maturity
A new discovery: Maturing – skills that appear after 18
We can't become mature immediately – it takes time to become more responsible and learn our lessons in life. New research, recently published in Nature Communications, presents convincing evidence indicating that executive function, a cluster of cognitive skills essential for tasks such as planning, task-switching, resisting distractions, and sustaining focus, typically reaches maturity around the age of 18.
Kate Yakimchuk research social skills responsibility Psychology 28 January 2024
Older people need their friends less: Psychologist's insights
Friendships and relationships are important for everyone's strong mental and even physical health at any age. Meanwhile, lots of people feel like they don't need their friends that much when they get older.
Kate Yakimchuk friendship friends personality Psychology 20 November 2023
Mediterranean diet keeps older people healthy: A new study on dieting and health
Food shapes our health and life a lot, and it's especially important for older people. A University of Barcelona-led study indicates that older individuals in hospitals who do not adhere to a Mediterranean diet may find value in participating in physical exercise programs to prevent hospitalization-related loss of daily-life abilities.
Kate Yakimchuk research food health Cooking 24 September 2023
Bad sense of smell is associated with depression: An unexpected discovery
A new study published at Oxford Academy journal shows that people who have bad sense of smell have higher risks of becoming depressed later in life. While it's not a direct cause, it clearly shows that our brains are bodies are way more surprising and complicated than we think.
Kate Yakimchuk smell research depression Psychology 9 July 2023
Why mature people spend less time on their hobbies: When it's not enough time to enjoy life
Hobbies make our lives brighter, allowing us to be more creative, passionate and generally happy. But the older we get, the less time we tend to spend doing what we like, rather than what we should be doing.
Kate Yakimchuk hobby personality Psychology 17 June 2023