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·February 19, 2021·4 min read

Work Addiction Can Be Harmful to Mental Health

From increasing the risk for depression and stress, to impacting a person's social and family lives, researchers explore the detrimental effects of work addiction.

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·February 14, 2021·4 min read

Why We’re Obsessed With Music From Our Youth

A new study reveals why we tend to prefer music from our teenage years as we age. Findings suggest songs from our youth may be entangled with positive memories of experiences from that time.

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·February 14, 2021·3 min read

The Science Behind Why Hobbies Can Improve Our Mental Health

From helping to reduce depression to boosting dopamine in the reward system, researchers review how taking up a hobby can have positive effects on mental health.

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·February 6, 2021·5 min read

Do You See Red Like I See Red?

Researchers answer the age-old question of why people perceive the same color in different ways?

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·February 6, 2021·3 min read

Narcissistic Leaders: Even Children Fall for Their Superficial Charms

Young children considered to demonstrate more narcissistic traits are viewed by their peers as "true leaders", even when their actual performance was average. Researchers investigate whether narcissistic leadership could develop during childhood.

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·January 30, 2021·5 min read

Are the Brains of Atheists Different to Those of Religious People?

Study reviews differences in cognitive processes between atheists and those who believe in a deity.

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·January 18, 2021·4 min read

Digital Hoarders: We’ve Identified Four Types – Which Are You?

From retaining old emails to accumulating digital files, digital hoarding is emerging as a potential problem for people.

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·January 18, 2021·5 min read

To Get Ahead as an Introvert, Act Like an Extravert. It’s Not as Hard as You Think

Introverts who act like extraverts are viewed by others as having more leadership potential.

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·January 17, 2021·4 min read

How to Bond With Your Kids According to Neuroscience

New research that simultaneously measures brain activity in children and their parents offers insights into bonding.

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·January 2, 2021·5 min read

Six Ways to ‘Reboot Your Brain’ After a Hard Year of COVID-19

Neuroscientists present six scientifically proven ways to help improve brain and mental health.

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·January 1, 2021·4 min read

Symbolic Gestures, Magical Thinking: New Year’s Resolutions

Psychologists reveal why the symbolic change from one year to another, coupled with magical thinking, inspires many of us to make New Year's resolutions.