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·July 18, 2021·5 min read

Why It Hurts to See Others Suffer: Pain and Empathy Linked in the Brain

Reducing sensitivity to physical pain resulted in a reduction of pain empathy toward others, a study found. The results suggest a possible neurobiological link between pain and empathy.

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·July 18, 2021·5 min read

The Science of ‘Mind-Reading’: How Well Do We Understand Others?

Researchers investigate mentalizing, or how we are able to understand what another person is thinking, and how this process differs from empathy.

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·July 17, 2021·4 min read

The up Side of Feeling Down: Study Links Neuroticism and Anxiety to Creativity

Worrying and overthinking about possible adverse events that are not immediately present to us, or allowing our minds to wander, can lead to higher levels of creativity.

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·July 14, 2021·7 min read

Mindfulness Meditation Can Make Some Americans More Selfish and Less Generous

Mindful meditation causes those who consider themselves to be more "independent-minded" or egocentric to become less generous and more selfish, researchers report.

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·July 8, 2021·4 min read

What Is Daydreaming? Parts of the Brain Show Sleep-Like Activity When Your Mind Wanders

Daydreaming and mind-wandering appear to occur when parts of the brain fall asleep while other areas remain awake.

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·July 3, 2021·5 min read

Many Of Us Feel ‘Empty’ – Understanding What It Means Is Important For Improving Our Mental Health

Many people report feeling "empty" within their daily lives. Researchers have identified mental health symptoms, including suicidal ideations, associated with emptiness and say more emphasis needs to be placed on this psychological problem.

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·June 30, 2021·5 min read

‘Cheating’s Ok for Me, but Not for Thee’ – Inside the Messy Psychology of Sexual Double Standards

Both men and women play a role in perpetuating attitudes toward sex that are hypocritical and logically inconsistent, researchers say.

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·June 27, 2021·5 min read

How Music Helps Resolve Our Deepest Inner Conflicts

Music can help us reconcile our conflicted emotions when making choices and can assist in overcoming cognitive dissonance.

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·June 26, 2021·6 min read

IQ Tests Can’t Measure It, but ‘Cognitive Flexibility’ Is Key to Learning and Creativity

Cognitive flexibility, an ability to switch between different concepts, or adapt behavior to achieve goals in a novel or changing environment, is a key player in both learning and creativity.

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·June 26, 2021·4 min read

Pseudo-Hallucinations: Why Some People See More Vivid Mental Images Than Others – Test Yourself Here

Study reveals people who experience intense visual imagery during a Ganzflicker test have naturally lower frequency rhythms in the visual cortex, making them more susceptible to pseudo-hallucinations.

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·June 17, 2021·4 min read

Writing Can Improve Mental Health

From reflective journaling to creative prose, writing can help boost self-esteem, deepen a sense of self-control, and improve self-awareness. Writing can also help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression.