Psychology

On a population level, is loneliness killing us? We must confess, we still believe (still believe!) in good, evidence-based scientific conclusions, so let’s examine how… Healthy lifespan takes a hit one more time Recently, researchers (Dr. Xuan Wang et al.) investigated this matter, and found that loneliness and social isolation were associated with substantially fewer…

The word “screentime” isn’t usually associated with anything positive. We all use apps to try to limit it, we all read articles telling us about how it hurts teenagers’ sleep and damages toddlers’ development. Now, it could be that the tech isn’t really to blame. This writer certainly remembers staying up late as a child…

Meditation is one of those things that’s… As you know, at 10almonds we endeavor to bring you health science information that is well-evidenced, and/or if something’s speculative based on early research but promising, we’ll tell you that, too. So, first things first: mindfulness meditation is incredibly well-evidenced. See for example: No-Frills, Evidence-Based Mindfulness Next things…

When it comes to aging, what do people fear most? It can vary, but the general themes are pain, disability, loss of independence, death. We’ve written about all of these things! Yes, even: Managing Your Mortality: When Planning Is A Matter Of Life & Death Today we’ll be focusing on the topic of loss of…

There’s a popular myth that our brains finish developing at 25 (not remotely true) and from then on, stays pretty much the same with no new growth (also not true), and in terms of cognitive performance, the only way is down (have a guess whether this is true). If you guessed “no”, you guessed correctly!…

There’s a popular myth that our brains finish developing at 25 (not remotely true) and from then on, stays pretty much the same with no new growth (also not true), and in terms of cognitive performance, the only way is down (have a guess whether this is true). If you guessed “no”, you guessed correctly!…

There is not a “one-size fits all” model of cognitive decline, but when it comes to Alzheimer’s, there are three clear pathways that cognitive decline can take. So, what are they? This makes a big difference Researchers (Dr.  Reisa Sperling et al.) found that people’s cognitive decline trajectories cluster into the following three groups: Now,…

Actigraphy reveals sleep patterns may predict depression relapse, highlighting wearable tech’s potential in monitoring mental health. Read the full study’s pivotal findings!

Anxiety about aging? Recent research reveals worrying about health can accelerate biological aging, but fret not over grays or wrinkles—they’re inconsequential. Embrace aging proactively with our tips.

Grandparenting boosts brain health! Studies show caregiving grandparents have improved memory and verbal fluency, with grandmothers benefiting the most.