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The Paradox of Connection: Loneliness in a Digital Age

Originally Published 14 days ago — by PsyPost

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A study found that young adults experience high loneliness despite having large friend networks, with social well-being highest in younger and older adults and lowest in middle-aged individuals, highlighting the complex relationship between social connections and perceived loneliness across different age groups.

Younger Adults Exhibit Greater Machiavellian and Psychopathic Traits

Originally Published 2 months ago — by PsyPost

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A study found that Machiavellianism and psychopathy decrease with age, while narcissism remains stable, suggesting personality traits associated with manipulation and callousness tend to soften over time, though individual changes require longitudinal research for confirmation.

Caffeine Alters Sleep Brainwaves and Affects Recovery, Age Matters

Originally Published 7 months ago — by Neuroscience News

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A study from the University of Montreal found that caffeine increases brain activity complexity and criticality during sleep, especially in younger adults, by altering sleep rhythms and promoting a more alert brain state at night, which may impair sleep recovery and cognitive functions.

Caffeine Alters Brain Activity and Sleep Recovery

Originally Published 7 months ago — by Study Finds

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Research shows that caffeine transforms the sleeping brain into a hyperactive, complex state resembling peak wakefulness, especially in young adults, potentially disrupting sleep's restorative functions. Younger individuals experience stronger effects due to higher adenosine receptor density, which may impact memory and cellular repair during sleep.

Kids Retain Skills Better Than Adults After Sleep

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Neuroscience News

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A study from the University of Copenhagen reveals that while adults learn new motor skills faster than children, children retain these skills better due to more effective sleep-driven memory consolidation. Adults' mature cognitive abilities contribute to quicker learning, but children benefit more from sleep, enhancing their skill retention. These findings have implications for skill training and rehabilitation strategies, suggesting that age-related differences in learning and memory processes should be considered in educational and therapeutic settings.