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Anglia Ruskin University

·May 9, 2025·5 min read

Using Music to Detect Concussion in Kids

A new music therapy-based tool called MuSICCA may transform how healthcare teams assess consciousness in children with severe brain injuries. Developed to address the lack of reliable diagnostic methods for children aged 2 to 18, MuSICCA uses tailored live music performed by a therapist to evoke and record patient responses.

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·July 19, 2024·5 min read

Childhood Vision Loss Affects Sound Distance Judgement

New research reveals that individuals who experience vision loss before age 10 struggle more with judging sound distance compared to those who lose sight later in life. This difficulty in perceiving the location of sounds has significant implications for safety and navigation. The study highlights the need for tailored healthcare solutions for those with early vision loss to enhance their quality of life.

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·April 24, 2024·3 min read

Moderate Exercise Linked to Lower Depression Risk

Low to moderate intensity exercise significantly reduces depression rates. The umbrella review analyzed global studies and found a 23% decrease in depression risk and a 26% decrease in anxiety risk associated with physical activities like gardening and walking.

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·February 27, 2024·3 min read

Prevalence of Female Psychopaths: More Common than Believed

Researchers provide novel insights into female psychopathy, challenging the conventional 6:1 male-to-female psychopath ratio with new evidence suggesting a closer 1.2:1 ratio. The research indicates that societal gender biases have obscured the true nature and prevalence of female psychopaths, who often employ manipulation and seduction rather than violence to achieve their goals.

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·November 9, 2023·4 min read

Mental Health Tied to Physical Ills

A comprehensive study discovered a strong correlation between severe mental illnesses and physical multimorbidity. Analyzing data from almost 200,000 psychiatric patients, the study found these individuals are nearly twice as likely to experience chronic physical conditions compared to those without mental disorders.

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·October 16, 2023·3 min read

Spotting Corporate Psychopaths

Research sheds light on how to identify and manage individuals termed 'corporate psychopaths' within the business realm. These individuals, making up roughly 1% of adults, lack emotions such as guilt or empathy but often rise to leadership positions due to their charismatic traits.

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·October 13, 2023·6 min read

Pregnancy and Body Image Perception

A novel meta-analysis, encapsulating insights from 5,200 pregnant and 4,172 non-pregnant women, uncovers the multifaceted impacts of pregnancy on body image, revealing nuanced individual variations that range from heightened body positivity to intensified dissatisfaction. While average body image dissatisfaction levels paralleled those in the general female populace, individual experiences deviated notably, intertwining with a complex tapestry of personal, psychological, and societal factors.

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·May 17, 2023·5 min read

Corporate Psychopaths: Unmasking the Silent Threat to Financial Stability

A new study highlights the need for corporations to identify and manage "corporate psychopaths" to prevent financial crises. The research, focusing on Bernie Madoff, the perpetrator of the largest Ponzi scheme in history, underscores how certain psychopathic traits can lead to recklessness and greed, potentially causing organizational and economic collapse.

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·March 27, 2023·3 min read

A Dream Collaboration for Neuroscientists and Artists

A new immersive art experience from artists with depersonalization symptoms explores how people experience life from different perspectives, both while awake and while dreaming.

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·March 18, 2023·3 min read

Attending Live Sport Improves Well-being

Attending sports events has a positive impact on two measures of well-being; it helps improve life satisfaction and also reduces feelings of loneliness.

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·November 29, 2022·3 min read

The Real Benefits of Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Spending time enjoying white spaces by taking a walk in the snow this Winter can have a positive effect on your bodily appreciation, a new study reports.