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Lead can make your child prone to criminal: A warning research
Lots of things that seem to have no correlation can actually affect your child's mental and physical health. Exposure to lead during pregnancy or childhood may increase the likelihood of engaging in criminal behavior as an adult, according to a review of 17 studies.
Kate Yakimchuk children lead violence Psychology 12 August 2023
Proper sleep can help people with PTSD: A new study on how much sleep can help people
If you know about PTSD, then you probably know how difficult and traumatic it is to live with it. A recent study from UCSF suggests that sleep spindles, brief bursts of brain activity during a sleep phase, may help regulate anxiety in individuals with PTSD.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep ptsd health Psychology 12 August 2023
How AI can help people fight depression and anxiety: A promising study
Newest technologies are even more exciting when they can help people. Artificial intelligence shows promise in helping people with mental health issues, as demonstrated by a pilot study.
Kate Yakimchuk depression health artificial intelligence Psychology 12 August 2023
How memories affect our decision-making: Research on social learning
While getting new experiences and remembering the outcomes of the past can be pretty beneficial, it doesn't always work as intended. Social learning is traditionally valued in slowly changing environments where established information can be safely shared.
Kate Yakimchuk memory choosing Psychology 12 August 2023
Why men and women might need different meds: How male and female cells respond to stress
Have you ever wondered whether men and women actually need different meds for better results? Scientific excellence demands diversity, but many life sciences studies solely use male mice, overlooking gender variations.
Kate Yakimchuk stress brain Psychology 12 August 2023
Attending universities makes young adults mentally healthier: A new study
It's no surprise that better living conditions and financial situation makes people generally happier, but attending university seems to have the same effect. Researchers from the University of Surrey have conducted a study that reveals disparities in mental health outcomes among young people based on factors such as ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and university attendance.
Kate Yakimchuk university well-being personality Psychology 11 August 2023
Gratitude can make your marriage stronger: How a simple "thank you" can make people closer
Gratitude is essential in all relationships, but it plays even a bigger role for married couples. Recent research indicates that a "thank you" within a partnership can significantly benefit both partners, enhancing their relationship enjoyment and even commitment, while shielding them from the detrimental effects of things like ineffective arguments and financial stresses.
Kate Yakimchuk couple marriage gratitude relationship Psychology 11 August 2023
How mother's depression affects her kids: A new study
Parents' well-being and mental health impacts children a lot. Dr. Sarah Dow-Fleisner's research highlights the crucial role of external support in helping moms with depression raise healthy kids.
Kate Yakimchuk depression parents children Psychology 11 August 2023
How music helps infants to develop social skills: A new research
Music is amazing for its relaxing power, but it can also be pretty useful for children's development. Engaging infants through singing offers a valuable way to support social development and interaction, according to a new study.
Kate Yakimchuk music children development Psychology 10 August 2023
Brain of overweight people works differently: A study on hypothalamus and appetite control
New research shows that it's actually harder for some people to maintain healthy weight. Cambridge's scientists have discovered that the hypothalamus, a vital brain region that controls hunger and appetite, exhibits differences between people who are overweight or have obesity compared to people who manage to maintain a healthy weight.
Kate Yakimchuk brain hypothalamus hunger Psychology 10 August 2023
Bad time management causes bad sleep quality: A new study on how sleep and organization skills are correlated in students
Most people know that lack of sleep can cause bad organization skills, but it seems to work both ways. Research conducted at The University of Alabama reveals that inadequate time management skills, particularly in organization, can adversely affect the sleep quality of college students.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep concentration goals Psychology 10 August 2023
How your inner clock works: The research on circadian rhythms
How can your body know when to wake up without a clock? Researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan have uncovered new insights into the molecular mechanisms governing sleep and circadian rhythms in rodents.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep patterns mice Psychology 9 August 2023
Junk food affects your deep sleep: How our diet ruins our sleep patterns
Have you ever noticed that you wake up tired after eating junk food? Specialists from Uppsala University conducted new research to explore the effects of junk food on general sleep quality.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep food Psychology 9 August 2023
A new way to predict impulsive behaviors: A new study on impulsivity
Life is often hard for impulsive people, because they can accidentally make bad choices. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have developed a diagnostic test to determine the severity of acting on impulsive behaviors that could potentially lead to mental health issues.
Kate Yakimchuk impulse behavior personality Psychology 9 August 2023
Deciphering Canine Feelings: A Unique Perspective from Kids and Adults
Communication through facial expressions is a cornerstone of nonverbal interaction spanning different species. A captivating study led by Heini Törnqvist and a team from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, delves into the intriguing world of recognizing dogs' emotions through their expressive faces.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs aggression children Psychology 8 August 2023
Kids can learn how to read when taught remotely: A new experiment
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to close nationwide, students of all ages turned to remote learning on screens. A study by the University of Washington's Institute for Learning & Brain Sciences found that children can develop key reading skills through virtual classrooms.
Kate Yakimchuk reading children Psychology 8 August 2023
When others got more than you: How unequal rewards make us see their value
It's always pleasant to get a reward, but it instantly becomes less satisfying when you know that someone else has a better one. Researchers from the National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS) have identified a brain circuit crucial for determining the value of personal rewards in relation to others' rewards.
Kate Yakimchuk reward value Psychology 8 August 2023
Goal-oriented rewards help you make better decisions: How our decision-making process works
Right goals help people make right decisions, because it motivates them perfectly. Groundbreaking research from UC Berkeley's Department of Psychology is shedding new light on human decision-making processes by emphasizing the importance of goal-oriented rewards.
Kate Yakimchuk choosing motivation goals Psychology 7 August 2023
Seniors who volunteer have lower risks of cognitive decline: New research on dementia and Alzheimer's
Staying engaged in volunteering and other activities can help older people keep their cognitive abilities high. A new study presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2023 in Amsterdam by UC Davis Health reveals that volunteering in late life is linked to better cognitive function, specifically improved executive function and episodic memory.
Kate Yakimchuk volunteering alzheimer dementia Psychology 7 August 2023
Aggression can be correlated to popularity later in life: A new study
While prosocial behavior can help you a lot in life, it sometimes happens that aggressive children become pretty popular later in life. A new study shows correlation between aggressive and disruptive behavior and popularity.
Kate Yakimchuk children aggression popularity Psychology 7 August 2023