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Cold weather and hunger: Unveiling the connection
Have you ever noticed that you're less hungry in summer? A recent study conducted by researchers at Scripps Research sheds light on the brain's response to cold temperatures, revealing how it can lead to an increase in appetite among mammals.
Kate Yakimchuk food weather weight Psychology 29 August 2023
Kids spend too much time online: A study on parents' concerns about their children
As students return to school, parents have become increasingly concerned about the impact of social media and the internet on their children's lives. A survey conducted by the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health revealed that over half of parents now consider mental health issues a top concern for their children.
Kate Yakimchuk children internet parents Psychology 29 August 2023
Make your kids more creative: A study on a new method to enhance creativity
A fresh method for enhancing creativity has emerged, diverging from conventional approaches. Rooted in narrative theory, this innovative method encourages individuals to craft imaginative stories that explore alternate realities, shift perspectives, and prompt unexpected actions.
Kate Yakimchuk children creativity tips Psychology 28 August 2023
Validation makes people happier: A new study on empathy and well-being
New research highlights the power of validating the feelings of distressed friends or family members. When it's easy to understand that validation matters, now it's scientifically proven that it affects our well-being a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk validation well-being self-esteem Psychology 28 August 2023
Kids bully to climb the social ladder: A new study on violent children
Bullying rarely happens out of nowhere - even when violent kids don't understand it, there's usually a goal they want to achieve. A study from the University of California, Davis, reveals that teenage bullies often use aggression strategically to climb the social hierarchy within their school, challenging the notion that bullying is solely a reaction to psychological issues or negative home environments.
Kate Yakimchuk bullying teenagers Psychology 28 August 2023
Bond with neighbors to have better health: A new study on how communication helps seniors
Older people often feel isolated, but they are the ones who need social connections the most to stay healthy. Strong neighborhood connections have been shown by Rutgers researchers to mitigate the negative impact of living alone on the death rates of older Chinese Americans.
Kate Yakimchuk seniors neighbors communication Psychology 27 August 2023
Being a poor friend affects your mental health: How finances affect your adolescence
People don't like feeling worse or less successful than their friends, and it's even more important in adolescence. Young individuals who perceive themselves as coming from lower socioeconomic backgrounds than their peers tend to experience lower self-esteem and a higher likelihood of being bullied, according to a study from the University of Cambridge.
Kate Yakimchuk money depression friendship Psychology 27 August 2023
Fight cheating with empathy: A new study on how to reduce cheating in monogamous couples
People find different reasons for cheating, and it's not always easy to understand how to stop it. Researchers conducted three double-blind, randomized experiments to investigate whether adopting a partner's point of view could reduce the temptation to cheat in their romantic relationships.
Kate Yakimchuk cheating relationship empathy Psychology 27 August 2023
Stress on a workplace: A new study on how to identify and manage stress at work
Workplace stress is a significant issue in Switzerland, impacting one in three employees. That's why a team of specialists have invented a new way of detecting it, so they can help people cope with it.
Kate Yakimchuk stress workplace Psychology 27 August 2023
Music makes meds more effective: A study on how your favorite music can help
Music is an maazing tool that can improve your mental health and well-being, but it mght be even more effective than we thought. Researchers at Michigan State University have found that music-listening interventions can enhance the effectiveness of medicines, including for chemotherapy-induced nausea.
Kate Yakimchuk music effects Psychology 27 August 2023
Dyslexic kids tend to be more emotional: A new study on emotion and dyslexia correlation
Children diagnosed with dyslexia exhibit heightened emotional reactivity compared to children without dyslexia. Published in Cortex, the study found that children with dyslexia displayed increased physiological and behavioral responses while watching emotional videos, showing the stronger connection in the brain's salience network, which supports emotion generation and also self-awareness.
Kate Yakimchuk dyslexia children emotions Psychology 26 August 2023
Creative kids are more resilient: A new study in how creativity boosts resilience
Resilience is a very important life skill, and it's surprising how seemingly non-related skills can help it. Teaching elementary school students to harness their creativity can enhance their resilience in facing real-life challenges, according to recent research.
Kate Yakimchuk children creativity resilience Psychology 26 August 2023
It's hard to stop the negativity: A study on post-depressed people and their feelings
You can heal your depression, but it's often hard to change your worldview after that, a new study claims. Individuals who have recovered from a major depressive episode seem to dedicate more time to processing negative information and less time to processing positive information, compared to those who haven't experienced such episodes.
Kate Yakimchuk depression well-being Psychology 26 August 2023
Stress ages your immune system: A new study on how stress affects your health
Stressing out makes your life worse in more than just one or two ways. A recent study from USC reveals that stress, whether stemming from traumatic events, job strain, everyday stressors, or discrimination, can accelerate the aging of the immune system, potentially increasing susceptibility to conditions like cancer, cardiovascular disease, and even some infections.
Kate Yakimchuk stress health Psychology 26 August 2023
Most dentists experience aggression from their patients: A study on why being a dentist can be hard
While dentists are generally respected people, they tend to face aggression way more often than you might think. A new survey shows that lots of modern dentists face one or another form of aggression and violence from some patients.
Kate Yakimchuk aggression dentists Psychology 26 August 2023
Play the piano to feel better: A study on how music fights depression
While music is a powerful tool for changing emotions on its own, playing the piano can be even more helpful. A study from the University of Bath highlights the positive effects of learning to play a musical instrument on the brain's ability to process sights and sounds, as well as its potential to alleviate feelings of depression.
Kate Yakimchuk piano music stress depression Psychology 25 August 2023
Don't threaten someone's masculinity: A new study on men's aggression
There's no better way to make a guy mad than to question his masculinity. New research from Duke University highlights that when men feel their masculinity is threatened, their response can often be aggressive, particularly among younger men whose sense of manhood heavily relies on external opinions.
Kate Yakimchuk anger men masculinity Psychology 25 August 2023
Puzzles help to make your memory better: A new study on brain and memory
Older people often feel their memory decline, so they want to keep it as good as they can. A new study shows that puzzles can help them a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk puzzles brain memory Psychology 25 August 2023
Narcissism and aggression: Unveiling the connection
Unraveling the intriguing link between self-centeredness and aggressive tendencies sheds light on a pressing concern in today's society – how certain personality traits can influence violent behavior. A thorough examination encompassing over 400 studies spanning the globe reaffirms that narcissism serves as a substantial predictor of aggression and violence, transcending the boundaries of gender, age, and geographical location.
Kate Yakimchuk aggression narcissism Psychology 24 August 2023
Exploring the lingering impact of childhood abuse: New insights on memories and mental health
The echoes of traumatic events from our early years can resonate throughout our lives, shaping our adulthood in profound ways. Emerging research underscores that the manner in which childhood abuse and neglect are remembered and processed holds a more substantial sway over subsequent mental well-being than the initial experiences themselves.
Kate Yakimchuk violence children Psychology 24 August 2023