Childhood adversities have distinct effects on mental health and cognitive development, necessitating a nuanced understanding beyond the traditional adverse childhood experiences framework. The study ...

Increased reliance on the internet, smartphones, tablets and computers over the last 15 years has led to concerns about "digital dementia," a term coined by a German neuroscientist for cognitive ...

As the first generation that interacted with digital technology reaches an age where dementia risks emerge, scientists have asked the question: Is there a correlation between digital technology use ...

Nikki-Anne Wilson has previously received funding from the UNSW Ageing Futures Institute and the Australian Association of Gerontology. In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects ...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the U.S. labor market, influencing nearly 12% of jobs. A study by MIT reveals how ...

In 2025, technology is impacting the way we work more than ever. From the rise and fall of remote work to the explosive evolution of generative AI systems, the business world is unrelenting in its ...

Cognitive fatigue manifests when the brain is overworked or stressed from prolonged periods of mental effort. This form of fatigue can impair attention, decision making, reaction times, and emotional ...

Dementia represents far more than occasional forgetfulness or confusion. This collection of cognitive conditions affects millions worldwide, fundamentally altering lives and challenging our ...

A 2017 report by Unicef found air pollution potentially affects children’s brains through several mechanisms. It stated the dosage of toxic chemicals required to damage the growing brain in the first ...