Psychology & Psychiatry
Opposites attract—unless you're in a relationship
If we are in a relationship we are more likely to be attracted to faces resembling our own, but for single people, opposites attract.
Jul 14, 2016
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News tagged with university students
Psychology & Psychiatry
No benefit in growth mindset theory, study says
A motivational approach to learning used widely in schools to encourage academic success does not benefit pupils, Edinburgh research suggests.
Sep 20, 2019
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Health
Study finds people with a university degree less likely to believe in COVID-19 misinformation
A new study has found that people with a university degree were less likely to believe in COVID-19 misinformation and more likely to trust preventive measures than those without a degree.
Feb 17, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
2% of people carry 90% of COVID-19 virus, and roommates are safer than you think
A few "super carriers" with off-the-charts viral loads are likely responsible for the bulk of COVID-19 transmissions, while about half of infected people aren't contagious at all at the time of diagnosis, suggests a new CU ...
Mar 16, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Treating insomnia may reduce mental health problems
Treating insomnia with online cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) could reduce mental health problems such as anxiety, depression, and paranoia, according to a large randomised controlled trial published today in The Lancet ...
Sep 7, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Meningitis: Know the signs
Meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning) are rare but severe diseases that can kill or leave people with life changing disabilities and health problems. Young adults, and university students in particular, ...
Jan 17, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Australian youth depression rising at alarming rates, especially for young women
Researchers have highlighted the increasing rates of depression—particularly among young women—in a report launched today showing depression rates have more than doubled over the past 14 years in adolescent girls.
Oct 4, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Writing by hand may increase brain connectivity more than typing on a keyboard
As digital devices progressively replace pen and paper, taking notes by hand is becoming increasingly uncommon in schools and universities. Using a keyboard is recommended because it's often faster than writing by hand. However, ...
Jan 26, 2024
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Health
How COVID-19 has altered sleep in the United States and Europe
Stay-at-home orders and "lockdowns" related to the COVID-19 pandemic have had a major impact on the daily lives of people around the world and that includes the way that people sleep, two studies report June 10 in the journal ...
Jun 10, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Messaging on healthy foods may not prompt healthier purchases, study finds
Healthy food cues standing alone don't prompt healthier buying decisions, but they may counter advertising for sugary and fatty foods, says a study co-authored by Cambridge researchers.
Jun 28, 2022
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