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·January 21, 2018·2 min read

Let’s Make a Deal: Could AI Compromise Better than Humans?

AI researchers developed an algorithm that teaches machines to win games, cooperate, compromise and even trash talk.

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·February 10, 2017·4 min read

Study Links Brain Stem Volume and Aggression in Autism

Researchers have identified a correlation between brain stem volume and aggressive behavior in children with autism. Smaller brain stems appear to be associated with an increased likelihood of aggression.

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·May 13, 2020·4 min read

Is video game addiction real?

A six-year-long study reveals 90% of gamers do not play in a way that is harmful or causes long-term negative outcomes. 10% of gamers develop an addiction to video gaming. Those with video gaming addiction display higher levels of depression, aggression, anxiety, and cell phone addiction than their peers who play games but are not addicted.A six-year-long study reveals 90% of gamers do not play in a way that is harmful or causes long-term negative outcomes. 10% of gamers develop an addiction to video gaming. Those with video gaming addiction display higher levels of depression, aggression, anxiety, and cell phone addiction than their peers who play games but are not addicted.

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·November 3, 2016·5 min read

Sunshine Matters a Lot to Mental Health: Temperature, Pollution and Rain Not So Much

When it comes to your mental and emotional health, the amount of time between sunrise and sunset is the weather variable that matters most, a new study reports.

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·February 15, 2018·3 min read

Running Helps Brain Stave off Effects of Chronic Stress

Researchers report running can help mitigate the impact chronic stress has on the hippocampus.

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·May 22, 2019·4 min read

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

Researchers report one method to help combat anti-vaccine information and reduce vaccine hesitancy is to introduce those with negative views about immunizations to someone who has suffered a vaccine-preventable disease. The study reports 70% of students who were exposed to someone with a vaccine-preventable disease moved from vaccine hesitancy to pro-vaccine. Overall, 75% of those who were anti-vaccine increased their vaccine attitude scores, with 50% moving to a pro-vaccine stance.

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·May 31, 2018·4 min read

Mothers with High Emotional and Cognitive Control Help Their Children Behave

A new study reports mothers who demonstrate better emotional control and problem solving abilities have a more positive influence on their child's behavior.

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·September 24, 2019·3 min read

Impostor syndrome is more common than you think

Impostor syndrome, feeling as though you are a fraud even though you are capable and qualified for a position, is more common than previously believed. Reaching out to family and friends outside the situation can help to reduce feelings of impostorism.

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·November 30, 2017·5 min read

Gene Variant That Protects Against Alzheimer’s Identified

Researchers report people with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's and who carry a variant in the RAB10 gene, may be more resilient to the disease than those without the genetic variant.

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·August 17, 2019·2 min read

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

In a world of digital assistants, are we forgetting our manners? Not yet, researchers say. Using Siri and Alexas is not making adults rude. However, this may not be the case for children. Fortunately, digital assistant service provides are taking steps to reward children for general politeness.

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·January 11, 2017·5 min read

Superhero Culture Magnifies Aggressive, Not Defending Behaviors

Kids pick up themes of aggression, rather than defending behaviors, from exposure to the superhero culture, a new study reports.

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·November 17, 2022·5 min read

Violent Sexual Predators Use Dating Apps as Hunting Grounds

Many people turn to dating apps to find companionship and love, however, researchers say sexual predators are using dating apps to secure new victims. A new study reveals 14% of rapes committed by an acquaintance occurred as a result of meeting via a dating app. Victims with mental illnesses and other vulnerabilities were the most targeted, and the attacks were significantly more violent.

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Brigham Young University

Let’s Make a Deal: Could AI Compromise Better than Humans?

Study Links Brain Stem Volume and Aggression in Autism

Is video game addiction real?

Sunshine Matters a Lot to Mental Health: Temperature, Pollution and Rain Not So Much

Running Helps Brain Stave off Effects of Chronic Stress

Want to help the vaccine hesitant become pro-vaccine? Have them meet someone with a vaccine-preventable disease

Mothers with High Emotional and Cognitive Control Help Their Children Behave

Gene Variant That Protects Against Alzheimer’s Identified

Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?

Violent Sexual Predators Use Dating Apps as Hunting Grounds

Shaping Young Minds: Neurodevelopment Interventions for Psychiatric Disorders

Ultra-Processed Foods: AI’s New Contribution to Nutrition Science

Aging Myelin: A New Perspective in Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

Promising Phase 2 Trial Results for Pembrolizumab in Metastatic Brain Cancer

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