Psychology
Computer-operated brain cells: A new study on future possibilities
Researchers are exploring the development of a "biocomputer" that uses human brain cells. This innovative technology has the potential to revolutionize computing capabilities and create new avenues for research.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain computer mind cognition 13 October 2023
Moms of autistic kids are often depressed: A new study on stress and depression
It's hard to take care of kids with special needs, but how hard is it? A new study shows that mothers with autistic kids have way higher risks of having depression than moms of typical kids.
Kate Yakimchuk research mother depression autism 13 October 2023
Important to Know: Why You Constantly Feel Tired
Hypothyroidism, when the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough hormones, affects nearly five out of every 100 Americans and can cause severe fatigue, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
Diana Dashkevich tiredness mental health health 12 October 2023
Important to Know: How Anxiety Affects Sleep
Anxiety can make a sleep disorder like insomnia worse, but difficulty sleeping can also make anxiety worse.
Diana Dashkevich mental health anxiety sleep 12 October 2023
Stressed teachers don't like their jobs: A new study on job satisfaction and stress
It's hard to work under pressure even if you really love your job. A new study from the University of Missouri explains why many teachers in the United States are feeling stressed and leaving their jobs.
Kate Yakimchuk research teaching job work stress 12 October 2023
Software to read hidden emotions: A new study on facial expressions
Researchers have been using special software that can detect emotions on people's faces that are very hard to see with just our eyes. This software, which uses a computer program to study the face, can figure out how intense different facial expressions are all at the same time.
Kate Yakimchuk research emotions facts 12 October 2023
Stress during pregnancy affects babies: A new study on brain development and stress
We all know that stress can be dangerous, but how dangerous can it be for people who aren't even born yet? New research looked at how a mom's stress during pregnancy can affect a baby's brain development.
Kate Yakimchuk research stress pregnancy 12 October 2023
Important to Know: How to Find Psychological Help
More than 95% of adults face at least one barrier to health care, such as finances or lack of nearby access.
Diana Dashkevich mental health help psychotherapy 11 October 2023
Interesting Facts: What is Personality Type
To find out your MBTI type, you need to fill out an MBTI questionnaire. This usually takes about 30 minutes.
Diana Dashkevich mental health personality facts 11 October 2023
Loving parents make kind people: A new study on family bonds and character
Most people are well-aware that harsh childhood can change your life forever, but how important is it to have loving parents? The newest research suggests that a loving bond between parents and their young kids can have a significant impact on their tendency to be kind, empathetic, and helpful towards others, known as "prosocial" behavior.
Kate Yakimchuk research family children love 11 October 2023
When something is off: A new study on brains detecting something wrong
Our brains are like detectives that notice when things don't sound right. For example, if a door closes differently than expected or a soccer kick doesn't sound as it should, our brains signal that something is off.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain sound 11 October 2023
Pregnancy wires your brain differently: A new study on pregnancy and hormones
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute found that pregnancy hormones can change a mouse's brain to get ready for motherhood. They discovered that estrogen and progesterone affect a small group of brain cells and make them better at taking care of babies, even before the babies are born.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain pregnancy hormones 11 October 2023
Psychologist Explanation: What is Betrayal Trauma
You may have experienced betrayal trauma if someone you depended on violated your trust or well-being once or over time. This betrayal can cause you to dissociate or “disconnect” from your emotions and feel fear and shame.
Diana Dashkevich trauma mental health facts 10 October 2023
Psychologist Explanation: Why People Get Jealous
Some evolutionary psychologists believe that jealousy is actually an emotion designed to let someone know that an important relationship in their life may be at risk. They believe that understanding evolutionary ideas about unwanted emotions can help people overcome them.
Diana Dashkevich jealousy emotions relationship 10 October 2023
Creating memories: A new study on how your brain remembers things
Until now, scientists mostly thought that only nerve cells in the brain, called neurons, were responsible for memories. But this research found that another type of cells called pericytes, which are part of the body's blood vessels, also play a big role.
Kate Yakimchuk research memory brain pericytes 10 October 2023
How we make decisions: A new study on dopamine and decision making
It's hard to make decisions sometimes, and it's even harder to understand how our brain does it. A recent study looked at how a brain chemical called dopamine affects the way people make decisions.
Kate Yakimchuk research decisions brain dopamine 10 October 2023
Maintaining authority in class is tough: A new study on how teachers keep their classes quiet
If you remember school well, then you can imagine how hard it is for a teacher to keep their class quiet and disciplined sometimes. It's even harder in high school, when students are almost adults, and their hormones make them careless, emotional, and sometimes quite rude.
Kate Yakimchuk teaching authority research student 10 October 2023
Psychologist Explanation: What is Grounding
According to scientists, modern lifestyles have deprived most people of the ability to physically connect with the Earth, and the result has been physiological dysfunction and disease. Nevertheless, by finding ways to reconnect with the Earth, people can help their bodies heal.
Diana Dashkevich mental health stress relax relaxation 9 October 2023
Important to Know: What is Financial Stress
In one study, more than 50% of participants reported having two or more financial stressors.
Diana Dashkevich stress mental health finances 9 October 2023
How we process language: A new study on brain and learning
Language is incredibly important for communication in our society, and understanding how our brain processes language is crucial. That's why scientists are interested in exploring not only languages, but also how our brain processes them.
Kate Yakimchuk research languages brain 9 October 2023