Psychology & Psychiatry
Does online dating really work?
Whether enlisting the help of a grandmother or a friend or the magic of Cupid, singles long have understood that assistance may be required to meet that special someone.
Feb 6, 2012
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Medical research
A 'fountain of youth' pill? Sure, if you're a mouse
Renowned Harvard University geneticist David Sinclair recently made a startling assertion: Scientific data shows he has knocked more than two decades off his biological age.
Feb 15, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Selfies and the self: what they say about us and society
The selfie craze speaks volumes about the era in which we live: how images race around the globe and can dominate public discourse, eliciting strong emotions and even blurring the lines of reality.
Jun 27, 2019
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Medications
Lack of research into widely used acne treatments could be limiting their effectiveness
There are many products that are publicised as cures for acne, often at considerable expense to both consumers and the health-care system, but there is very little evidence of which ones work best and for whom. Few studies ...
Aug 29, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Memory misfires help selfish maintain their self-image
When people behave selfishly, they have a reliable ally to keep their self-image well-polished—their own memory.
Apr 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Opinion: Cutting COVID isolation and mask mandates will mean more damage to business and health in the long run
From Friday September 9, the isolation requirements for people with COVID and no symptoms will be cut from seven days to five days. Masks will no longer be required on domestic flights.
Sep 5, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mine or ours: The brain's choice
Researchers from HSE University have shown how the brain works differently depending on whether a subject is dealing with common (shared) or private natural resources. The ventral striatum—the so-called pleasure center—plays ...
Mar 18, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows persistence pays off in the mating game
(Medical Xpress) -- A new study co-authored by a University of Texas at Austin psychology professor suggests that self-deception may help men succeed in the mating game, while women will benefit more from effective communication.
Dec 23, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mentoring programs -- how effective are they?
Whether it's parents, teachers, coaches, or family friends, there's no question that adults serve as powerful role models for youth as they transition from childhood to adolescence to adulthood. Mentoring programs across ...
Oct 24, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens who struggle in relationships suffer premature aging in adulthood
A new study from the lab of an adolescent psychologist at the University of Virginia has found more evidence that teens who are not adept at managing relationships will show physical signs of premature aging as adults.
Apr 7, 2022
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