Psychology & Psychiatry
Loneliness has a different neural basis than social anxiety
Despite similar symptoms, loneliness and social anxiety are driven by different brain states, according to new research published in JNeurosci.
Feb 14, 2022
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Neuroscience
Doll play prompts children to talk about others' thoughts and emotions
Playing with dolls can prompt children to talk about others' thoughts and emotions, according to the latest findings of a multi-year study from neuroscientists at Cardiff University.
Feb 8, 2022
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Health
Brain function boosted by daily physical activity in middle-aged, older adults
A new study by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine adds to the canon of research associating physical activity with cognitive performance, this time using 90 middle-aged and older subjects ...
Jan 31, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
The link among resilience, sexual function, and quality of life in menopausal women
The ability to overcome adverse situations (otherwise known as resilience) has been shown to have positive effects on overall health and quality of life. A new study found that resilience is also linked to sexual health and ...
Jan 19, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Worried about Omicron? Expert offers tips on going out safely
(HealthDay)—As the Omicron variant rages across the United States, an expert outlines how to reduce your risk of getting infected with COVID-19.
Jan 14, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How to protect yourself during the omicron surge
Feeling a little unsure about what's safe to do during the omicron surge? If you're like many people, you may feel just as uncertain as you did at the start of the pandemic.
Jan 13, 2022
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How to remain youthful and resilient despite stress
A bit of stress can be good for your mental and physical wellbeing, but too much can lead to anxiety, depression and other health problems. It can also make you age faster. So learning to become more stress-resilient is important ...
Jan 11, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New findings suggest smoking increases social isolation and loneliness
Previous research has found that people who are isolated and lonely are more likely to smoke. However, this latest study, which is the first of its kind, found that smoking itself may also lead to higher levels of isolation ...
Jan 5, 2022
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Q and A: Children and video games
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My son began virtual learning when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down our local school system. He is 14 and enjoys school online, so we have continued this. Unfortunately, my son's only extracurricular activities ...
Dec 29, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study: Brain mechanisms involved in learning also drive social conformity
Some of the same brain systems known to play a role in learning from trial and error also are engaged when people conform to social norms, scientists report in a new study. The findings are important, the researchers said, ...
Dec 21, 2021
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