Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds that child victims of violence face long-term psychological effects
Adults who were victims of gunshot, stab, and assault wounds as children had higher rates of PTSD
Apr 10, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Math can help people identify the bonds of friendship
New research reveals that math can help people identify the bonds of friendship.
Apr 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study examines how social rank affects response to stress
Can an individual's social status have an impact on their level of stress? Researchers at Tulane University put that question to the test and believe that social rank, particularly in females, does indeed affect the stress ...
Mar 31, 2023
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Health
Study finds healthier foods can be made more appealing online with a few simple steps
A recent study from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences found that all food photos are not created equal. While sugary treats or fully loaded burgers have a quick appeal, healthier food options may need a little extra ...
Mar 28, 2023
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Neuroscience
Exploring the neural mechanisms behind how social networks shape our decisions
Over the past decade or so, social scientists have been trying to understand how social networks can influence people's beliefs and behavior. Despite the many studies on this topic, currently very little is known about how ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Here's what happens in your brain when you're trying to make or break a habit
Did you set a New Year's resolution to kick a bad habit, only to find yourself falling back into old patterns? You're not alone. In fact, research suggests up to 40% of our daily actions are habits—automatic routines we ...
Mar 15, 2023
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Digital tools make physical exercise programs more effective and easier to stick with, find researchers
Physical exercise programs tend to be more effective and easier to stick with when they have been prescribed via mobile digital devices rather than in person or without technological support.
Mar 15, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Myanmar people and health system show resilience during double crises
The Myanmar people and health system have shown resilience during the double crises of the COVID-19 pandemic and political crisis, new research has found.
Mar 8, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Sexting found to be associated with negative mental heath
A new study has shown that sexting was associated with depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and compulsive sexual behaviors. The study is published in Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking.
Feb 28, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A simpler way to track the spread of infectious diseases
When applied to social contact maps, a method recently developed by Gulbenkian scientists has proved useful to study how viruses spread in society and how we can stop them. Public health specialists are already taking advantage ...
Feb 24, 2023
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