Psychology & Psychiatry
Few people seem to find real joy in JOMO
Most people who ranked high in "joy of missing out" or JOMO also reported high levels of social anxiety in a recent Washington State University-led study.
Mar 20, 2023
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News tagged with social interaction
Psychology & Psychiatry
Attending live sports found to improve well-being, reduce loneliness
New scientific research has found that attending live sporting events improves levels of well-being and reduces feelings of loneliness.
Mar 17, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Synchronizing to a beat can predict how well you get 'in sync' with others
How well you synchronize to a simple beat predicts how well you synchronize with another mind, according to a new Dartmouth study published in Scientific Reports.
Mar 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Scientists find that people use emoji to hide, as well as show, their feelings
Have you ever received an unwanted gift and still said 'thank you'? This choice to hide a negative emotion is a display rule—one of many which define socially appropriate responses to emotions. Although display rules can ...
Mar 3, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Do the little things': Why St. David's advice is good for your mental health
Gwnewch y pethau bychain or "do the little things" is a saying attributed to St. David, the patron saint of Wales. But what relevance does the advice of a sixth century monk hold in 2023?
Feb 28, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Social vulnerability tied to worse pediatric head and neck cancer outcomes
Among pediatric patients with head and neck cancers (HNCs), increasing social vulnerability is associated with significant decreases in receipt of care and survival time, according to a study published online Feb. 17 in JAMA ...
Feb 22, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Social isolation triggers astrocyte-mediated deficits in learning and memory
Here is an important reason to stay in touch with friends and family: social isolation causes memory and learning deficits and other behavioral changes. Many brain studies have focused on the effects social deprivation has ...
Feb 14, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Does playing with parents at home make it easier for young children to adapt to preschool?
Researchers measured the oxytocin levels in children to find if it could be associated with behavior problems in preschool. The results showed that children with higher levels of oxytocin adapt better to their preschool environment ...
Feb 10, 2023
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Autism spectrum disorders
New algorithm detects autism in infants. How might that change care?
Signs of autism can be picked up as early as the first month of life, according to a new study from Duke University that used children's health records to create an algorithm.
Feb 8, 2023
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Cardiology
Five great cardio workouts you can do at home
You might have heard that doing cardio, or aerobic, exercise is one of the best ways to keep your heart, lungs and cardiovascular system healthy and strong.
Jan 24, 2023
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