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Chronic pains and depressions go together: A new study on well-being
Nearly 1 in 20 adults in the United States face a tough combination of chronic pain along with anxiety or depression, which limits their daily life. This is a big deal because it shows that millions of adults might be dealing with symptoms that affect their ability to work, do regular tasks, and socialize.
Kate Yakimchuk pain depression Psychology 13 October 2023
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 brain computer mind cognition Psychology 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 mother depression autism Psychology 13 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 teaching job work stress Psychology 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 emotions facts Psychology 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 stress pregnancy Psychology 12 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 family children love Psychology 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 brain sound Psychology 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 brain pregnancy hormones Psychology 11 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 memory brain pericytes Psychology 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 decisions brain dopamine Psychology 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 student Psychology 10 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 languages brain Psychology 9 October 2023
Sleep can help depressed teens: A new study on sleep patterns in teens
Helping teenagers who are "night owls" get better sleep and align with their school schedules can be a big boost for their mental health. Many school systems aren't designed for students who naturally stay up late and wake up late, and this can lead to problems like depression, especially in teens.
Kate Yakimchuk teenagers sleep depression Psychology 9 October 2023
Babies imitate because we do the same: A new study on babies' development
A team of scientists conducted a study to learn more about how human brains develop. This study looked at how children learn from others, which is a big part of how humans have become successful over time.
Kate Yakimchuk children development intelligence Psychology 9 October 2023
You and your happiness: A new study on stress and social status
Researchers conducted a study to see if a person's social status affects how stressed they feel, especially in females. They looked at two types of stress: being socially isolated and having unstable social situations and how these affect different social ranks.
Kate Yakimchuk status depression sadness Psychology 8 October 2023
Substance abuse leads to intelligence disability: A new study
You might have noticed that correlation before, but now a study proves it - substance abuse decreases intelligence of your kids. Children whose parents have problems with substance abuse have a higher risk of intellectual disability, even if it's only the dad who has the problem.
Kate Yakimchuk alcohol intelligence children parents Psychology 8 October 2023
No play no fun: A new study on work and happiness
We all need both work and rest to live a balanced life, and neglecting one of them can affect your mental health. A new study claims that people who focus too much on achieving things rather than enjoying themselves feel less happy the next day.
Kate Yakimchuk happiness work Psychology 8 October 2023
Experiencing death: A new study on how brain functions when heart stops
A recent study looked into patients who were revived after their hearts had stopped. Some of these patients, up to an hour after being revived, had vivid memories of experiencing death.
Kate Yakimchuk death brain experience heart Psychology 8 October 2023
Supplements that can help preterm babies: Making kids healthier with science
It's pretty hard for preterm babies to grow strong and healthy, so scientists try their best to find solutions for them. A new discovery shows that specific omega fatty acids can help these babies to become stronger and healthier.
Kate Yakimchuk supplements food infants health Cooking 8 October 2023