Psychology & Psychiatry
Time to take laughter seriously
While people the world over enjoy a good laugh, remarkably little is known about this instinctive behaviour.
Jun 15, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Aggression in kids is related to how they read others' emotions
It may be surprising to hear that toddlers and preschoolers are the most physically aggressive age demographic. Luckily, they lack coordination and strength, making their attacks less dangerous than those of adults.
May 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Technology-driven treatment found to be as effective for social anxiety as psychiatric medications like Cipralex
A new clinical trial conducted at Tel Aviv University has demonstrated an effective technology-driven alternative to psychiatric medications for people with social anxiety. The groundbreaking study found that GC-MART (Gaze-Contingent ...
Apr 3, 2023
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Neuroscience
Preterm babies do not habituate to repeated pain, shows study
Preterm infants do not get used to repeated pain in the way that full-term infants, children and adults do habituate to pain, finds a study led by UCL (University College London) researchers.
Mar 16, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why are we so scared of clowns? Here's what we've discovered
Are you scared of clowns? You are not alone. Coulrophobia, or the fear of clowns, is a widely acknowledged phenomenon. Studies indicate this fear is present among both adults and children in many different cultures. Yet it ...
Mar 6, 2023
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Health
Could buccal massage—the latest celebrity beauty trend—make you look older, not younger?
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reportedly had it before marrying Prince Harry. Jennifer Lopez is also apparently a fan. We're talking about a type of facial called a "buccal massage".
Feb 15, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Even the best models for reading facial expressions may be partly subjective
Does someone look angry or sad? You can probably offer an answer to that question based on the information you can see just by looking at their face. That's because facial expressions—or a combination of different small ...
Feb 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Using deep learning to detect depression from speech
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have achieved promising results on numerous tasks and could soon assist professionals in various settings. In recent years, computer scientists have been exploring the potential of these ...
Autism spectrum disorders
Look out for the early signs of autism
When children have autism, it's possible to recognize the symptoms as early as when they are 18 months old.
Jan 2, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Going home for the holidays? How to navigate conflict and deal with difficult people
The holiday season is upon us and for many that means all the tension that comes with it. This time of year can be a minefield of uncomfortable moments, disagreement and outright conflict. It's no wonder many young people ...
Dec 21, 2022
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