Psychology
Important to Know: What happens when you stop taking antidepressants
Withdrawal syndrome causes increased depressive symptoms, weakness, drowsiness, inhibition of reactions, dizziness, and panic attacks.
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Interesting Facts: How the Brain Changes with Age
Forgetfulness and a decreased ability to remember new information may be a sign of an aging brain.
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Important to Know: How Bedding Affects Sleep
The choice of bedding can also affect the quality of your sleep.
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A new study: Men and women – different career interests
A recent discovery revealed notable differences in career interests between males and females. Surprisingly, the study found that gender gaps in career opportunities are even more significant than expected, especially at lower education levels.
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A new discovery: Bad sleep influence – it causes thinking problems
Those who tend to have more disrupted sleep in their 30s-40s may face memory and cognitive problems later. While the experiment doesn't prove that sleep quality directly causes cognitive decline, it shows an association between the two.
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A new experiment: Keeping secrets – why we actually do it
A new study suggests that people often keep negative information about themselves hidden due to fears of harsh judgment, both in and out of the workplace. However, when participants in the study mustered the courage to reveal a secret, the recipients' reactions were much more charitable than expected.
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Psychologist Explanation: What is Fear of Rejection
Fear of rejection is a person’s irrational belief that no one will accept them for who they are.
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Expert Opinion: Is It Possible to Go Gray Due to Stress
There is no way to go gray in five minutes. Nevertheless, if a person has suffered very strong stress, then he can turn gray in a fairly short time, since hair follicles can be damaged under stress.
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A new discovery: Exposure therapy – reducing fear of spiders and heights
Some people have fears that can significantly affect their lives, and that's why they might need special therapies to get rid of them. Exposure therapy for a specific fear, like spiders, can surprisingly help reduce other fears, such as the fear of heights, according to a new study.
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A new discovery: Love leaves its marks – how love changes your brain
In the realm of romantic connections, a study by CU Boulder neuroscientists involving prairie voles reveals a biological signature of desire, shedding light on why we feel a stronger pull towards certain individuals. The research shows that the neurotransmitter dopamine plays a crucial role in nurturing long-term bonds.
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A new discovery: Dopamine boost – how exercising improves your brain work
A recent study explored why exercise improves cognitive performance and found that dopamine, a chemical related to pleasure and motivation, plays a key role. The experiment indicates that the increase in dopamine during workouts is connected to quicker reaction times during exercise.
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A new discovery: Virtual violence – do video games make us more tolerant to real violence?
Neuroscientists explored whether playing violent video games affects human empathy. The study involved adult participants playing a violent video game repeatedly over several weeks, with their empathic responses measured before and after the experiment.
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Important to Know: Where Sleep Disorders Come From – Expert Opinion
There can be many reasons for such difficulty falling asleep, in particular, lack of fatigue, spending a long time in bed during the day, irregular bedtime, anxiety, illnesses that cause itching or pain.
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A new discovery: Art therapy – how it helps postmenopausal women
Transitioning through menopause can be challenging for women, impacting their emotional well-being and cardiovascular health. A recent pilot study explored a unique way to support overweight, postmenopausal women during this phase using a combined approach of nutrition education and creative arts therapies like art therapy and dance/movement therapy.
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Expert Opinion: Why It’s Difficult to Wake Up in the Morning
Some of us find it extremely difficult to get out of bed. Nevertheless, in certain cases, we are not talking about laziness, but about a medical disorder called dysania - this is the name for a condition in which a person has great difficulty getting up in the morning.
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A new discovery: Social media – how our reposts shape people's opinions about us
We often like and share posts online without actually thinking whether these things actually represent us correctly or not. New research reveals that people can form inaccurate impressions about us based on our social media posts, marking the first study to explore perceptions of personalities through online posts.
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A new study: A caring adult – positive impact on childhood
A recent study reveals that positive relationships with parents and caregivers during childhood can reduce the risk of depression, anxiety, and stress in adulthood. The research underscores the lasting impact of early emotional support on long-term mental well-being.
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A new discovery: Successful education – engagement matters
Education experts suggest that boosting student outcomes involves focusing on high engagement in the learning process. A recent experiment revealed that less than a third of teachers are currently involving students in complex learning activities that foster critical thinking and problem-solving.
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Expert Explanation: Why It's Harmful to Go to Bed Late
According to scientists, going to bed and getting up early is the most physiological way, allowing the nervous system to recover as much as possible and be the most productive during the day.
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Expert Explains: How Stress Affects Child Development
The following signs indicate the presence of psychological stress in a child: Emotional instability - easy crying, irritability, touchiness, anxiety, uncertainty in actions, inconsistency in actions, moodiness, fears.
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