Psychology & Psychiatry
Food and exercise can treat depression as well as a psychologist, our study found. And it's cheaper
Around 3.2 million Australians live with depression.
Aug 3, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mild COVID-19 can cause long-term cognitive losses, finds study
Memory loss and attention deficit are frequent complaints of people who have survived severe COVID-19, but these and other cognitive impairments have also been observed in mild cases more than 18 months after the start of ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychologists use 'Game of Thrones' to advance understanding of face blindness
People who struggle with facial recognition can find forming relationships a challenge, leading to mental health issues and social anxiety. A new study provides insights into prosopagnosia or face blindness, a condition that ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Physical activity found to cut depression in people with arthritis-related pain
Physical activity may be particularly important to manage depression symptoms in people with greater osteoarthritis-related pain, according to a study published online July 18 in PLOS Global Public Health.
Jul 23, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Neuroscience reveals the secrets of better golfing
The world's best golfers make playing look so effortless, it's hard to imagine what's going on inside their minds. But modern neuroscience allows us to do exactly that. My team's new study shows how different parts of an ...
Jul 22, 2024
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Neuroscience
Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain
Have you ever had the solution for a tough problem suddenly hit you when you're thinking about something entirely different? Creative thought is a hallmark of humanity, but it's an ephemeral, almost paradoxical ability, striking ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Manifesting' has a dark side—there are problems with believing our thoughts have so much power
Have you tried manifesting? It's hard to escape on social media—the idea that you can will what you desire into reality through the power of belief. This could be financial success, romantic love or sporting glory.
Jul 11, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Loneliness increases risk of age-related memory loss, finds study
About a third of Canadians feel lonely, and a study from the University of Waterloo shows it has a greater negative impact on memory than even social isolation, though both present a significant risk to the aging population.
Jul 10, 2024
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