The study conducted by Avesani, Bonato et al. (2026) at the Department of General Psychology of the University of Padua and published in the scientific journal Molecules represents a contribution of great scientific and methodological relevance. For the first time, a technique typically belonging to
A Padua study reveals the link between cognitive stimulation and stress hormones in older adults with cognitive declineA new study led by Maria Devita from the Department of General Psychology at the University of Padua, in collaboration with the Geriatric Clinic of the Department of Medicine
Humans often make reasoning errors when they have to make decisions under conditions of uncertainty. These “mental traps,” known as cognitive fallacies, often arise from incorrect assessments of the probability that a given event will occur or from irrational responses that accompany decision-making
Many animals stick together when they enter new and unfamiliar places. Staying in groups—known as the “safety in numbers” effect—can help protect them from predators. Because jellyfish in the wild are often seen drifting in large clusters, prof. Christian Agrillo and dr. Alessandra Pecunioso
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) is a psychosocial intervention with robust evidence of efficacy and is recommended to support cognitive functioning, counteract psychological and behavioural symptoms, and ameliorate quality of life in people with dementia. The recently published study, part of a
The life and scientific legacy of Professor Umiltà through the words of Konstantinos Priftis “Because the whole earth is the tomb of famous men; not only are they commemorated by inscriptions on their own graves, but in foreign lands also there abides an unwritten memorial of them, graven not on
Global Collaboration Redefines How Cognitive Research Is Done33 labs across 15 countries join forces to study musicians’ memory in one of the first multilab projects in psychology and neurosciencePADUA and INNSBRUCK (Italy and Austria) — November 10, 2025Do musicians really have better memory than
Does caring for a relative with dementia affect how family caregivers view their own aging process?A recent study published in Healthcare explored this question by involving a sample of family (informal) caregivers of people with dementia and a comparison group of adults who had never taken this
How can we identify and assess views on aging in older adults?Subjective Views of Aging (VoA) have attracted increasing attention in the literature, as their VoA components have a significant impact on various health well-being outcomes, and longevity in older adults. This systematic review,
