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·April 1, 2023·5 min read

Happy Songs: These Are the Musical Elements That Make Us Feel Good

Listening to your favorite music has a positive effect on your emotional and psychological health. Researchers say music impacts the endocrine system, increasing levels of dopamine and decreasing the stress-associated hormone, cortisol.

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·August 21, 2019·4 min read

Why we remember our youth as one big hedonistic party

Were we as hedonistic as we remember as teens? Most likely not. Researchers look at how we recall memories of our past years and how our youthful experiences helped us form our current identities.

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·May 3, 2018·5 min read

How Artificial Intelligence Can Detect, and Create, Fake News

A new article reports artificial intelligence can be a useful tool in spotting fake news online, but it can also be used to generate misleading, seemingly credible, information.

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·December 15, 2024·6 min read

Visual Silence: Exploring Aphantasia

A new study reveals that aphantasics, people unable to visualize, are more resistant to involuntary visual thoughts, such as imagining a pink elephant. While vivid visual imaginations often lead to intrusive imagery, aphantasics seem to redirect their thoughts to other mental processes, like abstract ideas or auditory daydreaming.

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·July 27, 2019·6 min read

Unmasking Dissociative Disorders: Growing Mental Health Problem Often Overlooked

Dissociative disorders, contrary to popular belief, might affect up to 10-11% of the global population, rivaling the prevalence of mood disorders. These conditions manifest when individuals feel a profound detachment from themselves, their memories, and their emotions, often as a coping mechanism to compartmentalize traumatic events.

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·November 29, 2020·4 min read

Why Our Obsession With Happy Endings Can Lead to Bad Decisions

Study concludes one reason we may make unwise decisions is our preference for a positive outcome.

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·February 5, 2023·7 min read

Ultra-Processed Foods May Lead To Cognitive Decline

Ultra-processed foods have been linked to accelerated cognitive decline associated with aging and an increased risk of developing dementia. Researchers say it may be possible to mitigate some negative dietary effects on cognition by adopting a healthier diet, such as the keto or Mediterranean diet.

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·April 13, 2021·4 min read

Horses Can Recognize Themselves in a Mirror

Previous research has shown chimpanzees and other "intelligent animals" have the ability to recognize their own reflection in a mirror. A new study reveals horses share the ability to recognize themselves. The findings shed new light on self-awareness in the animal kingdom.

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·September 4, 2018·4 min read

What’s Your First Memory? Did It Ever Really Happen?

What is the earliest memory you can recall? How sure are you the event really happened? Researchers say our earliest memories are more likely to be fictional.

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·May 16, 2018·3 min read

A Hangover Pill? Tests Show Promise

Researchers report a new 'hangover drug' can decrease blood alcohol levels by 45% in just four hours. Mice given the drug woke from their alcohol induce sleep faster and with less hangover symptoms than those who did not receive the medication.

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·March 18, 2023·6 min read

People With Personality Disorders Are More Likely to Sign Up for Psychology Studies

Researchers found people with personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder, and those with depression and anxiety are more likely to participate in psychological research studies. Due to this, the findings of studies may be unduly influenced and may be difficult to be replicated.

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·January 5, 2023·5 min read

Free Will: Why People Believe In It Even When They Think They’re Being Manipulated

Researchers question how much free will we really have when we are constantly subjected to manipulative subliminal and direct messages designed to say everything from purchase power to political candidates.