New research reveals that for many young children, the trauma of war can fundamentally alter how their nervous systems process and respond to the physical world. The study found that nearly half of the young survivors of ...
Apr 9, 2026
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A study by psychologists at Nottingham Trent University suggests that mornings are the optimal time for older adults to engage in age-related interventions to maximize well-being. The research involved 86 men and women aged ...
Mar 30, 2026
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Dr. Amy Lim, from Murdoch University's School of Psychology, and her team examined the effects of nature and non-natural stimuli on creative performance and intentions. The study, titled "Nature versus non-natural environments: ...
Mar 23, 2026
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Using virtual reality (VR) to explain what to expect ahead of a medical procedure could help patients better understand their treatment and reduce anxiety, a new study suggests. The research was presented at the European ...
Mar 12, 2026
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We've all been there—shopping not just for ourselves, but also for someone else. Maybe you know them well and know exactly what they want, but what if you aren't sure? What if it's a group of people? What do you get? Something ...
Feb 16, 2026
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Regular exercise is not only good for the body, but it may also help you stay cool under pressure. Research published in the journal Acta Psychologica found that higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is associated with lower ...
Eczema is a group of inflammatory and chronic skin conditions, and it is the most common skin disease among older people. As many as one in two people aged over 60 suffer from some form of eczema. A large population-based ...
Feb 3, 2026
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More than a third of Americans plan to focus on their mental health as part of their New Year's resolutions, a new survey says.
Jan 5, 2026
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The start of a new year has long been considered an important moment for personal change. Psychological research shows that calendar landmarks such as birthdays, Mondays or the new year can act as mental reset points, making ...
Jan 2, 2026
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Christmas can be hard. For some people, it increases loneliness, grief, hopelessness and family tension, and the festive season has a way of turning ordinary concerns into urgent ones. Not because something terrible is guaranteed ...
Dec 22, 2025
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