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·August 26, 2023·7 min read

Debunking the Social Media & Teen Anxiety Myth

Contrary to popular belief, a six-year study reveals that increased use of social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok does not lead to higher rates of anxiety and depression among young people. Following 800 children from age 10 to 16, the study found that symptoms of mental health issues remained stable irrespective of social media habits.

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·July 6, 2023·7 min read

Gender Gaps in Reading

A study indicates significant gender differences in letter-sound knowledge in Norway, with girls showing superior skills. However, such a gap is absent in Iceland, where early focus on letters and sounds, rather than whole words, sees both genders equally competent.

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·April 20, 2023·8 min read

Beyond Words: Children Use Cognitive Skills in Language Learning

A new study challenges widely held assumptions about language acquisition in children, finding language learning and cognitive skills are interconnected.

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·January 26, 2023·7 min read

Lifelong Marriage Lowers Risk of Dementia

Long-term, continuous marriage from mid-life to old age is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia.

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·January 25, 2023·2 min read

Mini2P Microscope Goes Global

The Mini2P microscope can be used to record brain activity in live, freely moving mice.

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·January 23, 2023·7 min read

Children Learn to Read Faster – Given Appropriate Challenges

When teaching a child to read, giving them challenges individually adapted to their levels is most effective.

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·December 7, 2022·6 min read

Are the Youngest Children in Class Overmedicated?

Younger children in a class are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than their older peers. The younger children have an 80% higher risk of being prescribed medications to control ADHD.

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·September 22, 2022·4 min read

Keys to Keeping Your Brain Healthy

Three factors have been identified that help keep your brain at its best.

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·June 13, 2022·4 min read

True Grit: Keeping the Faith, or Willingness to Push Yourself, as You Age

Maintaining a growth mindset and belief in yourself as you age helps you succeed at skills you wish to master.

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Featured Psychology

·May 20, 2022·4 min read

Ruminating on Our Ruminations Causes More Depression

Negative metacognitions and rumination can exacerbate symptoms of depression, researchers say.

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·April 23, 2022·3 min read

Passion Is the Biggest Key to Success

For those who are considered the "best of the best" in their professional field, passion for what they do is key to their success.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 20, 2022·7 min read

An Open-Source Miniature Brain Microscope

A new miniature brain microscope, dubbed Mini2P, allows researchers to study neural network activity at high resolution in animals behaving naturally.

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Gender Gaps in Reading

Beyond Words: Children Use Cognitive Skills in Language Learning

Lifelong Marriage Lowers Risk of Dementia

Mini2P Microscope Goes Global

Children Learn to Read Faster – Given Appropriate Challenges

Are the Youngest Children in Class Overmedicated?

True Grit: Keeping the Faith, or Willingness to Push Yourself, as You Age

Ruminating on Our Ruminations Causes More Depression

Passion Is the Biggest Key to Success

An Open-Source Miniature Brain Microscope

Fumes from Indoor Cooking Fuels Linked to Developmental Delays

Mood Dips During Pill Pause

Visual Recognition Memory: Familiarity Decoded by Brief Spikes

HSN Neuron Unravels Behavior Mysteries

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