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Why some modern women don't want children: Why young people call themselves "Child-free"
While some people still imagine that all women want to have families and kids, it seems to be pretty far from reality, because lots of modern women choose not to have kids at all. A new article published on Psychology Today reveals why that happens more often these days.
Kate Yakimchuk children personal boundaries Psychology 21 June 2023
Your partner affects your mental health: Psychologists explain
A new study published on Sage Journals claims that your partner significantly influences your mental health. While this influence isn't necessarily bad, it can also increase your chances of being stressed and depressed a lot.
Kate Yakimchuk dating relationship mental health Psychology 21 June 2023
A curious spider tries to look like an ant, but sometimes fails: How failed mimicry affects its local adaptation
It may seem that if an animal has gone through millions of years of evolution, then all its tricks work, but this is not so. Scientists have found that one kind of spider that tries to mimic an ant can fool many enemies, but not all.
Kate Yakimchuk animal facts spiders Animals 20 June 2023
Cleaning your house regularly can make you feel better: The way dirty spaces affect our mental health
Even though lots of people dislike cleaning a lot, it can actually make their mental health better. Scientists claim that cleanliness affects your brain a lot, and living in a dirty space makes you feel way worse, even when you hate cleaning.
Kate Yakimchuk cleaning personality mental health Psychology 20 June 2023
Lots of US adults in their 30s and 40s have never been married: Why that happens
Have you ever wondered why lots of modern adults are single? A new study published by Bowling Green State University claims that modern people often don't feel like they genuinely need partners.
Kate Yakimchuk dating personality relationship Psychology 20 June 2023
How noisy boats damage squids: Loud motors cause temporary deafness
Even relatively harmless things from our everyday life can cause damage to animals around us. A new study shows how noisy boats make squids temporarily deaf, and how it threatens their lives.
Kate Yakimchuk squids wild animals environment Animals 20 June 2023
Narcissism connection to age and gender: The new study behind narcissists might surprise you
While all narcissists might seem the same, they can actually be pretty much different, and their age and gender matter. A new study claims that older female narcissists are way different from young male ones, and vice versa.
Kate Yakimchuk personality narcissism Psychology 20 June 2023
A new method to keep your cats from getting pregnant: Surprising gene therapy
We all love domestic cats, but we often need to keep them away from being pregnant. While veterinarians already have a few methods to prevent that, a new article published on Nature Communications claims that there's one more way.
Kate Yakimchuk science cats pets facts Animals 19 June 2023
The most painful ant sting works like scorpion's venom: Be careful with ants
Not only scorpions, bees and spiders - ant stings can also be very harmful, especially if it is an Australian Greenhead. In fact, this ant stings so badly that researchers at the University of Queensland wanted to know why.
Kate Yakimchuk insects ants Animals 18 June 2023
Taurine might make people live longer: Experiments look promising
Taurine, a nutrient that is present in various foods, can be beneficial to human health. Specialists from Science have published their research, and the results of the experiment look quite promising.
Kate Yakimchuk taurine healthy food health Cooking 18 June 2023
Risk of dementia might increase because of the air pollution: Dirty air affects both mental and physical health
While it's still not completely clear what causes dementia, scientists find more and more things that increase risks significantly. A new study published on IOS Press claims that air pollution might play a significant role in it.
Kate Yakimchuk mental health dementia air pollution health Psychology 17 June 2023
Pet cats and dogs lower the risk of kids having food allergies: More benefits in having pets
New Japanese research claims that kids living with pets have lower risks of having specific food allergies. It can become one more good reason to get a pet cat or a dog.
Kate Yakimchuk pets pets facts children health Animals 17 June 2023
Scientists have discovered a hidden mechanism of eating behavior: Food selection involves your brain, liver and intestines
Modern science always surprises us with new facts about human brain and body, and this time is no exception. Researchers from Neuron Journal claim that not only our brain, but also liver and intestines are involved in choosing what food you prefer the most.
Kate Yakimchuk overeating science eating habits Psychology 17 June 2023
Scientists have discovered more amazing facts about how ants' brains work: Extremely complex brains
While animals and birds are mostly known for their complicated and intelligent brains, some insects can also impress us with how complex and unusual their brains work. Ants are capable of amazing things, because they somehow can communicate and coordinate their actions so well that they can create very complex hierarchies and systems.
Kate Yakimchuk ants insects animal facts brain Animals 16 June 2023
Scientists use magnetic impulses to cure depression: New study reveals more about how our brains work
While methods that can reverse and cure depression evolve every year, the newest research published on PNAS claims that strong magnetic impulses can also help. This method still needs more testing, but it seems to be pretty promising for people with abnormal brain signals leading to that illness.
Kate Yakimchuk depression mental health Psychology 16 June 2023
Why healthy food tastes bad: How to start liking tasty food
While researchers from Natural Library of Medicine explore the connection between taste of nutrient-dense and nutrient-low foods, most people just subconsciously know that "healthy food tastes bad". It's especially hard to teach children to opt for healthy foods, because fast food is often designed to taste and smell just perfect for our brains.
Kate Yakimchuk healthy food healthy diet Cooking 16 June 2023
Eating not enough flavanols can make your memory worse: New research encourages you to eat more fruits and vegetables
The newest study made by Columbia University and Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard claims that older people with low flavanol consumption performed poorly on memory tests. It indicates a link between a low-flavanol diet and widespread age-related memory loss.
Kate Yakimchuk healthy food healthy diet science memory Cooking 15 June 2023
Walking improves memory of older adults: It's beneficial for both body and mind
Exercising is helpful for both body and mind, and it's true for people of all ages. The latest study published in IOS Press claims that physical activity can decrease dementia in older people.
Kate Yakimchuk science alzheimer dementia exercising Psychology 15 June 2023
The way you speak to your newborn baby impacts its brain development: Everything matters
Parents and babysitters can influence newborn babies a lot, but the newest research published on Science Direct shows that the impact is even bigger than we thought. The way you talk to a child and how often you do it impacts their abilities, because it helps them develop some parts of their brain faster.
Kate Yakimchuk babies children personality science Psychology 15 June 2023
Chronic stress makes you want snacks: How stress leads to excess weight gain
While it's normal for most people to eat unhealthy snacks from time to time, constantly stressed people tend to do it more often. A new article published in Neuron claims that constant chronic stress makes you eat more "comfort food".
Kate Yakimchuk overeating stress science Psychology 15 June 2023