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·March 18, 2024·4 min read

Loneliness in Midlife: A Growing Gap Between US and Europe

New research highlights a significant loneliness gap between middle-aged adults in the U.S. and their European counterparts, with Americans experiencing higher levels. The study utilized data from over 53,000 participants to explore loneliness trends across three generations, finding that U.S. adults report increasing loneliness, particularly among younger generations.

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·February 22, 2024·4 min read

The Impact of Violent Neighborhoods on Brain Development

Children living in violent neighborhoods exhibit increased amygdala reactivity, signaling heightened sensitivity to threats, which can affect mental health and socioemotional functioning. However, nurturing parenting can protect against these adverse effects, reducing exposure to community violence and its impact on the brain.

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·December 21, 2023·5 min read

Sleep Deprivation’s Toll on Emotions

Researchers examined over fifty years of research to highlight the profound impact of sleep loss on emotional well-being. Analyzing data from 154 studies with 5,715 participants, the research team found that sleep deprivation leads to a decrease in positive emotions and an increase in anxiety symptoms.

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·December 12, 2023·6 min read

Rejecting Invites: Less Impact on Relationships Than Feared

People often overestimate the negative consequences of declining social invitations. The study involved over 2,000 participants across five experiments. It showed that while individuals who declined invitations feared damaging their relationships, the inviters typically felt less upset than expected.

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·November 16, 2023·3 min read

Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Impacts Child Mental Health

Research reveals that children of mothers experiencing high stress, anxiety, or depression during pregnancy may have a greater risk of mental health and behavior issues throughout childhood and adolescence. The study, analyzing data from 55 studies with over 45,000 participants, links maternal distress during pregnancy to children's externalizing behaviors, such as ADHD symptoms and aggression. Importantly, this effect persists even when postnatal psychological distress is considered.

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·November 13, 2023·6 min read

The Energizing Power of Keeping Good Secrets

A recent study reveals that keeping good news a secret can make individuals feel more energized and alive. The research involved over 2,500 participants and found that positive secrets, unlike negative or embarrassing ones, are often kept due to personal desires rather than external pressures.

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·November 2, 2023·5 min read

Post-Pandemic America: Unmasking the Silent Stress Surge of Collective Trauma

The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has instigated a silent surge in stress and mental health issues among Americans. Alarmingly, adults aged 35-44 exhibited the most significant hike in chronic health conditions and mental health diagnoses since the pandemic.

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·October 31, 2023·5 min read

Unlocking Anger’s Potential: A Surprising Key to Goal Achievement

Researchers reveal anger isn't just a negative emotion; it can be a potent driver for goal achievement. They explain that while happiness is often viewed as the ideal state, a blend of emotions, including anger, often yields the best results.

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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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·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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·July 24, 2023·4 min read

Robo-Religion: AI Preachers Questioned for Credibility & Impact on Donations

Religious groups may find their credibility and financial support undermined with the growing use of AI and robot preachers, according to researchers. The study involved experiments with the Mindar humanoid robot in Japan and Pepper in Singapore, both delivering sermons to audiences.

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·June 26, 2023·4 min read

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theorists: More Than Just Paranoia

A new study delves into the intricate psyche of conspiracy theorists, attributing their beliefs to a mixture of personality traits and motivations. The study suggests conspiracy theorists are not necessarily 'mentally unwell', but often resort to conspiracy theories to fulfill unmet needs and rationalize distress.

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Loneliness in Midlife: A Growing Gap Between US and Europe

The Impact of Violent Neighborhoods on Brain Development

Sleep Deprivation’s Toll on Emotions

Maternal Stress During Pregnancy Impacts Child Mental Health

The Energizing Power of Keeping Good Secrets

Post-Pandemic America: Unmasking the Silent Stress Surge of Collective Trauma

Unlocking Anger’s Potential: A Surprising Key to Goal Achievement

Choosing Ignorance: 40% Shun Consequence Knowledge for Selfish Gains

Depression’s Lingering Shadow on Perception

Robo-Religion: AI Preachers Questioned for Credibility & Impact on Donations

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theorists: More Than Just Paranoia

Memory Rewritten: Study Finds No Clear Line Between Episodic and Semantic Retrieval

Brain Stimulation Method Can Evaluate Consciousness in Alzheimer’s Disease

Early Intervention Helps Most Autistic Children Acquire Spoken Language

Brain Conductors Find Precise Connection to Target Cells via Protein Handshake

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