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SYDNEY, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Delaying the age at which children first use social media may help protect adolescent mental health, new research from Australia's University of New South Wales (UNSW) ...
A new study of people with type 2 diabetes finds women may be more likely to develop mental health conditions, while men face higher risks of cardiovascular disease complications.
When anxious children have trouble managing their emotions, their families often bend over backward to help them avoid distress. Researchers suggest that teaching kids to tolerate negative feelings could reduce this…
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A new study shows that targeted electrical brain stimulation can help socially anxious individuals overcome automatic avoidance behaviors. By synchronizing specific brain rhythms, the noninvasive technique improved…
A new study suggests that positive emotional states, rather than profound mystical experiences, are the primary driver of symptom relief in MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD. The findings highlight how MDMA heals trauma…
Adults aged 40 and older performed about 12% faster on a test of executive function after using a HEPA air purifier at home for one month. The findings suggest that cleaner indoor air could offer a simple way to help…
Young adults drawn to social causes by deep moral convictions are more likely to stay engaged than those seeking social approval. New research reveals how political ideology and specific emotions shape whether a person’s…
People who eat more nuts tend to score higher on cognitive tests, particularly those with poor diets or exercise habits. New research suggests simply swapping unhealthy snacks for nuts could help protect brain health as…
A recent analysis of personal testimonies reveals how the cognitive traits associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder shape sexual satisfaction, intimacy, and communication between partners.
A recent study suggests that developing a crush outside your relationship isn't just about having "dark" personality traits. Instead, emotional infidelity is linked to a mix of emotional sensitivity, impulsive…
Why can some people easily ignore distractions while others struggle to stay on task? New research shows that the ability to maintain focus is a stable trait reflected in the rhythmic synchronization of large-scale brain…
People frequently compare themselves to their romantic partners, but the nature of these comparisons tends to change as relationships mature. New research indicates that people in newer relationships ...
A new brain imaging study reveals that short-term use of the antidepressant escitalopram actually increases connectivity between key emotion-processing brain regions in anxious individuals, contradicting previous…
People who believe more strongly in free will tend to feel better in their everyday lives, and experimentally encouraging these beliefs may increase positive feelings.
Despite narratives of a growing political divide between the sexes, new research shows that men and women actually shift their opinions in parallel. Major national events, rather than generational changes, drive these…
When family members help loved ones avoid anxiety triggers, it can accidentally worsen symptoms. New research shows that while this behavior is common across all ages, specialized treatment can successfully reverse its…
How people construct the stories of their lives offers insight into the severity of their personality disorders. Researchers found that narrating life events with a focus on negative self-change strongly predicted…
… “Exposure to violent media, including violent video games, is not the only risk factor, and it’s not even the most important risk factor,” says Brad Bushman, a professor at the Ohio State University, who
I was once stranded with my 86-year-old mother in the Atlantic Ocean. We were on a snorkeling excursion off the coast of Miami, and the two of us were quickly swept behind our boat, my
Acoustic analysis of Donald Trump’s speech from 1980 to 2023 reveals that while he largely maintained his classic New York accent, he steadily shifted his pronunciation of stigmatized vowels.
A review of eight studies suggests an association between occupational pesticide exposure and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, though researchers caution that self-reported data and other environmental factors complicate…
A joint research team led by the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New York University and Newcastle ...
A new study finds that couples who experience moments of awe together report higher relationship satisfaction and a deeper sense of connection. These shared experiences of wonder foster relationship flourishing better…
A new survey details exactly who people share their smartphone location data with and the motivations driving these digital disclosures. While couples often track each other for practical coordination, family members…
A taxpayer-funded study of children and young adults taking puberty blockers and hormone treatments found no improvement in youth mental health. The Oversight Project, a watchdog group, obtained the ...
Jurors are legally allowed to believe all, some or none of an expert's testimony, though jury fatigue can sometimes shape which testimony carries the most weight.
The effects of early neglect range from hormonal imbalances to mental health issues, and, in some cases, parental burnout may be to blame.
A new study reveals that older adults with stiffer arteries face a significantly higher risk of developing dementia. Researchers suggest that monitoring arterial stiffness could eventually become a valuable tool for…
Image above: Yon discusses his book, A Trick of the Mind: How the Brain Invents Your Reality. Daniel Yon is a professor of cognitive neuroscience and the director of the Uncertainty Lab at Birkbeck, University
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