Psychology & Psychiatry
Surroundings affect rhythm of an individual's walk, according to new study
Stepping patterns become slower and more variable if a person is uncomfortable with their surroundings, researchers have found.
Sep 6, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bacterial protein fragment kills lung cells in pulmonary fibrosis, study finds
A bacterial protein fragment instigates lung tissue death in pulmonary fibrosis, a mysterious disease affecting millions of people worldwide, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ...
Mar 24, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
Study: Obesity associated with abnormal bowel habits—not diet
Obesity affects approximately 40 percent of Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While obesity is known to be associated with increased risk of other health conditions—such as heart ...
Sep 18, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Pick a card, any card: Researchers show how magicians sway decision-making
Magicians have astonished audiences for centuries by subtly, yet powerfully, influencing their decisions. But there has been little systematic study of the psychological factors that make magic tricks work.
Feb 9, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Blood vessels in the eye linked with IQ, cognitive function
The width of blood vessels in the retina, located at the back of the eye, may indicate brain health years before the onset of dementia and other deficits, according to a new study published in Psychological Science, a journal ...
Jun 3, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Repeat brain injury raises soldiers' suicide risk, study shows
People in the military who suffer more than one mild traumatic brain injury face a significantly higher risk of suicide, according to research by the National Center for Veterans Studies at the University of Utah.
May 15, 2013
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Autism spectrum disorders
New research suggests birth weight plays a role in autism spectrum disorder
Although the genetic basis of autism is now well established, a growing body of research also suggests that environmental factors may play a role in this serious developmental disorder affecting nearly one in 100 children. ...
Jan 19, 2012
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Cardiology
Satisfaction with the components of everyday life appears protective against heart disease
While depression and anxiety have long been recognised as risk factors for heart disease, there is less certainty over the beneficial effects of a 'positive' psychological state, Now, following a study of almost 8000 British ...
Jul 5, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Feelgood factor shaped by traits more than events, study finds
Although factors such as social circles, income and health influence our levels of contentment, they are less significant than was previously thought, researchers say.
Jul 29, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Weight loss linked to improved mood and reduced risk-taking in obese individuals
People who are severely overweight (obese) not only exhibit altered risk behavior, but also changes in their metabolism and psyche. It was previously assumed that severely obese people are more impulsive and show an increased ...
Jul 16, 2024
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