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Find pleasure daily in little things: A new study on how pleasant experiences increase your work performance
While some people perform better under pressure, others need relaxing and pleasant experiences to stay effective. A recent study has revealed that everyday pleasures like listening to music and drinking coffee can positively impact brain activity, ultimately enhancing cognitive performance, especially in tasks that demand concentration and memory.
Kate Yakimchuk work happiness productivity Psychology 9 September 2023
Opposites don't attract: A new study on how attraction works
Lots of people have heard that "opposites attract", but is it actually true? Well, a new study says that it isn't - it's still better for most people to form relationships with someone who shares their beliefs and hobbies.
Kate Yakimchuk couple relationship attraction Psychology 9 September 2023
Tough childhood makes people judgemental: A new study
No one likes judgemental people, but it's still a huge part of most people's lives - that's how people are. People often judge others based on their actions, but a recent study sheds light on why we sometimes view people differently if we learn about their tough childhood experiences.
Kate Yakimchuk judgement childhood experience Psychology 9 September 2023
Disabilities attract bullies: A new study on students with disabilities and bullying
Many students with disabilities face more bullying and being left out in school compared to their classmates. To help teachers deal with and prevent this, the University of Missouri worked on an online training program.
Kate Yakimchuk bullying disabilities children Psychology 9 September 2023
Order makes you a human: A new study on how our brains work
Remembering the order of things is really important for people when they talk, plan their day, or learn new stuff. A recent study in the science journal PLoS One found that this skill seems to be something only humans have.
Kate Yakimchuk order humans Psychology 9 September 2023
You can learn fearlessness: A new study on fear and anxiety
Fearlessness can be natural, but it can also be learned - that's what the newest research shows. While it still needs more research, it sounds pretty promising - so it can potentially help people with PTSD and anxiety in the future.
Kate Yakimchuk anxiety bravery fears Psychology 8 September 2023
Digitizing the smell: The new system identifies smells better than people
Computers can recognize pictures and sounds now, but what about smells? A team of scientists has been exploring how our brains interpret smells.
Kate Yakimchuk smell fragrance Psychology 8 September 2023
Active kids manage stress better: A new study
The school year just started, and kids are already facing exams. Researchers from the University of Basel found that when children get plenty of daily exercise, they handle stress better.
Kate Yakimchuk children stress activity Psychology 8 September 2023
Parkinson's disease starts in a gut: A new study on horrifying illness
You've definitely heard of Parkinson's disease and its effects, and you probably understand why it's important to learn more about it. While Parkinson's disease affects the brain, some scientists believe it might actually start in the gut and show up there years before brain problems begin.
Kate Yakimchuk brain health gut Psychology 7 September 2023
Science helps people speak again: A new study on brain and speech
Researchers from Radboud University and UMC Utrecht have done something amazing! They've figured out a way to change brain signals into spoken words that we can hear.
Kate Yakimchuk brain speech Psychology 7 September 2023
Improve your math with noise: A new study on brain stimulation
If you have problems with math, then you might like this new study - it can improve your math skills! A new study from several universities found that using electrical noise stimulation on a specific part of the brain can help people who struggle with math learn better.
Kate Yakimchuk math noise Psychology 6 September 2023
How gadgets affect teenagers' sleep: A new study on sleep and how technologies affect it
Dealing with a teenager who loves their digital gadgets at night can be tough, right? Well, a new study found that sending them to a boarding school might help them sleep better.
Kate Yakimchuk gadgets teenagers sleep Psychology 6 September 2023
Teaching deaf kids how to read: A study that offers new methods to achieve it
Deaf kids are often harder to teach, because most modern teaching methods are created for kids with no hearing disabilities. Meanwhile, specialists try to fix it - so they offer a new method that can make it way more effective for lots of kids.
Kate Yakimchuk reading teaching children Psychology 6 September 2023
Students are stressed, but bored during exams: A surprising study on boredom
A group of experts from different countries wanted to understand why students feel bored during tests. They looked into this because, surprisingly, nobody had really studied it properly before.
Kate Yakimchuk studying boredom Psychology 6 September 2023
Some sugars improve your memory: A new study on food and brain correlations
The brain's remarkable ability to recognize faces from the past while forgetting yesterday's breakfast involves complex processes that researchers are continually investigating. Recent findings suggest that sulfate groups attached to glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), complex sugar molecules, play a role in brain "plasticity" in mice.
Kate Yakimchuk sugar memory Psychology 5 September 2023
Children behave better when they sleep well: A new study
A recent study from the Youth Development Institute at the University of Georgia underscores the critical role of sleep in children's overall health and behavior. The study found that getting enough sleep can help children mitigate the effects of stressful environments.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep children behavior Psychology 5 September 2023
Memory and appetite are connected: A study on more reasons for obesity
Brain affects different spheres of our lives, and our appetite and weight management are no exception. New research reveals a direct relationship between disrupted connections in brain circuits responsible for memory and appetite regulation and body mass index, particularly in individuals dealing with disorders or overeating leading to obesity, such as binge eating disorder.
Kate Yakimchuk food appetite memory brain Psychology 5 September 2023
How being mindful improves your workplace relationships: A new study on communication with colleagues
Mindfulness can help you in different spheres of life - even the ones you don't expect. Research conducted by Christopher S. Reina, an associate professor of management and entrepreneurship at Virginia Commonwealth University, highlights that the benefits of mindfulness extend beyond individual well-being.
Kate Yakimchuk colleagues communication mindfulness Psychology 4 September 2023
Similar faces seem trustworthy: A new study on why we might trust people more
People often tend to seek similarity - we like being friends with someone who's similar to us, and we also trust people with similar views more. A new study shows that we even trust people more if they have similar facial structure to ours.
Kate Yakimchuk trust faces communication Psychology 4 September 2023
When it's hard to move on: A new study on grief and PTSD
People who've lost their loved ones often need lots of time before they can move on, but sometimes no time is enough. A study published by the American Psychological Association reveals that symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can predict the development of complicated grief in individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one due to trauma.
Kate Yakimchuk grief ptsd depression trauma Psychology 4 September 2023