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Psychedelics May Lessen Fear of Death and Dying, Similar to Feelings Reported by Those Who’ve Had Near Death Experiences

Both those who experienced a natural near-death experience and those who had a near-death experience while taking psychedelics report less fear of death and a lasting, spiritual positive experience.

Psychotic Symptoms in Children May Have a Genetic Cause

Findings implicate copy number variants (CNVs) in the development of childhood psychosis. Researchers recommend chromosomal array testing for children with psychosis.

Sleepless and Selfish: Lack of Sleep Makes Us Less Generous

A lack of sleep impairs our basic social conscience, making us less willing to help others.

News Addiction Linked to Not Only Poor Mental Wellbeing but Physical Health Too

Those who addictively consume news are more likely to suffer from stress, anxiety, and physical health problems, a new study reports.

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How the Sounds We Hear Help Us Predict How Things Feel

Sensory systems in the brain are closely interconnected, with regions that respond to touch also involved when we listen to specific sounds connected to touching certain objects.

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Despite Flexibility, Gig Work and Insecure Income Prove Harmful to US Workers

Income insecurity associated with "gig work" and other forms of non-traditional employment has a negative effect on the overall health and wellbeing of workers.

World Trade Center Responders With Cognitive Impairments Show Signs of New Form of Dementia

First responders at the World Trade Center who experience cognitive impairment and PTSD have a different presentation of white matter in the brain compared to first responders with cognitive impairment without PTSD. Researchers say the findings point to a new and specific form of dementia for those responders with PTSD.

Distorted Time Perception During the Pandemic

Many people report their perception of time felt distorted during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, including problems in tracking the day of the week or feeling as though time was passing slower. Researchers say this temporal disintegration was, in part, associated with pandemic related stressors.