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Self-regulation helps kids to study better: A new study on concentration and learning skills
Being able to control your attention and concentration helps children learn new information and skills better. A study by the universities of Zurich and Mainz has found that teaching children self-regulation skills in primary school has a positive long-term impact on their educational success.
Kate Yakimchuk concentration children attention Psychology 6 August 2023
Celebrating can help you live a better life: How parties reduce stress
Celebrating great events with close people make us happier - even if we are too tired or busy. A new study shows that celebrations can actually improve your mental health, and it often works even if you don't always think that it will help.
Kate Yakimchuk celebration party well-being Psychology 6 August 2023
Moral behavior can benefit you: A new experiment
A mathematician has used game theory to explain the emergence of different moral norms and generally selfless behavior in human society. He studied why moral norms exist and why they may differ or contradict each other.
Kate Yakimchuk moral choosing Psychology 6 August 2023
Not all things are social for everyone: How different people see sociality
Things that are social for one person can be perceived differently by others. A groundbreaking study conducted by Dartmouth University sheds light on the fascinating nature of human perception when it comes to social interactions.
Kate Yakimchuk people communication society Psychology 6 August 2023
Childhood traumas lead to mental health problems later in life: Now confirmed by scientists
Some bad moment from childhood can affect a person's adult life in many ways. A groundbreaking study by researchers at the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute revealed a strong link between childhood psychological trauma and an increased risk of developing mental disorders in adulthood.
Kate Yakimchuk children trauma depression Psychology 6 August 2023
Educated parents and educated kids: A new study
Most people know that well-educated parents tend to have educated kids as well, but what happens when two parents have different types of education? In a unique global study, a gender-sensitive approach was taken to understand intergenerational educational mobility.
Kate Yakimchuk education parenting intelligence Psychology 5 August 2023
Creativity needs time: How taking a pause help to come up with better ideas
While sometimes pushing hard can help you achieve better results, it doesn't always work with creativity. According to new research, there is an effective formula for unlocking employees' creative potential.
Kate Yakimchuk creativity brain Psychology 5 August 2023
Social media increases risk of anxiety and depression: A new study on mental health
Have you ever had a bad mood after using lots of social media? Last month, both the American Psychological Association and the U.S. Surgeon General issued health advisories addressing the concerning link between increased social media use and declining mental health among teens.
Kate Yakimchuk media social depression teenagers Psychology 5 August 2023
Kids who don't nap a lot have better cognitive abilities: A new study on how napping correlates with kids' brains
If your child doesn't like having naps, then it might be a good thing, a new study claims. New research from the University of East Anglia reveals that infants who nap more frequently have smaller vocabularies and poorer cognitive skills.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep cognition intelligence Psychology 5 August 2023
Smells can actually boost your memory: An exciting study
Most people know that smells can instantly bring back memories, because they affect our brain a lot. Now, scientists have proven that smells can even boost your memory.
Kate Yakimchuk smell memory sleep fragrance Psychology 5 August 2023
Half of us might have mental problems by the age of 75: A new study
While some people believe that only few people have mental problems, it's simply not true - and a new study shows it. A global study co-led by researchers from The University of Queensland and Harvard Medical School has revealed alarming statistics about mental health disorders.
Kate Yakimchuk seniors health dementia Psychology 4 August 2023
Varied life makes you smarter: A new study on how our experiences affect our intelligence
People who have been through a lot tend to be smarter - and now it's scientifically proven. Researchers at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases conducted a pioneering study that sheds light on how experiences leave their trace in the connectivity of the brain.
Kate Yakimchuk experience intelligence Psychology 4 August 2023
You can't be productive all the time: How workers lose their productivity before weekend
Have you ever noticed how hard it is to concentrate on work in Fridays? Researchers at Texas A&M University conducted a study showing objective evidence that employees are less active and more prone to mistakes on Friday afternoons, representing the lowest point of worker productivity.
Kate Yakimchuk workplace work productivity Psychology 4 August 2023
Workplace bullying and believing in conspiracy theories are connected: A surprising correlation
An unexpected study results show that individuals who tend to be bullied at work have higher risks of being engaged in conspiracy theories or even having paranoia. A team of specialists has found a link between workplace bullying and engagement in various conspiracy theories.
Kate Yakimchuk conspiracy bullying workplace Psychology 3 August 2023
Violent TV actually affects children: A new study on how TV violence affects children
While parents and environment still plays the biggest role in educating and upbringing children, violent TV shows can actually affect kids' minds. A new experiment led by Linda Pagani suggests that watching violent TV during the early years can lead to increased later risks of psychological and academic issues before middle school.
Kate Yakimchuk tv violence children Psychology 3 August 2023
Online teaching feels different: How online schooling affects kids
While having an opportunity to study from home is amazing, it affects children differently than regular in-person classes. Surprisingly, it's not about the quality of information or teaching - it's more about stress and environment of students.
Kate Yakimchuk studying internet Psychology 3 August 2023
Adult children tend to be closer with their mothers than to their fathers: The chances of being estranged
Adults tend to have periods when they are estranged from their mothers and fathers. A recent experiment found that most adults are way more likely to be disconnected from their dads than their moms.
Kate Yakimchuk relatives parents communication Psychology 2 August 2023
Robot preachers get smaller donations: How people interact with AI preachers
While AI technologies become more and more advanced, some things never change - people still like human connection more. The emergence of AI and robot preachers offering new ways to share religious beliefs has raised concerns about their impact on reliability and donations for religious individuals.
Kate Yakimchuk trust communication artificial Psychology 2 August 2023
How AI can help people after traumatic brain injuries: How science helps people
Lots of people who had traumatic brain injuries suffer from memory deterioration or loss, and it might affect their lives drastically. A groundbreaking study published in the journal Brain Stimulation unveils a novel approach to improving memory in patients with traumatic brain injury by using targeted electrical stimulation.
Kate Yakimchuk ai trauma brain memory Psychology 2 August 2023
Being smart can help you live longer: A new study on lemurs show how lifespan and intelligence are connected
Most people know that being smart can make you live longer, because you tend to escape potentially dangerous or silly situations better. Interestingly, it's true not only for people, but also some animals, including lemurs.
Kate Yakimchuk intelligence well-being life Psychology 1 August 2023