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·April 9, 2021·5 min read

Masculine Traits Linked to Better Parenting For Some Dads

Some traditional masculine stereotypes, such as being adventurous and competitive, were linked to being better fathers to infant children. This is especially true if men also adopt a nurturing role. However, one trait, hostile sexism, was not linked to improvements in parenting skills.

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·March 16, 2021·6 min read

How Pregnancy Turns the Stress Response on Its Head

Immune cells in the uterus and placenta of stressed pregnant mice were not activated, but researchers found increased levels of inflammation in the developing fetal brain. Additionally, prenatal stress led to reductions in gut microbial strains and functions, especially in those linked to inflammation.

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·March 15, 2021·5 min read

What Happens in Your Brain When You ‘Lose Yourself’ in Fiction

Using characters from "Game of Thrones", researchers investigated what happens in the brain when people immerse themselves in fiction. The study found the more people became immersed in a story, the more they "became" the fictional character while reading. This was reflected in activity changes in the ventromedial prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain associated with thinking about one's self.

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·March 12, 2021·5 min read

Stress Reduction as a Path to Eating Less Fast Food

Reducing stress in young mothers was associated with a decrease in fast food consumption and an improvement in dietary habits.

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·January 22, 2021·6 min read

Lack of Sleep and Stress Can Lead to Symptoms Resembling Concussion

Lack of sleep, pre-existing mental health conditions, and increased stress appear to be key symptoms of post-concussion syndrome, a new study reports.

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·January 4, 2021·5 min read

Using Artificial Intelligence to Find New Uses for Existing Medications

A new machine-learning algorithm is assisting researchers to determine which existing drugs can be repurposed effectively for other conditions.

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·December 28, 2020·6 min read

One Psychedelic Experience May Lessen Trauma of Racial Injustice

A single dose of psychedelic treatments can help alleviate symptoms of depression, stress, and trauma in those who have experienced racial injustice.

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·December 19, 2020·4 min read

In Fiction, We Remember the Deaths That Make Us Sad

In fiction, people are more likely to recall the deaths of characters perceived as "meaningful", rather than ones they considered to be "pleasurable".

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·December 14, 2020·4 min read

The Power of Validation in Helping People Stay Positive

Validating another person's negative emotions or experiences can help foster a more positive mental outlook.

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·December 3, 2020·4 min read

Autism Study Suggests Connection Between Repetitive Behaviors and Gut Problems

A new study reports on a link between repetitive behaviors associated with autism and gastrointestinal problems. Researchers also found a connection between the severity of ASD symptoms and an increased risk of children experiencing more severe constipation, stomach pains, and other GI problems. However, no association was found between GI problems and social or communication difficulties associated with ASD.

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·November 23, 2020·4 min read

Measuring Risk-Taking by Watching People Move Computer Mice

People whose computer mouse drifted toward a safer option on the screen, even when they ultimately decided to select a riskier option, may be more risk avoidant than their choices would indicate.