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Twitter image colors and content could help identify users with depression, anxiety

Neuroscience NewsMay 15, 2019

Combining artificial intelligence and computer vision technology, researchers were able to determine anxiety and depression risks from peoples' Twitter profile pictures.... Read More...

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Negative Experiences on Social Media Tied to Higher Odds of Feeling Lonely

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 22, 2019

According to a new study, negative interactions on social media may increase feelings of loneliness and social isolation in young adults.... Read More...

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Link Between Happiness and Air Quality in China

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

A new study reports the moods expressed by people on social media tend to decline when air pollution gets worse.... Read More...

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Excessive Social Media Use Comparable to Drug Addiction

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

A new study shows an association between excessive social media use and impaired risky decision making, a common deficient in substance addiction.... Read More...

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Baby Boomers More Likely to Spread Fake News

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

Study reveals less than 9% of Americans shared links to fake news via social media during the 2016 presidential election. However, the behavior was disproportionately common in baby boomers, or those over the age of 65.... Read More...

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Negative Social Media Behaviors Associated with Depression in Millennials

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2019

Researchers link social media factors to major depressive disorder in Millennials. The study found those with MDD were less likely to post photos of themselves with other people and reported having less social media followers.... Read More...

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Tips For A New Year Tuneup For Your Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 31, 2018

Researchers provide strategies for enhancing brain health and lowering stress in the new year.... Read More...

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The Complicated Relationship Between Social Media and Depression

Neuroscience NewsDecember 5, 2018

A new study reveals a correlation between the passive use of social media and depression symptoms such as loneliness and fatigue. ... Read More...

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I’ll Believe It When I Meme It

Neuroscience NewsDecember 2, 2018

Researchers say memes may seem harmless, but they have the potential to spread damaging messages. A new study found memes that spread prejudiced messages are more likely to be believed if they are paired with endorsements from like-minded people.... Read More...

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Using Twitter to Monitor Social Jet Lag

Neuroscience NewsNovember 16, 2018

Researchers have managed to find a way to measure social 'jet lag', a mismatch between circadian rhythm and the realities of daily schedules, by analyzing patterns of activity on Twitter.... Read More...

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Social Media’s Negative Impact on How We View Our Bodies

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2018

According to researchers, social media use in young women can have a negative impact on the way they view their own bodies and appearance. The study reports women who engage with photos of friends they consider to be more attractive than themselves feel worse about their own appearance directly after viewing.... Read More...

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Social Media Buffers Against Depression in Older Adults in Pain

Neuroscience NewsOctober 17, 2018

According to researchers, social media use can help to reduce depression in older people who are in pain.... Read More...

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Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Infants with autism risk may be less likely to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar speech patterns

Don’t overdo omega-6 fat consumption during pregnancy

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AI

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Psychology

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