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Ignorance is kind: A new study of willingful ignorance
A new study shows when people have the choice to learn how their actions might affect someone else, 40% of them choose not to, often so they can act selfishly. This is a common behavior where people choose not to know the consequences of their actions.
Kate Yakimchuk ignorance communication relationship Psychology 5 November 2023
It's all about novelty: A new study on brain and entertainment
The world is so fast-paced these days, and we are constantly surrounded by tons of information. A new study explains why it's hard to stay focused when using digital technology.
Kate Yakimchuk gadgets entertainment concentration Psychology 5 November 2023
Detecting ADHD in kids: A new study
Detecting kids with ADHD can be tricky sometimes, simply because of their age. Meanwhile, a new study shows that it doesn't always matter whether the diagnosed kids are young or a bit older.
Kate Yakimchuk children adhd Psychology 4 November 2023
Childhood trauma causes troubles: A new study on mental illnesses' reasons
Childhood trauma can significantly affect the risk of creating a mental disorder in adulthood, up to three times more, according to new information. The research made the most robust evidence to date regarding the link between childhood trauma and mental issues later in life.
Kate Yakimchuk trauma childhood Psychology 4 November 2023
Discrimination spoils your diet: A new study
Most people know that discrimination can lead to depression and traumas, but it seems that it can also affect your food choices. A recent study shows that people who have been discriminated against tend to crave for unhealthy food more.
Kate Yakimchuk food discrimination health Cooking 4 November 2023
When higher metabolism isn't great: A new study on Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's is a common form of dementia, affecting thousands of people in Sweden each year. A study has revealed that an early sign of Alzheimer's disease is higher metabolic activity in the hippocampus.
Kate Yakimchuk metabolism brain alzheimer Psychology 4 November 2023
How we faint: A new study
Fainting, or syncope, happens to nearly 40% of people at some point in their lives. It's when you briefly lose consciousness. This can be caused by different things like pain, fear, or overheating.
Kate Yakimchuk fainting brain neurons Psychology 4 November 2023
Challenging childhood makes us less guilty: A new study
Have you ever wondered why people tend to feel sorry for movie villains with complicated childhood stories? A new study shows that it's a pretty common thing we all do - we are softer to people with a hard past.
Kate Yakimchuk childhood judgement Psychology 3 November 2023
More sleep means less impulsivity: A new study
Sleep is super important for kids, not just for their health, but also for how they act. A study from the University of Georgia found that getting enough sleep helps children deal with stress.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep children impulsivity behavior Psychology 3 November 2023
Avoid prolonged sitting: Insights from a new dementia study
Emerging research highlights the importance of limiting sedentary habits in older adults, aged 60 and above, to reduce the risk of dementia. The study reveals that individuals who spend more than 10 hours per day mostly sitting, like watching TV, working or sitting while driving, have a significantly higher risk of developing dementia.
Kate Yakimchuk sitting dementia seniors health Psychology 3 November 2023
Understanding a language: A new study on how our brains work
Language is a super important way we talk and understand each other in our society. A scientist named Dr. Sabrina Turker from the Max Planck Institute did a big study to learn how our brains work with language.
Kate Yakimchuk languages brain Psychology 2 November 2023
Parents' trauma can bring troubles with law: A new study on parenting
A study found that when parents experienced difficult things during their own childhood, like abuse, neglect, or violence, their kids are more likely to get in trouble with the law when they grow up. This means there's a link between what parents went through when they were young and what happens to their children.
Kate Yakimchuk family parenting laws trauma Psychology 2 November 2023
All languages have them: A new study on words "This" and "That"
Some languages are so unlike that it's even hard to understand whether people who speak them even think similarly. But no matter how different they are, there are some specific terms that exist in all languages.
Kate Yakimchuk languages brain Psychology 2 November 2023
Making bonds stronger: A new study on relationships
Married couples and long-term partners often do things to keep their relationship strong. These actions help build commitment, which is good for their physical and mental health.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship family bonds Psychology 1 November 2023
Understanding alcohol withdrawal headache: A new study
About 283 million people worldwide suffer from alcohol use disorder, a health issue that can be really tough to deal with. One big reason is that when they stop, they get terrible headaches, and they know that drinking can make the headache go away.
Kate Yakimchuk headache alcohol withdrawal brain Psychology 1 November 2023
Anger is fuel: A new study on achieving goals
When you actually want to achieve your goals, you can use different methods - just make sure they're effective. Anger, although seen as a bad feeling, can actually push people to achieve tough goals, according to a new study.
Kate Yakimchuk anger motivation goals Psychology 1 November 2023
Sleep apnea is severe: A new study on sleep disorders
Researchers at Mount Sinai have created an automated method for analyzing sleep studies to determine the severity and dangers in people with obstructive sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder. This condition affects about 30 million Americans.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep apnea health Psychology 31 October 2023
Kids in pain: A new study on pain understanding
Understanding and managing pain in children is essential, especially in places like hospitals. Sometimes, it's hard to figure out why a crying child or baby is upset.
Kate Yakimchuk children pain health Psychology 31 October 2023
Childhood verbal abuse: A new study on parenting
A new study shows the importance of treating childhood verbal abuse as maltreatment. Right now, child maltreatment is usually divided into physical, sexual, emotional abuse, and also neglect.
Kate Yakimchuk children abuse parenting Psychology 31 October 2023
PPD is hereditary: A new study on depression and genes
Postpartum depression is a subtype of major depressive disorder that affects some new mothers. Scientists led a big study to understand the genetics of PPD. They found that around 14 percent of PPD cases are influenced by common genetic factors.
Kate Yakimchuk pregnancy depression genetics Psychology 30 October 2023