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Relevant social stimuli may reduce interest in drugs

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Relevant social stimuli may reduce interest in drugs

Researchers of the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Malaga (UMA) specializing in addictive disorders, have demonstrated in an animal model that the presence of a relevant social stimulus reduces interest in cocaine.

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Narcissists: Why we need to take better care of them

Narcissists, like sharks, get a bad press. Both are generally seen as menacing, negative forces to be feared and avoided.

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Healthy Men: Will having more sex make me happier?

Dear Healthy Men: What's the right amount of sex for a couple to have to ensure a happy relationship?

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Do we actually grow from adversity?

In our culture, there's this idea that enduring a tragedy can be good for your personal growth. You'll have a newfound appreciation for life. You'll be grateful for your friends and family. You'll learn from the experience. ...

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Wrong advice risk for some memory clinic patients

Almost a quarter of people who attend memory clinics have a poorly understood brain condition that is at risk of being overlooked or even misdiagnosed, according to a new study.

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As climate change brings more natural disasters, more people will have to cope with traumatic stress

The California wildfires that have burned thousands of acres and driven hundreds of thousands of people from their homes this fall have left many residents emotionally exhausted. A woman who lost her home in the Santa Rosa ...

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How humans' sense of 'intuitive physics' touches fictional worlds

It's not something most Harvard faculty spend much time contemplating, but Tomer Ullman likes to think about magic.

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Smart people may learn music faster

Why do some people learn music more quickly than others?

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Research explores impact of racial discrimination on dating websites for gay, bisexual men

Race-based discrimination and stereotypes are ubiquitous in the online communities and mobile apps that gay and bisexual men use to search for sexual and romantic partners, research indicates.

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Research quantifies how much speakers' first language affects learning a new language

Language research has documented that people tend to draw inferences about speakers based on how they talk. These often implicit inferences can occur in the blink of an eye and can affect how smart we think someone is, how ...

Nov 14, 2019

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Mindfulness may be a balm for breast cancer patients

(HealthDay)—Women with advanced breast cancer might find mindfulness can ease their pain, anxiety and depression, a new study suggests.

Nov 14, 2019

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Diverging trends: Binge drinking and depression

Binge drinking among U.S. adolescents precipitously declined from 1991 to 2018, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Depressive symptoms among U.S. adolescents have sharply increased ...

Nov 14, 2019

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Strengths-based communications help parents develop stronger line of communications with adolescents

Parents and teens do not have the same memory about how often parents are talking to the teen about the teen's strengths and weaknesses. Parents often think they talk more about strengths than weaknesses, but teens think ...

Nov 14, 2019

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Online shopping in treatment-seeking patients with buying-shopping disorder

A new study in Comprehensive Psychiatry found that one-third of a group of patients seeking treatment for buying-shopping disorder (BSD) also reported symptoms of addictive online shopping. These patients tended to be younger ...

Nov 14, 2019

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If Dr. Google's making you sick with worry, there's help

It's a busy day at the office and your left eye has been twitching uncontrollably. So, out of curiosity and irritation you Google it.

Nov 14, 2019

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Sonic havens: How we use music to make ourselves feel at home

The concept of "home" refers to more than bricks and mortar. Just as cities are more than buildings and infrastructure, our homes carry all manner of emotional, aesthetic and socio-cultural significance.

Nov 14, 2019

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Get your game face on: Study finds it may help

At the 2016 Rio Olympics, Michael Phelps was caught on camera glaring as he prepared for the men's 200-meter butterfly final. The look, popularly known as Phelps face, became an example of a concept that has long been familiar ...

Nov 14, 2019

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Players' mental health becoming major issue in cricket

A serious health concern is emerging in Australian cricket. The first test of the home summer starts in Brisbane next week and Australia has three players out of the selection frame because of mental health reasons.

Nov 14, 2019

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Firefighters can ease one another's job stress, but loving spouses may increase it

Strong same-sex friendships among male firefighters can help cut down on their stress—but loving relationships with their wives may increase anxiety for those who constantly face danger, according to a Baylor University ...

Nov 13, 2019