Health
Laughter is good medicine for nursing home residents
(HealthDay)—Laughter therapy improves the quality of life of nursing home residents, according to a study published online Dec. 16 in the Journal of Clinical Nursing.
Dec 26, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Being part of a community group could protect you from cognitive decline
Social engagement through civic group activities, such as being a member of a political party, an environmental group, neighborhood watch, a voluntary service group or other community based groups, is associated with better ...
Dec 1, 2016
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Neuroscience
The science, drugs and tech pushing our brains to new limits
A recent explosion of neuroscience techniques is driving substantial advances in our understanding of the brain. Combined with developments in engineering, machine learning and computing this flowering has helped us enhance ...
Oct 6, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Antidepressants boost CBT for social anxiety
Treatments for social anxiety disorder often include either selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), but new research from Uppsala University indicates that social anxiety disorder ...
Jul 5, 2016
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Genetics
Silencing of gene affects people's social lives, study shows
A team of researchers led by psychologists at the University of Georgia have found that the silencing of a specific gene may affect human social behavior, including a person's ability to form healthy relationships or to recognize ...
Jun 20, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teenage brain on social media: Findings shed light on influence of peers, much more
The same brain circuits that are activated by eating chocolate and winning money are activated when teenagers see large numbers of "likes" on their own photos or the photos of peers in a social network, according to a first-of-its-kind ...
May 31, 2016
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Neuroscience
Evaluating animal threats and human intentions uses common brain network
Assessing whether a fluffy bunny or a giant spider poses a threat to our safety happens automatically. New research suggests the same brain areas may be involved in both detecting threats posed by animals and evaluating other ...
May 13, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Withdrawn children display predictable brain activity during social interactions
A study using functional-MRI brain scanning reveals certain areas of the brain have higher activity in children who are socially withdrawn or reticent compared to children who are not withdrawn. Led by Stony Brook University ...
May 10, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Patient-physician communication is critical for prostate cancer survivors' health
For prostate cancer patients who had their prostates surgically removed, patient-physician communication was key for helping them cope with their disease and for improving their health-related quality of life.
May 4, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Drinkers tend to jump the gun
Why do we make bad choices? In particular, why do we rush into decisions? In humans, the tendency to show poor behavioral control is one of the hallmarks of people prone to alcohol use disorders. A new report in the current ...
Mar 9, 2016
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