Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychologists find that jokes help us cope with horrifying images
The key is to not think of death as an end, but as more of a very effective way to cut down on your expenses. – Woody Allen
Aug 2, 2011
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Stanford University
Psychology & Psychiatry
Embracing stress is more important than reducing stress, psychologist says
If people actually embrace the concept of stress, it can make them stronger, smarter and happier, a Stanford expert says.
May 8, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Research team creates a computer model that can predict how COVID-19 spreads in cities
A team of researchers has created a computer model that accurately predicted the spread of COVID-19 in 10 major cities this spring by analyzing three factors that drive infection risk: where people go in the course of a day, ...
Nov 10, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Girls under stress age more rapidly, new study reveals
(Medical Xpress)—Stress takes a toll on both mind and body. Intuitively, that's not a big surprise. Many studies have found links among stress, depression and disease. But scientists didn't really know which came first: ...
Oct 29, 2014
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Neuroscience
Study: Learning influenced by visualizing an action just before performing it
We've all heard the saying: "Practice makes perfect."
Mar 5, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Mobile app helps detect skin cancer in older patients
It's no secret that older folks and those living in assisted-care facilities have had to exercise more caution during the COVID-19 era. But by protecting themselves against the virus, through isolation and fewer in-person ...
Jul 20, 2022
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Health
Any way you slice it, nutrition studies are controversial
For every study that warns against the health perils of coffee, there's another that points to Java as the key to longevity.
Jan 30, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Scientists identify body language tied to creativity, learning
The ability to quickly scan another person's body language or expression to get a quick read on what they're thinking or feeling is a handy trick that most humans possess. Show up late for dinner, and all it takes is a glance ...
Jul 25, 2014
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Neuroscience
A new optical system shows how decisions light up the brain
When we make even simple decisions about how to interact with the world, we rely on computations performed by networks of neurons that span our brains. But what exactly are these neural networks computing?
Jun 2, 2020
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Neuroscience
Seeing the inner workings of the brain made easier by new technique
Last year Karl Deisseroth, a Stanford professor of bioengineering and of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, announced a new way of peering into a brain – removed from the body – that provided spectacular fly-through ...
Jun 19, 2014
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