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Parents are worried about their kids' screen time: A new study on parents concerns
Parents are always worried about their kids' hobbies, and every generation has its own worst fear. Nowadays, most parents dislike how much time their children spend on using their gadgets and devices.
Kate Yakimchuk children parents gadgets Psychology 3 September 2023
How sleep helps us cope with stress: A study on the healing power of sleep
Lots of people feel better after they sleep, not only physically, but also emotionally. Researchers have discovered a mechanism by which the brain prioritizes positive emotions over negative ones during dream sleep, contributing to the consolidation of emotional memories.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep stress Psychology 3 September 2023
Weekend isn't enough: You can't fix lack of sleep in two days
Lots of people who don't sleep enough during weekdays prefer to sleep a lot on weekends. While it feels good, it can't actually fix your everyday lack of quality sleep.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep weekend Psychology 3 September 2023
How our dreams affect our work: A new study on correlation between dreams and work behavior
New research from the University of Notre Dame reveals the impact of recalling dreams on individuals' work behavior and emotions. The study, titled "A Spillover Model of Dreams and Work Behavior: How Dream Meaning Ascription Promotes Awe and Employee Resilience," shows that when people connect their dreams to their waking lives, it can alter their thoughts, feelings, and actions at work.
Kate Yakimchuk workplace sleep work Psychology 3 September 2023
Assistance dogs have a paw-sitive impact: Fresh insights into mental health and furry companions
In a recent study that wagged its tail at traditional therapies, the spotlight has shone brightly on the remarkable benefits of pairing assistance dogs with veterans for enhancing mental well-being. This particular study directed its focus towards defense veterans, revealing a striking revelation – a whopping 90 percent of participants reported noteworthy enhancements in post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety, a year post their alliance with an assistance dog.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs assistance brain Psychology 3 September 2023
Scientists reveal more information about anxiety: A new study helps us understand it better
The origins of anxiety-related conditions, including obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorder (OCSD), are becoming clearer due to a study from University of Utah Health scientists. They've discovered that microglia, a minor cell type in the brain, play a significant role in controlling anxiety-related behaviors in laboratory mice, challenging the traditional belief that neurons are the main controllers of behavior.
Kate Yakimchuk anxiety science brain Psychology 2 September 2023
A new method to check your creativity: Studying creativity and imagination
Have you ever wondered whether you're creative or not? Well, a team of researchers have created a simple method to check your imagination and way of thinking.
Kate Yakimchuk creativity brain Psychology 2 September 2023
A molecule that increases risk-taking behaviors: A study on brain and behavior
Risky behaviors are pretty hard to predict, but the scientists claim thay've found the molecule that affects it. The findings suggest that somatostatin fine-tunes circuits in the prefrontal cortex to promote specific behaviors, including risk-taking, exploration, and also decision-making.
Kate Yakimchuk risks brain Psychology 2 September 2023
Forgetting is also a part of learning: A new study on memory
In a world of constant change, forgetting some memories could benefit us, making behavior more flexible and improving decision-making. Today, in the journal Cell Reports, the researchers present the first in a series of experimental studies investigating how natural, everyday forgetting affects specific memories in the brain.
Kate Yakimchuk learning memory brain Psychology 2 September 2023
Depressed people who don't respond to treatment die earlier: A new concerning study
Depression is a leading global cause of functional disability and is typically treated with antidepressants or psychotherapy. However, a substantial number of patients do not respond to two well-implemented treatment attempts, leading to treatment-resistant depression.
Kate Yakimchuk depression treatment risks Psychology 2 September 2023
Mirror others to understand them better: A new study on how empathy works
Empathy, our ability to understand and share the feelings of others, often involves mimicking their expressions. Researchers Naoyoshi Matsuda and Masaki O. Abe from Hokkaido University delved into how inhibiting this mimicry affects our empathy and understanding of others' emotional states.
Kate Yakimchuk empathy communication Psychology 1 September 2023
Where the memory is stored: A new study on memory and how it works
When using our working memory, we temporarily retain information, a process vital for understanding and comprehension. Researchers have found that the key to understanding working memory goes beyond what's stored and delves into the "working" aspect – the purpose of storing information in the first place.
Kate Yakimchuk brain memory Psychology 1 September 2023
Depression can be linked to other psychiatric conditions: A study on genetics and mental health
Even people who don't know much about mental health often notice that individuals with depression seem to be also prone to other psychiatric conditions. A new study shows that it might be true - our genes make us more prone to some kinds of mental health issues.
Kate Yakimchuk depression genetics Psychology 1 September 2023
Harnessing Stress: Unveiling the Upside of Certain Stress Types
We're all familiar with the discomfort of stress, and there's no denying the potential dangers of chronic stress on our health. However, a recent study sheds light on a surprising perspective: some forms of moderate stress might actually yield benefits.
Kate Yakimchuk stress anxiety Psychology 31 August 2023
Computers can teach your kids how to count: A study on how new technologies can help with parenting
Teaching your kids how to count can be a very exciting moment for parents, but it might also seem hard for new parents as well. Jinjing Jenny Wang, an assistant professor of cognitive psychology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, conducted a study on infants to explore whether watching counting videos on screen could offer cognitive benefits similar to in-person interactions.
Kate Yakimchuk children count education Psychology 31 August 2023
It takes a while to form a habit: A study on habits and how long it takes for them to be formed
Some people may think that "it takes two weeks" or "it takes 28 days" to form a habit. In fact, there are no magic numbers that can help us understand how much time we need to make a new habit.
Kate Yakimchuk habits Time Psychology 31 August 2023
How extra body weight makes teens depressed: A study on weight and bullying
Depressive symptoms are more prevalent among teenage girls than their male counterparts, while boys' mental health is more impacted by obesity. However, bullying has a more significant correlation with developing depressive symptoms compared to being overweight, irrespective of gender, as discovered by Uppsala University researchers.
Kate Yakimchuk depression teenagers bullying obesity Psychology 30 August 2023
How your mental state shapes your decision-making: A new study on how anxious brain works
In situations of increasing chaos, individuals with clinical anxiety and depression face challenges in making effective decisions and learning from their mistakes, as per a study conducted by UC Berkeley. The study suggests that focusing on positive outcomes rather than fixating on errors can enhance the judgment of those experiencing high levels of anxiety and depression.
Kate Yakimchuk anxiety decisions Psychology 30 August 2023
Anxious people are wired differently: A new study on anxiety and brain activity
Anxious people exhibit distinct brain activity in socially challenging situations, as demonstrated by brain scans conducted by scientists. The study revealed that when facing situations like approaching a potential romantic interest, anxious people engage a less suitable region of the forebrain compared to non-anxious counterparts.
Kate Yakimchuk communication anxiety Psychology 30 August 2023
Speech is pretty musical: A new study on how our brain processes human speech
In a unique study at Albany Medical Center, neuroscientists set out to record brain activity while patients undergoing epilepsy surgery listened to Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1." The aim was to capture brain regions attuned to various musical attributes like tone, rhythm, harmony, and words, and recreate what the patients were hearing.
Kate Yakimchuk speech music brain Psychology 29 August 2023