For a 4-month-old, those who exchange saliva have a close relationship
At what age do you learn to understand the social relationships of others? If we adults see two people drinking ...
Why having a bad dream is good for you (and what’s the difference with a nightmare)
The bad dream is a fundamental “relief valve” for the brain: this is what happens when the emotional control mechanism ...
Young people and smartphones: the study on risks for mental health, sleep and obesity. Immediate measures are needed
Problematic smartphone use is linked to mental health, sleep and sedentary problems. The design of the platforms, designed to create ...
How long does the “chemical storm” of falling in love last?
From dopamine to oxytocin, the “chemical storm” of falling in love alters sleep, appetite and mood. This is how long ...
How do friendships arise?
The “banality of friendships”: according to social psychology, the birth of the closest bonds depends on factors that are much ...
Reading for the fun of it “rewires” the brain and helps mental health (at any age)
Reading out of pure passion is a mental “workout” that is good for any age: it reduces stress, enhances memory ...
Are you about to take a risk? Your brain makes the decision half a second before you do
Identify two brain regions that interact to evaluate whether taking a risk is worth it: their activity predicts how we ...
School: are girls happier than boys?
A study conducted on over 1,600 children shows that girls experience the school environment better: how social relationships, the structure ...
Is it better to relax with music or the sounds of nature? The answer you (maybe) don’t expect
If you were to relax, would you choose to listen to the sound of a mountain stream or a song ...