Psychology & Psychiatry
Young children would rather explore than get rewards, study finds
Young children will pass up rewards they know they can collect to explore other options, a new study suggests.
Aug 12, 2020
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Health
Will your kid play school sports this fall? Here's some guidance on doing it safely
(HealthDay)—If you're thinking about letting your child resume sports while the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, a leading pediatricians' group says there are a few things you should consider.
Aug 06, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Our brains are powerful—but secretive—forecasters of video virality
When Stanford University neuroscientist Brian Knutson tracked his smartphone usage, he was shocked to learn that he spent twice as much time on his phone as he had anticipated.
Mar 09, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Text-mining analysis of Amazon customer reviews suggests foods are over-sweetened
New research from the Monell Center analyzed nearly 400,000 food reviews posted by Amazon customers to gain real-world insight into the food choices that people make. The findings reveal that many people find the foods in ...
Jun 24, 2019
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Other
Why a 'sex strike' is unlikely to improve access to abortion
Last week the US state of Georgia passed abortion laws that wind back some of the hard-fought reproductive rights won through America's landmark abortion case Roe v Wade.
May 14, 2019
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Health
What does choice mean when it comes to health care?
President Trump continues to threaten millions of Americans who now have health insurance with loss of coverage by undermining the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as "Obamacare." His goal has been to repeal the ACA, or ...
Aug 04, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Time-based training can decrease impulsivity, research finds
A study conducted by researchers at Kansas State University is the first to demonstrate increases in both self-control and timing precision as a result of a time-based intervention. This new research may be an important clue ...
Feb 04, 2015
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Neuroscience
Brain imaging study reveals what makes some people more susceptible to peer influence
(Medical Xpress)—A brain area activated by group decisions can distinguish people more likely to conform to the will of a group, say researchers from UCL.
Apr 29, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Labeling obesity as a disease may have psychological costs
Messages that describe obesity as a disease may undermine healthy behaviors and beliefs among obese individuals, according to a new study published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological ...
Jan 28, 2014
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Genetics
A brain reward gene influences food choices in the first years of life
Research has suggested that a particular gene in the brain's reward system contributes to overeating and obesity in adults. This same variant has now been linked to childhood obesity and tasty food choices, particularly for ...
Nov 26, 2013
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