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The Story of Telegram: Becoming More than a Messaging Application and Its implications on Your Cognitive Domain

There used to be easier messaging applications. Then you texted and the other person responded, “That’s it. Then you texted, and he/she responded, “That’s it. In the meantime, however, these little apps became more and more significant and started carrying

Education

The Pink Elephant Paradox: Neuro-Cognitive Mechanics of Thought Suppression and the Anxiety Loop 

Imagine a scenario where a surgical resident, “Dr K,” is performing his first solo operation. The  mentor leans forward and says softly, “Don’t cut the femoral artery, whatever you do.” On a moment’s notice, that one particular artery, which Dr

Education

Cognitive Fatigue and Academic Performance in University Students with ADHD

Education is a widely recognised, powerful tool for society and for individuals. Neurodivergent students experience cognitive fatigue and impaired attention regulation, which are associated with poor academic performance and outcomes (Henning, Summerfeldt,& Parker, 2022). While attending classroom lectures and writing

Research

Do Neurons Lose Flexibility With Age? New Research Explains Cognitive Decline

A recent study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh states that as a person grows and steps towards their old age, their brain’s metabolic efficiency begins to decrease slowly. To prevent this cognitive decline in people, the neuroscientists intended to

Health

The Dementia Shield: Lifestyle Strategies for Cognitive Health Across the Lifespan

A recent research conducted in the field of public health has provided people with preventive strategies that hold the potential to reduce the causes of harmful mental health disorders like dementia. It was published by Elsevier in the American Journal of

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How Tocotrienols Support Brain Health and Cognitive Function

The brain is actually quite a heavy user of energy compared to other organs, and as a result, it comes at a cost. The brain uses a lot of oxygen, has neural membranes that contain a lot of polyunsaturated fatty

Education Motivation

The Cognitive Psychology Behind Career Choices: Why Fit Matters More Than Title

Adolescence is the age when individuals explore their identity and career. Both identity and Career Choices are largely determined by educational success. Education is considered the foundation of the future of an individual. By adolescence, students already focus on determining

Health

Language Development and Brain Networks: A Cognitive and Psychological Analysis

Language is an important tool that influences all facets of our lives. We use language to express our thoughts, feelings and emotions. It influences how we think,  feel or perceive the people and environment around us. Language understanding as well

Social

When Humour Hurts: Cognitive Dissonance in Sexist and Derogatory Cinema

Cinema projects our cultural and societal practices; it reflects to people what they live in society. They are addressing and reacting when it affects their psychological perspective. We are living in a generation of over-consumption of media. The audience could not

Social Technology

The Invisible Pressure: Emotional and Cognitive Strain in Food Delivery Work

Let’s imagine this scenario: riding a bike/scooter through a heavily crowded, humid city road while having a clock ticking along with an overly heavy bag that is strapped on your back, with traffic horns and strangers waiting hungrily for you