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You need two brain networks to read: A new study shows that reading is more complicated than we thought
It often seems that reading is pretty simple - especially if you naturally love to read. In fact, it requires not one, but two networks in your brain to read, a new study claims.
Kate Yakimchuk reading intelligence brain Psychology 9 July 2023
Better child care results in better science grades: A new study connects good-quality child care and academic success
It's clear that kids from loving families with higher income tend to have better grades, and now it's been further proven by scientists. The new research claims that kids who were better taken care of tend to have better grades later in life.
Kate Yakimchuk upbringing child care intelligence Psychology 9 July 2023
Daytime naps help your brains: Let yourself rest
If you're a fan of daytime sleep, here's some good news: a recent study claims that napping can actually be good for your brain. Contrary to the misconception that napping is a sign of laziness, the study indicates that people who enjoy taking naps might actually have smarter brains.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep brain intelligence Psychology 8 July 2023
More structure, less screen time: How to keep kids healthier during holidays
While it's hard to keep modern children away from their gadgets, it can actually be beneficial for their health. A new research says that more structured holidays without too much time spend with gadgets can help kids' health a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk children holidays learning upbringing Psychology 8 July 2023
Why some children learn words slower than others: The new research explains
If your kid learns new words comparatively slowly, it doesn't mean that something is wrong with them, a new study claims. Specialists have found an explanation of why children develop their vocabularies differently.
Kate Yakimchuk children learning vocabulary intelligence Psychology 8 July 2023
Unhealthy eating habits from your student years can affect your whole life: A new study
Lots of people start living on their own in their student years, and that's when some new eating habits are usually formed. A new study claims that people who have unhealthy eating patterns and habits tend to have more eating disorders later in life.
Kate Yakimchuk eating habits overeating healthy diet Cooking 8 July 2023
Background noises make your concentration worse: A new study on how to work more effectively
Are you a person who's easily distracted by anything, so it's hard for you to concentrate on work? If you are, then you're not alone - a new work shows that even quiet traffic noise can decrease your concentration a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk noise traffic noise concentration work Psychology 8 July 2023
Animals have accents: An unexpected discovery
As surprising as it sounds, some animals have accents, a new study claims. The way animals communicate differs depending on where they are from.
Kate Yakimchuk communication wild animals animal facts Animals 7 July 2023
Blind people feel their hearts better: A new study on how blind people feel their heartbeat
It's already known that people who lack one of five basic senses often learn how to use what they have better. A new study shows that blind people also tend to feel their heartbeat way better than those individuals who can see.
Kate Yakimchuk heartbeat blindness Psychology 7 July 2023
New ways of treating major depression are coming: A new research might help patients
Major depression is a severe condition that involves lots of processes and substances in our bodies and brains. A new study has found a connection between this illness and glycine, so it can help patients later.
Kate Yakimchuk depression medications Psychology 7 July 2023
Lonely people see the world differently: A new study confirms
Lonely people are well-aware that their point of view often differs from what other people think and see, but now we have a proof. A new study shows how lonely people are actually wired differently in some ways.
Kate Yakimchuk loneliness personality Psychology 7 July 2023
Music for studying and sleeping are quite similar: A new study shows lots of similarities between music that helps us concentrate and relax
Do you listen to music when you need to learn something new or sleep better? Lots of people do - and that's why a team of researchers has studied the similarities between these different types of music.
Kate Yakimchuk music sleep studying Psychology 6 July 2023
Exploratory actions help brain to learn faster than AI: A new research
While humans still can't learn new information as quickly as artificial intelligence, a biological brain is pretty much capable of that. A new study claims that exploratory actions can help with that a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk brain intelligence learning Psychology 6 July 2023
Your brain knows when a stranger touches you: How brain reacts to different touches
If you don't like it when strangers touch you, then it's not about your personality - your brain actually knows well when a stranger touches you. A new study shows that our brain releases special hormones in response to different types of touches.
Kate Yakimchuk brain touch happiness Psychology 6 July 2023
People with purpose in life feel less lonely: A new study claims that goals beat loneliness
Lonely people tend to feel better when they have life goals, a new study claims. It helps lonely individuals to get rid of negative thoughts and concentrate on things they actually enjoy.
Kate Yakimchuk loneliness goals personality Psychology 5 July 2023
Math and music go well together: A new study on how music improves kids' math skills
While music and math might seem completely different, they can help each other. Using music on math lessons can help kids learn better, a new study claims.
Kate Yakimchuk music intelligence math children Psychology 5 July 2023
Scientists can improve people's memory stimulating their brains while they sleep: A new research
Have you ever wanted your memory to be stronger than it is? According to a new study, it's possible in the future - moreover, it can potentially help individuals with Alzheimer's.
Kate Yakimchuk memory sleep intelligence brain Psychology 5 July 2023
Ladies understand people better: The new study explains "theory of mind"
Most people agree that it would be great to know that politics understand what other people think, want, and feel. A new study challenges this notion and suggests that gender, not politics, plays a more significant role in determining people's social skills.
Kate Yakimchuk communication personality understanding Psychology 4 July 2023
Phone calls can be pretty influential: The new research
Not only meeting people in person, but also phone calling them can be very significant for businessmen and influencers. New research from The University of Texas at Austin reveals the significant influence of phone communications on people's behavior, extending up to four degrees of separation from the initial caller.
Kate Yakimchuk phone phone calls influence personality Psychology 4 July 2023
It's still hard to understand why some people believe in conspiracy theories: The new explains
Most conspiracy theories sound crazy, but they are still many individuals who believe in them. A new research on that topic shows that there's no simple explanation why people still believe in such things.
Kate Yakimchuk conspiracy theories personality beliefs Psychology 4 July 2023