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·March 14, 2022·4 min read

Air Pollution Linked to Depressive Symptoms in Adolescents

An increase in depressive symptoms in adolescence has been linked to ozone exposure as a result of air pollution, even in areas that meet air quality standards.

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·May 9, 2019·3 min read

Anger more harmful to health of older adults than sadness

Experiencing daily anger increases inflammation and raises the risk of developing chronic illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer, in those aged 80 and over.

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·February 16, 2021·4 min read

Answer Quickly to Be Believed

The longer a person hesitates before answering a question, the less sincere their response seems to others.

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·September 26, 2022·3 min read

Anxiety During Pregnancy Can Lead To Earlier Births

Women who experience anxiety while pregnant are more likely to give birth earlier than women who don't.

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·April 13, 2026·5 min read

Boredom Paradox: Dull Small Talk is Actually Better Than You Think

We consistently underestimate how much we’ll enjoy "boring" conversations. Researchers found that engagement, not the topic, is what actually drives social satisfaction.

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·October 20, 2023·4 min read

Choosing Ignorance: 40% Shun Consequence Knowledge for Selfish Gains

New research unveiled that when faced with a choice, 40% of individuals opt to remain ignorant about how their decisions impact others, often leveraging this unawareness to act more selfishly. The researchers equates this behavior to consumers who turn a blind eye to the problematic origins of products they purchase.

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·September 25, 2020·4 min read

COVID-19 Spurs Anxious and Upsetting Dreams

New studies reveal COVID-19 is having a negative impact on sleep, spurring dreams that cause anxiety and emotional upset. Women appear to experience more disturbing dreams than men.

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·August 21, 2023·5 min read

Depression’s Lingering Shadow on Perception

Individuals who have rebounded from a major depressive episode display a distinctive cognitive pattern, processing negative information more extensively and positive information less so than those without a history of depression.

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·August 19, 2024·4 min read

Digital Swiping Increases Boredom, Reduces Video Enjoyment

Swiping through online videos to alleviate boredom may actually make people more bored and less satisfied with the content, according to new research. The study found that switching between short video snippets or fast-forwarding through them leaves viewers feeling less engaged and more restless. Participants reported greater satisfaction and meaningful engagement when they watched a single video without interruptions. The findings suggest that to enhance enjoyment, viewers should minimize digital switching and focus on fully engaging with the content.

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·May 17, 2024·5 min read

Distracted Eating Fuels Later Indulgence

Distractions during meals, such as watching videos or playing games, can lead to decreased enjoyment and satisfaction, triggering compensatory overconsumption of pleasurable activities later. This phenomenon, termed "hedonic compensation," suggests that individuals seek to fulfill their unmet enjoyment quota by indulging in other pleasurable activities.

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·February 27, 2017·4 min read

Do You Look Like Your Name?

Cultural stereotypes could be the reason why people are pretty good at matching names to faces, a new study reports.

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·April 16, 2025·4 min read

Early Maternal Affection Shapes Key Personality Traits for Life

Affectionate mothering in early childhood may play a lasting role in shaping personality traits that influence educational, professional, and health outcomes. A study of over 2,200 identical twins found that maternal warmth between ages 5 and 10 predicted higher levels of openness, conscientiousness, and agreeableness at age 18.