Neuroscience
Research reveals that each brain has its own 'pain fingerprint'
New research has revealed everyone's brain has a 'pain fingerprint' that varies from person to person.
Jun 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The drugs don't work: Meditation and training are better at sparking creativity, say researchers
A rock'n'roll myth has been debunked by researchers who discovered drugs don't spark creativity. The University of Essex and Humboldt University of Berlin psychological study has revealed narcotics are the least effective ...
Mar 28, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows negative emotions spark success, but there's a price
Tapping into the dark side and using anxiety and anger can spark more success than fun and relaxation—but at the cost of your health. The multi-national research led by The University of Essex has uncovered how the mind ...
Feb 27, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Masks saw more than 90% of deaf people struggle to communicate during pandemic
Mandatory mask wearing saw more than 90% of deaf people struggle to communicate during the pandemic, University of Essex research has revealed. It also discovered that 76% missed vital information and 59% felt disconnected ...
Oct 3, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Professional footballers fought fatigue for six weeks after COVID infection, study shows
Match day performance of professional footballers dropped after they recovered from COVID-19, with three-quarters fighting fatigue for six weeks, a University of Essex study has found.
Jul 14, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Obsession with failure and hunt for perfection linked to burnout, sports study uncovers
Athletes who strive for perfection and fixate on their mistakes risk burning out, a University of Essex-led study has revealed.
Apr 22, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Concussion worse if fighters rapidly cut weight before boxing and MMA matches, study reveals
Fighters who rapidly cut weight before bouts are at a higher risk of suffering concussions or being misdiagnosed with head trauma, researchers have revealed for the first time.
Apr 12, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Depression and anxiety spiked in pregnant women during COVID-19 pandemic, research reveals
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a spike in depression and anxiety in expectant mums, a new study by the University of Essex has revealed.
Jan 31, 2022
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Pediatrics
Child fitness falls further than feared
Child fitness levels are falling at an even faster rate than first feared - and this time there is evidence it has nothing to do with obesity.
Jun 22, 2015
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Medical research
The quest for long-lasting blood
A team of scientists at the University of Essex are hoping to develop a one-size-fits-all, third generation artificial blood substitute.
Jun 10, 2014
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