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·August 7, 2021·4 min read

Kids Set Free to Roam on Their Own Feel More Confident Navigating in Adulthood

Children allowed to explore a distance beyond their home either alone or with friends are more confident and accomplished in navigational skills as adults, researchers report.

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·August 6, 2021·5 min read

Desire for Social Status Is a Driver of Narcissism

Both grandiose and vulnerable narcissists crave high social status and recognition. Grandiose narcissists consider themselves more successful at being able to obtain high social status, while vulnerable narcissists do not believe they get the social recognition they deserve.

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·August 5, 2021·5 min read

Calf Muscles and Blood Pressure Can Predict Dementia Risk

Researchers discuss how blood pressure can influence dementia risks and report raising diastolic blood pressure through daily soleus muscle, or calf muscle, stimulation can help reverse signs of cognitive decline associated with aging.

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·August 3, 2021·4 min read

Our Brains Perceive Our Environment Differently When We’re Lying Down

When we lie down, our brains decrease reliance on information related to the external world and increase reliance on internal perceptions generated by the sense of touch.

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·July 31, 2021·7 min read

Seriously Funny: Humor Is a Character Strength

Researchers say the use and appreciation of humor is positive for overall wellbeing and psychological health.

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·July 31, 2021·5 min read

Personality Tests With Deep-Sounding Questions Provide Shallow Answers About the ‘True’ You

Social media feeds are full of online tests offering to reveal your personality traits with seemingly deep questions. However, researchers say these online personality tests are going to reveal very little about your innermost essence.

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·July 30, 2021·3 min read

Lead Exposure During Childhood May Influence Adult Personality, and Not for the Better

The effects of lead exposure on overall health have been well document, but a new study reveals early exposure to pollution can have a detrimental effect on personality. Researchers report those who were born following the decline of environmental lead levels had more mature personalities and were more conscientious and less had lower levels of neuroticism than those born in generation with higher lead levels.

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·July 30, 2021·5 min read

Why Animals Recognize Numbers but Only Humans Can Do Math

While the response to numbers may be an evolutionary trait we share with some animals, our ability to perceive language and digits underpins our advanced mathematical skills.

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·July 24, 2021·6 min read

What Types of Memories Are Forgotten in Alzheimer’s Disease?

Reduction of semantic memory could be an indicator of Alzheimer's disease 12 years before onset. Researchers examine different types of memory loss associated with dementia.

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·July 24, 2021·5 min read

Screentime Can Make You Feel Sick – Here Are Ways to Manage Cybersickness

Many people report feeling nausea and dizziness, similar to motion sickness, when looking at their cellphones or computers for too long. Researchers investigate why some experience cybersickness and provide advice on managing symptoms.

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·July 22, 2021·3 min read

Effects of Childhood Adversity Linger During College Years

College students with higher levels of anxiety and depression were more likely to have experienced childhood adversity than their peers, researchers found.