Psychology & Psychiatry
Why diversity in nature could be the key to mental well-being
By the time you have finished reading this article, at least one species on our planet will be lost forever.
May 4, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Nature's nudge: Study shows green views lead to healthier food choices
Natural scenery typically conjures up positive emotions and a sense of well-being for most individuals. A new study by INSEAD shows that verdant views can also nudge people to pick healthier food.
Apr 29, 2024
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Cardiology
Multi-site study reveals addressable socioeconomic barriers to prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects
Prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects—the most common birth defects in the United States—is associated with improved outcomes. Despite its importance, however, overall prevalence of prenatal diagnosis is low ...
Dec 18, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
'Psychological debriefing' right after an accident or trauma can do more harm than good—here's why
The recent tragic bus accident in the New South Wales Hunter Valley has again raised the issue of how we address the potential psychological effects of traumatic events.
Jun 21, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How trauma survivors can harness spiritual contemplation to process stress
Trauma, such as surviving or witnessing road accidents, natural disasters and violence, can shake up our lives, challenging our core beliefs and views of the world.
Aug 15, 2022
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Health
A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows
From the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it's clear that people love their sweet treats. But consuming too much white table sugar or artificial sweetener can lead to health issues. ...
Aug 4, 2022
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Neuroscience
Researchers show lasting effects of COVID-19 pandemic on language processing and lexical knowledge
Human language is key to our understanding of the world, and an essential window into cognitive and neurological processes. Using the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as a natural experiment, a recent study investigated the plasticity ...
Jun 16, 2022
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Genetics
Love of nature is partially heritable, study of twins shows
A person's appreciation of nature and their tendency to visit natural spaces are heritable characteristics, according to a large-scale study of UK twins led by Chia-chen Chang at the National University of Singapore, publishing ...
Feb 3, 2022
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Vaccination
You think you had COVID before: Are you really immune now?
(HealthDay)—It seems like common sense for people who've had COVID-19 to think they now have natural immunity, and therefore don't have to bother getting vaccinated.
Sep 27, 2021
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Neuroscience
Humans use the visual part of their brain when hearing sounds in the dark, even if they were born without sight
Scientists have discovered that humans use the visual part of their brain when processing sounds in the dark, even if they have never had sight in their lifetime.
Aug 7, 2020
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