Psychology & Psychiatry
Being a selfish jerk doesn't get you ahead, research finds
The evidence is in: Nice guys and gals don't finish last, and being a selfish jerk doesn't get you ahead.
Aug 31, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers unveil vital role of astrocytes in mental health
Astrocytes, as vital cells in the central nervous system, are crucial for brain health and function. Recent research shows that they influence higher cognitive functions and behaviors by regulating local neuronal activity.
Apr 22, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
AI can tell if you a therapy session will be effective
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is one of the most common types of talk therapy in the United States. There are 11 criteria that cognitive behavioral therapists-in-training are normally judged on. What if their skills ...
Nov 10, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds saliva testing predicts aggression in boys
(Medical Xpress)—A new study indicates that a simple saliva test could be an effective tool in predicting violent behavior.
Mar 26, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Cognitive behavioral therapy shown to improve quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation
Online cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) shows promising effects on quality of life, as well as reduced health care consumption for patients with paroxysmal (i.e., intermittent) symptomatic atrial fibrillation, according ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Health
New guideline provides treatment recommendations for people who act out their dreams while asleep
A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides recommendations for the management of REM sleep behavior disorder in adults.
Feb 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychologists' report aims to counter prevailing doom-and-gloom attitudes toward climate change
Read the latest story about climate change, and chances are the tone will be gloom and doom, and the report will do nothing to ease your anxiety.
Mar 22, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Alcohol consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic projected to cause more liver disease and deaths
Alcohol sales and consumption increased during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the effect of the increase in consumption on population health is not fully understood. In new research published in Hepatology, a team ...
Dec 20, 2021
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Health
Prenatal phthalate exposure associated with autistic traits in young boys
Exposure in the womb to phthalates, a group of endocrine-disrupting chemicals present in cosmetics and other common household products, was associated with autistic traits in boys, ages 3 and 4, but not in girls, according ...
Feb 19, 2020
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Interactive health apps may inspire healthy behaviors, but watch the tone
Just like real doctors and nurses, online health tools with good—but controlled—communication skills can promote healthier lifestyles, according to researchers. However, if their tone is conversational, these tools may ...
Feb 24, 2017
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