Psychology & Psychiatry
How your mood affects the way you process language
When people are in a negative mood, they may be quicker to spot inconsistencies in things they read, a new University of Arizona-led study suggests.
Jan 13, 2023
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Six ways to reduce loneliness this Christmas—from a psychologist
Snowmen, tables groaning with food and families having a wonderful time together—these are the images that probably pop into your head when you think of Christmas.
Dec 20, 2022
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Binge-eating disorder is more common than many realize, yet it's rarely discussed—here's what you need to know
Television personality, author and hair stylist Jonathan Van Ness recently shared on social media his struggles with his eating and weight after "years of feeling out of control with food." He described suffering from binge-eating ...
Dec 2, 2022
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Seasonal depression: Small things you can do every day to cope
Many of us tend to feel sad or not like our usual self as autumn and winter approach. But for some, these feelings persist until spring arrives.
Oct 25, 2022
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Mood influences alcohol craving differently in men and women
Drinkers' mood shifts and exposure to alcohol-related cues—beer cans, bars, and drinking buddies—contribute to alcohol cravings in opposite ways for men and women, a new study suggests. The findings have implications ...
Aug 29, 2022
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Difficulty in differentiating emotions predicts relapse in people recovering from alcohol use disorder
Heightened negative mood and stress during early recovery from alcohol use disorder (AUD) impair people's ability to distinguish between emotions, which in turn predicts drinking relapse three months later. The findings, ...
Aug 1, 2022
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Emotional patterns a factor in children's food choices
The emotional context in which eating occurs has been thought to influence eating patterns and diet, with studies finding negative emotions predict excessive calorie intake and poor diet quality. A research article featured ...
Jul 12, 2022
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Antibiotic treatments may make us more susceptible to negative emotions
People who have taken antibiotics in the past three months pay more attention to negative facial expressions, according to research by postdoc Katerina Johnson and assistant professor Laura Steenbergen. This may explain how ...
Jul 8, 2022
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Birth control: What to expect if you choose to come off it
Deciding to stop using your regular birth control is a big decision. There are a number of reasons why you might be considering this—whether that's to have a baby, or because of negative side effects you might be experiencing ...
May 17, 2022
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Feeling sensations, including ones connected to sadness, may be key to depression recovery
The physical sensations that accompany sadness can feel as undesirable as they are intense—a constriction of the chest, watery eyes and a raw throat, to name a few.
Apr 20, 2022
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