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·July 7, 2018·5 min read

Why Do Kids Lie, and Is It Normal?

Researchers say lying in childhood is normal and an important sign that a child's cognitive skills are developing.

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·July 6, 2018·4 min read

The ‘Mandela Effect’ and How Your Brain is Playing Tricks on You

Researchers explore why collective misremembering of common events and details occur. The study explains why our brain often plays tricks by convincing us we remember something in a certain way, when the events are opposite to what we experience.

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·July 6, 2018·4 min read

The Science of Superstition: Why People Believe in the Unbelievable

Researchers investigate why some people believe in superstitions. They reveal that, for many, superstitions can reduce anxiety and create a positive mental attitude.

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·June 30, 2018·5 min read

Amazonian Psychedelic May Ease Severe Depression

Ayahuasca, a psychedelic drink made from Amazonian plants, may help relieve symptoms in those with treatment resistant depression, researchers report.

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·June 30, 2018·3 min read

Link Between Autoimmune Disorder and Psychosis Confirmed

A new study confirms a link between a number of autoimmune diseases and an increased risk of developing psychosis.

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·June 27, 2018·6 min read

Extreme Childhood Stress Can Harm Social Learning for Years to Come

Researchers explore how early extreme childhood stress can have a negative impact on social learning and mental health later in life.

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·June 24, 2018·5 min read

Could Playing Fortnite Lead to Video Game Addiction? The WHO Says Yes, But Others Disagree

Despite the WHO recently recognizing 'gaming disorder', researchers say only 1% of gamers may fit the criteria for diagnosis. A new paper looks at the positive, and negative, implications of gaming.

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·June 24, 2018·6 min read

Why Our Brains See the World As “Us” Versus “Them”

Researchers say our neural circuits could be responsible for why we find comfort in those who are similar to us and why we are often uneasy with those who might differ from us.

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·June 22, 2018·6 min read

Suicide Nation: What’s Behind the Need to Numb and Seek Final Escape?

Researchers look at why suicide rates may be on the rise in the US, finding suicidality may be more than simply a mental health issue.

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·June 21, 2018·5 min read

Sudden and Lasting Separation From Parent Can Permanently Alter Brain Development

Researchers report removing children from their parents can be detrimental for normal brain development, as well as having lasting psychological impact. The paper reports the Zero Tolerance immigration policy may cause trauma response in children, that will last a life time.

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·June 18, 2018·4 min read

Why You Should Eat Popcorn with Chopsticks: Psychological Tricks to Make Life More Enjoyable

Consuming things in an unconventional way enhances our enjoyment of them, researchers say.

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·June 16, 2018·6 min read

Piglet Study Sheds Light of How Stress is Bad For Your Body

A new study reports early life stress in pigs impacts their health, specifically their GI tract, later in life. The findings could have implications for developing new stress relieving therapies in humans.