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·March 1, 2023·3 min read

What Distinguishes Fans From Celebrity Stalkers?

Study reveals specific factors, including boredom and threats to harm, that were associated with an increased likelihood of a person becoming a celebrity stalker. Those who admire celebrities based on their ability to entertain alone are less likely to become a stalker.

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·February 15, 2023·3 min read

Paying Attention to Faces May Be Linked With Psychopathology Levels and ‘Big Five’ Personality Traits

Those who are more empathetic and those who score high on extraversion, agreeableness, and openness personality traits are more likely to focus on faces. Those with psychological disorders including depression, anxiety, and alexithymia tend to focus less on faces.

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·February 8, 2023·4 min read

We Still Don’t Know Which Factors Most Affect Cognitive Decline as We Age

Findings of a new study suggest more research needs to be done to identify the major factors contributing to the rate of cognitive decline associated with aging.

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·February 1, 2023·3 min read

Joy at the Café: Tweets Reveal Where in Cities People Express Different Emotions

Using data from Twitter, researchers were able to determine specific events and locations within cities that were associated with different emotions. Train stations and transportation sites were associated with less joy and more disgust, while hotels and restaurants were linked to a greater expression of joy.

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·February 1, 2023·3 min read

New Association Between Social Isolation and Dementia Risk Factors

Loneliness and a lack of social support contribute to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. The findings add to the growing body of evidence linking social isolation to Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 31, 2023·5 min read

Beta-Blocker Use Associated With Lower Rates of Violence

Beta-blockers, a class of drugs commonly used to treat hypertension and cardiovascular disorders, appear to reduce aggressive and violent behaviors, and can reduce suicidal behaviors.

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·January 25, 2023·3 min read

Sleep Disorders in Parents and Children Associated With More Parental Stress

Parental stress is higher in parents who suffer from sleep disorders or have children with disordered sleeping.

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·January 24, 2023·3 min read

Abnormal 12-Hour Cyclic Gene Activity Found in Schizophrenic Brains

Postmortem brains of those with schizophrenia have fewer genes associated with 12-hour activity cycles in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. Mitochondrial-related genes in the dlPFC did maintain a 12-hour rhythm, but their activity did not peak at normal times.

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·January 21, 2023·3 min read

Exploring the Features of Music That People Fall Asleep To

While most people prefer to drift off to sleep listening to quieter and slower songs, some feel more relaxed when listening to familiar, high-energy popular music.

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·January 17, 2023·4 min read

Combining Multiple Maps Reveals New Genetic Risk Factors for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Study uncovers new genetic risk factors for age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in adults.

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·November 30, 2022·3 min read

Five Precepts of Buddhism May Be Linked to Lower Depression Risk

Those who score high for neuroticism and stress have a reduced risk of developing depression if they follow the five precepts of Buddhism, a new study reports.

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·November 16, 2022·4 min read

Is Ayahuasca Safe? New Study Tallies Adverse Events

Used to help treat mental health conditions, and improve spirituality, the plant-based psychoactive ayahuasca is becoming more popular. Researchers say there is a high rate of adverse physical and psychological effects from using ayahuasca although they are not generally severe.