Psychology
Thinking of risks: A new study on how brain processes lotteries
Scientists have found a crucial part of the rat brain that deals with making decisions about money, especially when faced with risks like lotteries. This is the first time they've directly studied how certain parts of the brain affect economic choices.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain lottery 24 October 2023
Changing people's minds: A new study on beliefs and experiences
Changing people's minds can be tough, especially when it comes to sensitive issues. But a new study found that sharing personal stories can make people more open to different views on controversial topics.
Kate Yakimchuk research opinion communication experience 24 October 2023
Important to Know: Signs of an eating disorder
A person with an eating disorder may become obsessed with losing weight, checking their weight or body shape, and controlling their eating habits.
Diana Dashkevich mental health stress facts 23 October 2023
Panic Attack in a Loved One: How to Help
In fact, one in five people experience a panic attack at least once in their life.
Diana Dashkevich mental health stress advices 23 October 2023
We all enjoy social media differently: A new study
A new experiment has introduced a tool that helps group users into three styles of social media use: passive, reactive, or interactive. It shows that these styles are related to psychological well-being, with interactive people feeling more socially connected.
Kate Yakimchuk research media personality 23 October 2023
Three things for happiness: Psychologist's insights
Happiness is different for everyone - after all, we all have different goals and values. Meanwhile, some things are actually essential for everyone's happiness - that's what unites us all!
Kate Yakimchuk happiness tips life values 23 October 2023
Chess is biased for ladies: A new study on gender biases
In the world of chess, where males dominate the scene, young female chess players often find themselves facing gender bias. The experiment is one of the first researchers to provide significant evidence of gender bias against young female chess players.
Kate Yakimchuk research chess women sexism bias 23 October 2023
Sleep changes in cold months: Psychologist's insights
When days become shorter and darker, people tend to sleep differently - it's a pretty common thing. Your sleep patterns are strongly affected by sun and weather, and it can also affect your mental health.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep seasons changes 23 October 2023
Live satisfaction reasons revealed: A new study on personality
Have you ever noticed that some people seem to be overall more satisfied with their life, no matter what it is? In fact, our personality matters a lot, and it affects the way we see our life success and goals drastically.
Kate Yakimchuk research personality satisfaction happiness 23 October 2023
Psychologist Explanation: What is Projection
Projection is the attribution of one’s own mental contents to other people, animals, natural phenomena or one’s own organs. Often projection is expressed in forming an opinion about another person by attributing to him one's desire, anxiety or belief.
Diana Dashkevich mental health psychotherapy facts 23 October 2023
Mystery of infant's consciousness: A new study
Researchers have discovered evidence that suggests babies may have some form of conscious experience from birth, and possibly even late in pregnancy. This discovery has significant implications in the fields of medicine, ethics, and possibly law.
Kate Yakimchuk research babies consciousness intelligence 22 October 2023
Good to Know: Why Sport is Good for Mental Health
Regular exercise increases the level of the “happiness” hormone, which improves your mental state and helps you find peace of mind.
Diana Dashkevich mental health sport exercising 22 October 2023
Mindfulness helps kids: A new study on children's mental health
The practice of mindfulness, which means paying close attention to the present moment, has shown positive effects on children. When kids learn mindfulness at school, it can improve their focus, behavior, and mental health.
Kate Yakimchuk research children mindfulness 22 October 2023
Keep conflicts constructive: A new study on dads and parenting
A new experiment shows that how fathers deal with marital conflict can have an impact on kids. Conflict is common in marriages, and when it happens in families with children, it can sometimes affect the kids.
Kate Yakimchuk research fathers children 22 October 2023
Gifts giving obsession: Psychologist's insights
Most people love receiving gifts, others love making them - it's a pretty natural wish to make our close people happy. Meanwhile, some people might love giving gifts way more than receiving them - but why?
Kate Yakimchuk gifts presents personality 22 October 2023
Objects can make babies talk more: A new study
A recent study delved into what encourages babies to engage in "baby talk." The research discovered that infants are more inclined to use these early speech sounds, called protophones, when interacting with artificial objects instead of natural ones.
Kate Yakimchuk research children speech development 22 October 2023
When expensive gifts aren't great: Psychologist's insights
We love our friends, so we want to make great gifts for them - it sounds great, right? Well, sometimes expensive gifts can only do harm, so you can accidentally make your relationships worse.
Kate Yakimchuk gifts presents friends friendship 22 October 2023
Unlocking the power of quality sleep: New insights
The value of a good night's sleep extends far beyond feeling refreshed in the morning. Recent research conducted by the University of York has unveiled a fascinating connection between quality sleep and our mental well-being, particularly when it comes to preventing depression and anxiety.
Kate Yakimchuk research sleep brain memory 22 October 2023
Everybody's love interest: Psychologist's insights
Have you ever met people who somehow manage to make everyone fll in love with them? If the answer is yes, then you probably want to understand how they manage to be so attractive to everyone.
Kate Yakimchuk attraction love beauty personality 22 October 2023
Expert Explains: What is Cognitive Distortion
Cognitive distortions are mental traps that the brain uses to convince us of something that is not true.
Diana Dashkevich mental health mind brain facts 22 October 2023