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No sleep damages you: A new discovery on depression and insomnia
We all know that sleepless nights are bad for our bodies, but it might be even more dangerous to our mental state. A recent genetic study led by a team of researchers found that consistently getting less than 5 hours of sleep each night may seriously increase the risk of developing various depressive symptoms.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep health depression Psychology 24 October 2023
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 brain lottery Psychology 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 opinion communication experience Psychology 24 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 media personality Psychology 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 chess women sexism bias Psychology 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 personality satisfaction happiness Psychology 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 babies consciousness intelligence Psychology 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 children mindfulness Psychology 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 fathers children Psychology 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 children speech development Psychology 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 sleep brain memory Psychology 22 October 2023
Brain signals of great memory: A new study on brain and memory
People have different memory abilities, and researchers at the University of Basel wanted to figure out why. They found that certain signals in the brain are connected to these differences.
Kate Yakimchuk memory brain science Psychology 21 October 2023
New study reveals stress-IBD connection: Stay healthy
Researchers have uncovered a significant link between stress in the brain and inflammation in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract using animal models. They identified that glial cells supporting neurons transmit these stress signals from the central nervous system straight to the GI tract's enteric nervous system.
Kate Yakimchuk stress health inflamation Psychology 21 October 2023
Early problems require immediate actions: A new study on kid's behavior
A study found concerning trends in child behavior linked to low income and social stressors. It revealed that behavioral problems could start as early as age 2 and be more severe than expected.
Kate Yakimchuk children behavior Psychology 21 October 2023
Letting people speak again: A new study
A team of researchers has been working on understanding how our brains control speech and using that knowledge to create technology that can help people who have lost their ability to speak. They used complex computer programs to study brain activity and recreate speech from brain recordings.
Kate Yakimchuk speech brain damage Psychology 21 October 2023
It's never the same: A new study on pregnancy and body image
Pregnancy and motherhood is often romanticized, but real women don't always like how they look, and it affects them a lot. A recent study has uncovered differences in how pregnancy can affect women's feelings about their bodies, including negative body image.
Kate Yakimchuk pregnancy self-esteem body Psychology 20 October 2023
Some genes are extremely old: A new study
A group of scientists from the University of Leicester made an exciting discovery about genes related to learning, memory, aggression, and other complex behaviors. They found out that these genes have been around for a very long time, about 650 million years.
Kate Yakimchuk genetics learning Psychology 20 October 2023
Support matters: A study on genetics and depression
Even people who are genetically prone to depression need help - moreover, they might need it the most. A recent study looked at how offering support to someone under stress can be especially important if they have a genetic predisposition to depression.
Kate Yakimchuk depression genetics support Psychology 20 October 2023
Lonely people view fictional characters as real: Insights from a recent study
In a recent study, researchers made a fascinating discovery regarding loneliness. They found that in lonely individuals, the line between real-life friends and cherished fictional characters blurs in their minds.
Kate Yakimchuk fiction character loneliness Psychology 19 October 2023
Parkinson's disease explored: A new study on the disease's reasons
Until recently, our understanding of Parkinson's disease has been limited, which made it challenging to treat this condition. We knew some genetic factors caused it in some families, but for most people, we didn't know the main reasons.
Kate Yakimchuk parkinson brain health Psychology 19 October 2023