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·November 16, 2015·3 min read

Moderate Coffee Drinking May Lower Risk of Premature Death

A new study reports people who drink 3-5 cups of coffee a day are less likely to die prematurely from some neurological disorders and other illnesses than those who don't drink coffee.

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Featured Psychology

·November 16, 2015·5 min read

A Surprising Link Between Eating Disorders and Bullying

A new study reports bullies are twice as likely to display symptoms of bulimia as other children who were not involved in bullying.

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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 16, 2015·3 min read

How Our Brains Emotionally Respond to Sounds

A new neuroimaging study illuminates how room acoustics can influence emotion.

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Featured Psychology

·November 16, 2015·1 min read

New Dads Face Increased Anxiety and Mental Health Risks

Researchers report men are at risk for anxiety and other mental health problems following the birth of their child.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·November 15, 2015·4 min read

Psychiatric Assessments for Predicting Violence are Ineffective

A new study reports current psychiatric assessments for predicting violence in psychiatric patients and prisoners is ineffective. Researchers propose a new approach to risk assessment for future instances of violence.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·November 14, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Create Neuropsychiatric Cellular Biobank

Researchers collaborate to create a neuropsychiatric cellular biobank.

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Featured Psychology

·November 14, 2015·3 min read

Men Who Eat Garlic Smell More Attractive

A new study reports the body odor of men who eat garlic is attractive to women.

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Featured Neurology

·November 14, 2015·5 min read

Common Myths and Truths About Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's specialist compiles eight myths and truths about the disease to help shed light and raise general awareness.

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Featured Psychology

·November 14, 2015·6 min read

Women With Apple Shaped Bodies More Prone to Binge Eating

According to a new study, women with apple shaped bodies may be at higher risk of binge eating episodes.

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Featured Psychology

·November 13, 2015·3 min read

Saying ‘Sorry’ to Kids Mends Relationships, But Doesn’t Heal Hurt

For young children, hearing an apology doesn't help heal hurt feelings, but it does help mend relationships, a new study reports.

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Featured Psychology

·November 13, 2015·3 min read

Teasing Girls About Weight Has Lasting Impact on Body Image and Eating Behaviors

A new study reports playground teasing about weight has lasting impact on girls' eating habits and body perception.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·November 13, 2015·3 min read

Virality of Positive Emotions

A new study reports positive emotions spread virally through Twitter feeds.

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