Psychology & Psychiatry
An 'awe-full' state of mind can set you free
An induced feeling of awe, or state of wonder, may be the best strategy yet for alleviating the discomfort that comes from uncertain waiting.
Jun 24, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Burn-out' is an 'occupational phenomenon' not disease: WHO (Update)
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that "burn-out" remains an "occupational phenomenon" that could lead someone to seek care but it is not considered a medical condition.
May 27, 2019
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Neuroscience
Artificial intelligence singles out neurons faster than a human can
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed an automated process that can trace the shapes of active neurons as accurately as human researchers can, but in a fraction of the time.
Apr 12, 2019
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Health
The great sex recession: celibate Americans at record high
The share of American adults having no sex in the past year reached an all-time high in 2018, an intimate survey revealed Friday, and many of those missing out are men in their 20s.
Mar 29, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Does awe lead to greater interest in science?
"The joy of science lies in pondering the magnificent and seeking answers to the unknown," writes Jonathon McPhetres, a Ph.D. candidate in psychology at the University of Rochester, and the author of a new study published ...
Mar 7, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Face it. Our faces don't always reveal our true emotions
Actor James Franco looks sort of happy as he records a video diary in the movie "127 Hours." It's not until the camera zooms out, revealing his arm is crushed under a boulder, that it becomes clear his goofy smile belies ...
Feb 26, 2019
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Video game players frequently exposed to graphic content may see world differently
People who frequently play violent video games are more immune to disturbing images than non-players, a UNSW-led study into the phenomenon of emotion-induced blindness has shown.
Dec 13, 2018
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Autism spectrum disorders
Home videos of children can be scored to diagnose autism, study says
Short home videos can be used to diagnose autism in children, according to a new study from the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Nov 27, 2018
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Brain training app helps reduce OCD symptoms, study finds
A 'brain training' app developed at the University of Cambridge could help people who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) manage their symptoms, which may typically include excessive handwashing and contamination ...
Oct 23, 2018
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Children's violent video game play associated with increased physical aggressive behavior
Violent video game play by adolescents is associated with increases in physical aggression over time, according to a Dartmouth meta-analysis published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Oct 1, 2018
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