Psychology & Psychiatry
How setting aside some 'worry time' can help reduce anxiety over COVID-19 lockdowns
Many New Zealanders will be feeling anxious, disappointed and even angry about the return of COVID-19 in the community.
Aug 18, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Why spatial orientation tests could improve safety assessments for older drivers
Older drivers experience greater difficulties behind the wheel if they have worse spatial orientation ability, according to new research from the University of Exeter.
Mar 1, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mental fatigue has psychological triggers: Research suggests challenging goals can head it off
Do you ever feel spacey, distracted and worn down toward the end of a long work-related task—especially if that task is entirely a mental one? For over a century, psychologists have been trying to determine whether mental ...
Mar 3, 2024
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Health
Anesthesiologist reaction time increased after night call
(HealthDay)—For anesthesiologists, reaction time increases after a night call, with greater increases seen in correlation with reliance on avoidance as a coping mechanism, according to a study published online Nov. 30 in ...
Dec 12, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Enjoying the sights and smells of a virtual garden
As we go about our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the significance of the seemingly ordinary things around us. But imagine the profound impact of the absence of the sound of birds, the scent of flowers, or the sight of ...
May 31, 2024
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Health
Sleepy athletes risk botched performance
Sleep-deprived athletes risk poor performances, with almost three-quarters falling short of desired slumber targets by at least an hour, a new study has found.
Jul 28, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Science and performing arts against stereotypes
Stereotypes are knowledge structures integrated in our world representation, which have an influence on our decisions and which are hard to change. A team from the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Barcelona (UB) ...
Jun 8, 2021
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Health
Sleep therapy road test awakens new interest
The use of sleep restriction therapy to help treat adults with insomnia is under-recognised – despite encouraging results since it was first introduced in the late 1980s.
Apr 26, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People will desire something even more if you increase their focus on it
The relationship between desire and attention was long thought to only work in one direction: When a person desires something, they focus their attention on it.
Oct 25, 2017
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Health
Texting smarts for adults and kids
(HealthDay)—Texting is a quick and easy way to communicate, but it can be a dangerous distraction when you're also doing anything else. Young or old, the human brain simply can't give full attention to several tasks at ...
Oct 13, 2017
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