Neuroscience
Even when we're resting, our brains are preparing us to be social
Even when we're resting, our brains are preparing us to be social, UCLA psychologists report
May 28, 2015
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Health
Research reveals social media skews drinking habits
Social media is a cause, and a solution to young people's binge drinking habits according to new research from the University of Sydney.
May 27, 2015
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Health
Exercise-related Facebook updates are a two-edged sword
Facebook may be great for making social connections, but perhaps not so much for setting exercise goals.
May 1, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Young women objectify themselves more browsing Facebook and magazines than media types
Though it is widely believed that the media objectifies women, women further diminish themselves by constantly comparing their bodies to others'. Regardless of how much time young women devote to viewing television, music ...
Apr 17, 2015
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Other
Ethical implications for looking up applicants on facebook
(HealthDay)—Looking up students on Facebook and social networking sites (SNS) is associated with serious ethical concerns, according to a perspective piece published in the March issue of the Journal of Graduate Medical ...
Apr 16, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study links Facebook use to depressive symptoms
The social media site, Facebook, can be an effective tool for connecting with new and old friends. However, some users may find themselves spending quite a bit of time viewing Facebook and may inevitably begin comparing what's ...
Apr 6, 2015
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Genetics
Facebook app encourages individuals to get in touch with their DNA
Have you ever wondered if your dad's fight with prostate cancer means you could face the same reality? Or perhaps your family has several members who have struggled with obesity and you wonder if it's something you inherited ...
Apr 1, 2015
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Health
Finding support for surgery on Facebook
For many, Facebook connects friends, family, and others with common interests. Despite the popularity of social networking sites like Facebook, scientists are only beginning to learn how they affect human interaction.
Mar 18, 2015
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Health
Hospital ratings on social media appear to reflect quality of care, study says
Social media has become an important way for institutions to communicate - both sending messages and receiving feedback - with clients and with the general public. Hospitals and other health care organizations use social ...
Mar 12, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Finding psychological insights through social media
Social media has opened up a new digital world for psychology research. Four researchers will be discussing new methods of language analysis, and how social media can be leveraged to study personality, mental and physical ...
Feb 28, 2015
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