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Satisfaction doesn’t always boost brainpower in older adults

Imagine that your brain is a race car, and life satisfaction is the fuel that keeps it running. A new study explored the relationship between psychological well-being and cognitive functioning in older adults. It turns out that for most people, high life satisfaction leads to improved brain performance. However, like a race car engine that […]

Published on October 2, 2023

Medical Professionals Push to Abandon Controversial ‘Excited Delirium’ Theory

One term that has been used to defend law enforcement in cases of deaths during arrests is ‘excited delirium.’ This diagnostic theory claims that the sudden death of an individual experiencing severe agitation is unrelated to police actions. However, this theory has come under increasing scrutiny from medical groups who argue that it lacks scientific […]

Published on October 2, 2023