Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), sometimes called frontotemporal disorders, is a rare form of dementia that tends to occur at a younger age than other dementias. About 60% of people with FTD are 45 to 64 years old. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), it is caused by a group of disorders that gradually damage… Continue reading What is Lewy Body Dementia?
Category: Mental Processes
The Roots of Psychological Boundaries
Researchers say that age and gender play a greater role than culture in determining psychological boundaries. The researchers, professor Sofya Nartova-Bochaver of the Higher School of Economics in Russia and colleagues from universities in Armenia and China, conducted a comparative analysis of the psychological boundaries of individuals living in different countries. The study was published… Continue reading The Roots of Psychological Boundaries
Stop Being A Superwoman!
Are you one of them? You know – the ones who have 100 things to do and get them all done. We work hard and are totally dedicated to fulfilling our marriage, parenting, career and friendship goals. We’re superwomen. But there’s a problem. On the upside it feels amazing to be successful and needed on… Continue reading Stop Being A Superwoman!
Creative People Fear Death Less than Others
Creative people with high levels of ambition and achievement are less likely to fear death than other people with lower creativity levels, according to new research from the UK. The study was conducted by Rotem Perach, a postgraduate researcher at the University of Kent’s School of Psychology, under the supervision of Dr Arnaud Wisman, shows… Continue reading Creative People Fear Death Less than Others
What Events Do We Recall Best?
When it comes to memory, we’re likelier to recall the things that may help us in the future, according to new research from the University of California, Davis, Center for Neuroscience. The finding was published in the journal Neuron. “Rewards help you remember things, because you want future rewards,” said Professor Charan Ranganath, a UC… Continue reading What Events Do We Recall Best?