Month: July 2023

Half the population to have a mental health disorder by 75

Scientists analyzed data from more than 150,000 adults across 29 countries between 2001 and 2022 with results demonstrating the high prevalence of mental health disorders, with 50 per cent of the population developing at least one disorder by the age of 75. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on July 31, 2023

Delving into the Power of Visual Heuristics for Verb Production

Imagine trying to capture the essence of a story by looking at the cover of a book. In a similar way, speakers rely on visual cues to identify features of verbs, such as tense and aspect morphology. To explore this phenomenon, researchers conducted experiments with Japanese speakers who were asked to describe computer-generated animations depicting […]

Published on July 31, 2023

Unlocking the Rhythm of Remembering

Just like a catchy tune can transport you back to a specific moment in time, new research suggests that our brain waves have a similar power over our memories. A recent study has found that simply remembering events can trigger brain rhythms even more than experiencing the actual event itself. This discovery opens up exciting […]

Published on July 31, 2023