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·April 17, 2021·4 min read

‘Deprogramming’ Qanon Followers Ignores Free Will and Why They Adopted the Beliefs in the First Place

Researchers warn that "deprogramming" beliefs of those who believe in outlandish conspiracy theories may be detrimentally harmful. Instead, they suggest a more cautious approach, such as listening to their concerns and problems, may prove to be a better option. Read More

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·April 17, 2021·5 min read

Female Robots Are Seen as Being the Most Human. Why?

Researchers investigate why feminine robots and AI systems, such as Siri and Alexa, are considered to be more humanistic than their male counterparts. Read More

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·April 17, 2021·4 min read

Virtual Humans Are Equal to Real Ones in Helping People Practice New Leadership Skills

Computer-generated, or virtual humans, prove to be just as good as humans in helping people practice leadership skills. Read More

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·April 16, 2021·8 min read

Psilocybin Performs At Least As Well as Leading Antidepressant in Small Study

Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms, is as effective at treating depression as conventional SSRI antidepressants. Researchers report, that although not significantly significant, early findings reveal those treated with psilocybin experienced more rapid and greater reductions in depression symptoms than those treated with SSRIs. Read More

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·April 16, 2021·4 min read

Older Adults Most Likely to Make the Effort to Help Others

Older adults are more likely to make an effort to help others, a new study reports. Researchers found, when faced with tasks that required more effort, older adults were more likely to offer help than younger people. By contrast, younger adults were more selfish and put in higher levels of effort for self-benefit. Read More

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·April 16, 2021·6 min read

Doomscrolling: Why We Do It, and How We Can Stop

People are reporting an uptick in personal "doomscrolling" activities online. Marked by consuming excessive amounts of negative content during one sitting, doomscrolling may be linked to anxiety. Researchers provide suggestions about how people can halt doomscrolling activities. Read More

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·April 15, 2021·3 min read

Adolescents With Lack of Empathy Show Early Signs of Psychopathy

Teens who display callous-unemotional traits are at higher risk of developing psychopathic traits as they enter adulthood. Read More

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·April 15, 2021·5 min read

Study Links Parkinson’s Disease and Neuroticism

A new study reveals those who score high on the personality traits associated with neuroticism are at higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Read More

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·April 15, 2021·5 min read

Spending Time on Household Chores May Improve Brain Health

Spending time performing household chores may help to improve brain health, especially for older adults. Researchers found older adults who spent more time engaging in housework had greater brain volume, specifically in the frontal lobe and hippocampus, brain areas associated with memory and cognition. Read More

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·April 15, 2021·3 min read

New Measure to Predict Stress Resilience

Increased sensitivity in the locus coeruleus-norepinephrine system in the brain drives the development of anxiety in depression. The findings shed new light on the neurobiological mechanisms behind stress resilience. Read More

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·April 14, 2021·6 min read

Women Describe Specific Techniques to Increase Their Own Pleasure

Survey study identifies four main techniques women feel enhance their sexual pleasure. Researchers say understanding the dynamics of pleasure and satisfaction experienced during sexual encounters is critical to good sexual health overall. Read More

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·April 14, 2021·4 min read

Genetic Predisposition to Schizophrenia May Increase Risk of Psychosis From Cannabis Use

While cannabis users reported more psychotic experiences than non-users generally, the effect was more pronounced in those with a genetic risk factor for schizophrenia. Read More

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