Health
Some meat eaters disgusted by meat
Some meat eaters feel disgusted by meat, according to a new study.
May 7, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How early-life challenges affect how children focus, face the day
Adversity early in life tends to affect a child's executive function skills—their ability to focus, for example, or organize tasks.
Jun 5, 2019
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Health
Napping more frequent in women with chronic migraine
Women with chronic migraine (CM) report significantly more days with naps than healthy controls, and nap duration is associated with headache severity, according to a study published online March 23 in Behavioral Sleep Medicine.
Apr 5, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Look before you leap: Teens still learning to plan ahead
Although most teens have the knowledge and reasoning ability to make decisions as rationally as adults, their tendency to make much riskier choices suggests that they still lack some key component of wise decision making. ...
Jun 17, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Self-control isn't always a good thing—having too much can be bad for your mental health
Having high self-control is often seen as a good thing. It's believed to be key to success in many aspects of life—whether that's getting a promotion at work, sticking to your workout regime or resisting the temptation ...
Nov 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
ADHD drug may help preserve our self-control resources
Methylphenidate, also known as Ritalin, may prevent the depletion of self-control, according to research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.
Apr 23, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Smartphones negatively impact mental health, says psychology expert
This Mental Health Awareness Month, one researcher explains why "unplugging" from your smartphone could improve your psychological well-being.
Apr 28, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Our brains can (unconsciously) save us from temptation
Inhibitory self control – not picking up a cigarette, not having a second drink, not spending when we should be saving – can operate without our awareness or intention.
Aug 8, 2013
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Neuroscience
Researchers gain new insight into self-control using neuroimaging
Grocery shopping while hungry is a bad idea, often leading to regrettable surrender to momentary cravings. Yet we fall victim to this pitfall time and again, despite our rational mind knowing better.
Sep 4, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Planning to avoid temptations helps in goal pursuit
People who make plans to avoid or handle temptations may be more likely to achieve goals, such as academic and weight loss goals, according to new research by University of Wyoming psychologists.
Nov 5, 2019
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