars and young women. Christie Nicholson reports