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Make your smoothies healthier: A new study on smoothies and flavonoids
Smoothies are often seen as extremely healthy, but there weren't many experiments that could prove it. Specialists conducted an experiment to understand how the combination of different ingredients in smoothies affects the absorption of beneficial compounds called flavanols in the body.
Kate Yakimchuk smoothie health flavanol Cooking 15 September 2023
Herbs and spices help to avoid saturated fats: A new study on healthy dieting solutions
Researchers at Penn State have discovered a way to make popular American foods healthier without sacrificing taste. They replaced excess saturated fats, sugar, and salt in these foods with healthy herbs and spices.
Kate Yakimchuk health herbs fats spices Cooking 15 September 2023
Fruits are good for you: A new study on positive effects of fruits on your body
We all know that fruits and veggies are healthy - it's a basic information that even children know well. But this diest can be even more beneficial for your health than you think - and a new study shows it well.
Kate Yakimchuk fruits health Cooking 15 September 2023
Well-being isn't always about privileges: A new study on positivity and life conditions
People often think that only privileges make people happy - but it seems to be wrong. A new study shows that there are way more factors that can affect your worldview, and having some privileges is just one aspect of it.
Kate Yakimchuk optimism privilege worldview Psychology 14 September 2023
Gut feeling leads to conspiracy theories: A new study on how intuition affects us
Using your own gut feeling to decide what's true or false can lead you to believe in conspiracy theories. While it's still extremely useful to listen to your intuition, it can also create some troubles for you.
Kate Yakimchuk intuition conspiracy Psychology 14 September 2023
Mom's and baby's sleep patterns: A new study on how sleep patterns can interact
New mothers often experience sleep problems in the first few years of their baby's life. A study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign looked at how both mothers and babies sleep, what affects their sleep, and how to create better sleep habits.
Kate Yakimchuk parenting children sleep Psychology 14 September 2023
Weird details that make you look fat: A new study on perception
Some people are still surprised that certain colors and stripes can make your look slimmer or bigger, but our perceptions can sometimes work even weirder. A team of researchers have discovered that certain numbers on jerseys make people look smaller or bigger, depending on a number printed.
Kate Yakimchuk weight perception Psychology 13 September 2023
Hobbies prevent depression: A new study on how hobbies make us happier
People who have interests and hobbies are almost never bored - and that can help them fight depression. Scientists have discovered that hobbies positively impact our mental health way more than you might think.
Kate Yakimchuk hobby depression Psychology 13 September 2023
Healthy lifestyle prevents depression: A new study on habits and mental health
New research suggests that following a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of depression. This means doing things like drinking alcohol moderately, eating a healthy diet, staying physically active, getting good sleep, and having social connections.
Kate Yakimchuk depression health lifestyle Psychology 13 September 2023
Teaching computers to make human mistakes: A new research on artificial intelligence
Computers make no mistakes when they work correctly - but humans do, and sometimes it creates problems. Scientists teach AI systems to understand human mistakes better - so they can adapt and provide better results.
Kate Yakimchuk mistakes brain computer Psychology 12 September 2023
Depression looks differently for everyone: A new study on brain and mental health
Depression can be actually seen in your brain, but it often looks differently in different brains. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common mental illness that affects many people, but it's not the same for everyone.
Kate Yakimchuk depression brain Psychology 12 September 2023
Brain sees morals differently: A new study on morals and brain signals
Every day, we come across things that seem wrong, like a hungry child or a dishonest person. These situations involve moral issues, like fairness and trust.
Kate Yakimchuk morals personality Psychology 12 September 2023
How lack of sleep harms your brain: A new study on insomnia effects
Lack of sleep doesn't just make you feel bad; it can also harm your brain. Long-term sleep problems may even increase the risk of diseases like Alzheimer's.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep brain damage tiredness Psychology 11 September 2023
Psychosis and social media: A new study on correlations
Many young adults in Canada spend a lot of time on their smartphones, switching between apps like TikTok, Netflix, and Instagram. Their parents and lots of specialists are worried about whether these things can harm their development and mental health.
Kate Yakimchuk media psychosis danger Psychology 11 September 2023
Autoimmune diseases and schizophrenia: A new study on this correlation
In a recent study, scientists in Japan found a connection between schizophrenia, a brain disorder that affects how people think and behave, and certain proteins produced by the immune system called autoantibodies. These autoantibodies can sometimes attack the body itself.
Kate Yakimchuk brain health Psychology 11 September 2023
One in four women experience domestic violence: A study on terrifying statistics
Domestic violence may seem far away and relatively rare, but it's not - and people all over the world face it regularly. A worldwide analysis found that more than one in four women, or 27 percent, experience intimate partner violence before they turn 50.
Kate Yakimchuk violence women Psychology 10 September 2023
Brain waves and memory: A new study on how brains work
The brain has these special electrical rhythms called oscillations, and scientists have been curious about what makes them happen. Researchers at the University of Arizona found something interesting: just remembering things can actually trigger these brain rhythms more than experiencing the real event.
Kate Yakimchuk brain memory Psychology 10 September 2023
Life is tough for kids that aren't seen as attractive: A new study on kids and their popularity in school
While many people think that the school years were the happiest in their lives, it's not like that for everyone - and it's as true now as it was a few decades ago. Despite changes in school culture over the years, a recent study shows that certain things haven't changed – life can be tough for middle school students who aren't considered attractive or athletic.
Kate Yakimchuk teenagers self-esteem appearance Psychology 10 September 2023
How to make your kids smarter: A study shows that it's actually quite simple
Smarter people succeed in life - so we all want our children to be as smart as possible, right? Thinking skills are very important for learning and solving problems in everyday life.
Kate Yakimchuk children intelligence tips Psychology 10 September 2023
A huge role of kindergartens: A study on money and kindergarten correlations
Our childhood plays a huge role for our development and further lives, and sometimes it affects pretty surprising parts of it. A recent economic analysis has revealed a significant link between conduct problems among kindergarten students and substantial societal costs, encompassing crime-related expenses, medical costs, and lost productivity in adulthood.
Kate Yakimchuk kindergarten children Psychology 10 September 2023