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·December 1, 2016·4 min read

Hallucinogenic Psilocybin Offers Relief For Cancer Related Depression and Anxiety

According to researchers, a single large dose if psilocybin, the active hallucinogenic compound found in magic mushrooms, helped provide relief for people suffering from cancer related depression and anxiety for up to six months.

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·June 8, 2022·2 min read

Do Optimists Live Longer?

People who are more optimistic tend to live longer than those who are more pessimistic, a new study reports.

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·August 20, 2022·5 min read

Stop Dissing Pessimism, It’s Part of Being Human

Pessimism is a fundamental part of the human experience. Researchers say refusing to subscribe entirely to the social drive for the pursuit of happiness and embracing your pessimistic side may be the most reasonable attitude.

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·August 4, 2018·5 min read

Why 419 Scams Continue to Dupe Us

Researchers report 419 scams are still successful as they play on our human vulnerability and optimism.

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·July 2, 2022·4 min read

For Dreamers, Optimism Rules

While popular culture encourages us all to "dream big", researchers say it is important to ground those dreams with a dose of reality.

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·August 26, 2019·4 min read

New evidence that optimists live longer

People with higher levels of optimism had increased odds of surviving past the age of 85.

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·November 21, 2016·4 min read

Working Memory May Play Role in Coping With Negative Events

Researchers report a strong working memory can counter a pessimistic outlook.

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·December 11, 2017·7 min read

Industrial Revolution Left a Damaging Psychological Imprint on Today’s Populations

People who are historically more reliant on the coal industry tend to have more negative personality traits, University of Cambridge researchers report. The researchers believe this could be a lasting effect of the Industrial Revolution.

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·June 13, 2018·4 min read

The Impact Religion Has on Sleep Quality

A new study reveals a link between religious attendance and better sleep quality. Researchers say religiosity could decrease some psychological distress, substance abuse and stress exposure, all of which are associated with sleep outcomes.

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·July 28, 2020·4 min read

Pessimistic Outlook on Life Linked to Life Expectancy

Pessimistic people are more likely to die earlier from cardiovascular disease and other causes, but not from cancer than those who have a more optimistic outlook on life. However, optimists did not have a greater than average life expectancy.