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A new study: No time to sleep – do these things to survive
Sometimes people find themselves in situations when they just can't afford a proper sleep - so what can they do? New research tried to find the best way to combat drowsiness and fatigue during a 16-hour overnight duty.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep patterns sleep deprivation health nightshifters Psychology 23 December 2023
A new study: You can’t sleep – it can be your blood pressure
Have you ever noticed that sometimes it's just extremely hard for you to fall asleep? If you're a woman, then it might be tied to your blood pressure, a new study claims.
Kate Yakimchuk blood pressure sleep patterns health insomnia Psychology 23 December 2023
A new study: Sleep well – that’s how you can avoid depression
Regularly sleeping less than 5 hours a night can increase the risk of developing various depressive symptoms. We used to believe that poor sleep was merely a consequence of various mental health issues, but this new data shows that the ties between sleep and mental illness is more intricate than previously thought.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep patterns mental health depression anxiety Psychology 23 December 2023
Night Sweats Tied To Sleep Apnea: A New Study
Sleep apnea is a condition where a person's breathing is interrupted while they are asleep. Symptoms include feeling breathless, fatigued, and drowsy.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep apnea sweat breathing sleep patterns health Psychology 22 December 2023
Getting Rid Of Childhood Trauma: A New Study
Childhood trauma can have a huge and lasting negative effect on health and general well-being. However, a recent experiment found that brain changes resulting from early trauma may be reversible if treated early.
Kate Yakimchuk child development trauma brain development treatment Psychology 22 December 2023
How AI Can Predict Your Future: A New Study
A recent experiment has shown that AI can be used to predict some events in people's lives. Modern AI can organize the data and make predictions about someone's life, including even estimating the time of death.
Kate Yakimchuk artificial intelligence predicting future fate people Psychology 22 December 2023
Holidays Are Full Of Unhealthy Habits: A New Experiment
During the festive season, which is meant for joy, many Americans face difficulty maintaining their health due to a busy schedule. In a survey, two-thirds of respondents acknowledged overeating, almost 45% reported taking a break from exercise, and more than half felt tired with reduced personal time.
Kate Yakimchuk holidays healthy food binge eating alcohol Psychology 21 December 2023
Your Playlist Shows Your Morals: A New Study
A new experiment has revealed a curious link between people's musical preferences and their moral values. It offers new information on the impact of music on our moral compass.
Kate Yakimchuk music morals music taste preferences Psychology 21 December 2023
Testing Social Media Addiction: A New Study
The fast-paced changes in digital media pose a challenge for researchers studying digital addiction, as popular platforms today might become obsolete soon. Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a tool to measure digital media addiction, ensuring its relevance despite technological shifts.
Kate Yakimchuk social media addiction screen time tips Psychology 21 December 2023
Partner Preferences Change With Age: A New Study
A team of researchers conducted an extensive global study on single women, exploring the nuanced relationships between age and partner preferences. The study, encompassing over 20,000 women aged 18 to 68 from almost 150 countries, revealed that the majority of partner preferences exhibited minimal variation across various age groups.
Kate Yakimchuk relationship preferences love partners priority Psychology 20 December 2023
Hidden Benefits of Caregiving: A New Experiment
Caring for an aging person can be challenging, but a recent experiment questions the assumption that family caregiving inevitably leads to depression. The study suggests that depression in adult caregivers is primarily linked to the serious health problems of their loved ones, and becoming a caregiver is associated with fewer depressive symptoms.
Kate Yakimchuk caregiving seniors mental health health benefits Psychology 20 December 2023
Workplace Gossips Can Be Beneficial: A New Study
Some people like gossiping while also acknowledging that gossip is bad - but are they? Positive gossip in the workplace can have a significant impact on reducing employee turnover, according to a new surprising experiment.
Kate Yakimchuk gossip communication work place work communication Psychology 20 December 2023
Dangers of Body Dissatisfaction: A New Study on Kids' Depression
New research highlights the fact that dissatisfaction with one's body at age 11 is linked to a higher risk of depression by age 14. The experiment involved over 13,000 individuals, focusing on individuals born 2000-2002.
Kate Yakimchuk children depression body weight body image Psychology 19 December 2023
Work Out for Good Brains: A New Study on Sports And Brain Health
A new international study highlights a notable connection between regular exercise and improved brain health. The experiment involved over 10,000 people, analyzing various MRI brain scans of different people.
Kate Yakimchuk cognitive decline cognitive skills sports health Psychology 19 December 2023
Breastfed Babies Are Smarter: A New Study On Infant Brain Development
A recent study suggests that breastfeeding, even alongside formula feeding, can positively influence an infant. The infant's gut metabolome, impacting brain development and potentially boosting test scores in later years.
Kate Yakimchuk breastfeeding parenting tips intelligence child development Psychology 19 December 2023
Childhood Adversity Leads to Headaches: A New Study
Experiencing tough times in childhood, like abuse or neglect, may increase the chances of having headaches as adults, suggests a new study. However, it's essential to know this research doesn't prove that these childhood experiences directly cause headaches; it just shows there's a connection.
Kate Yakimchuk child development childhood headache adversity Psychology 18 December 2023
A Birthday Paradox: Curious Research
Specialists have discovered a curious occurrence - kids often share their birthday months with their mothers. Many people share the same birth month as their mothers, as revealed by a study of millions of families.
Kate Yakimchuk mother birthday new baby interesting facts Psychology 18 December 2023
Yoga Nidra For Well-being: A New Study
Modern people are well-aware that yoga can be highly beneficial for their health, but what about yoga that doesn't require movements at all? A new study shows that Yoga Nidra can be quite beneficial for your well-being.
Kate Yakimchuk yoga nidra mental health relaxation stress Psychology 18 December 2023
Hold Your Babies More: A New Experiment
Premature babies need physical contact with their parents to become more socially developed, a new study claims. The research reveals that special skin-to-skin contact between parents and very premature babies improves the child's social skills during the crucial first hours of life.
Kate Yakimchuk baby health child development parenting communication Psychology 17 December 2023
No Sleep Means Poor Work: A New Study
A recent study looked at how the way people live affects how well they do their jobs in Japan. The results showed that not getting enough sleep was the main thing that made work not go well for both men and women.
Kate Yakimchuk sleep patterns work effectiveness brain activity health Psychology 17 December 2023