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·February 12, 2018·4 min read

Sibling Bullying Makes Psychiatric Disorders 3 Times More Likely

Researchers have discovered a link between sibling bullying and an increased risk of developing a psychiatric disorder during early adulthood. The study reports those who are bullied by siblings are three times more likely to be diagnosed with disorders, such as schizophrenia, by the time they reach adulthood. Those who are bullied at home and at school are four times more likely to develop psychiatric disorders, researchers note.

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·October 6, 2023·4 min read

Well-being Enhanced By Awe Inspiring Science

Scientists illuminated a compelling link between experiencing science spiritually and enhanced wellbeing, akin to the psychological uplift often linked to religious beliefs. The research delves into the "Spirituality of Science," exploring its association with profound feelings of transcendence, awe, and interconnectedness, thus positioning science as a potent source of meaningful, awe-inspiring experiences.

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·December 12, 2019·3 min read

How humans learned to dance; from the Chimpanzee Conga

Studying the evolution of human dance, psychologists discovered chimpanzees also perform duo dance-like behaviors similar to a conga line.

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·September 21, 2019·4 min read

Persistent headache or back pain ‘twice as likely’ in the presence of the other

Researchers have identified a positive association between persistent lower back pain and headache disorders. The study reveals those with persistent back pain or persistent headache disorders are twice as likely to suffer from both disorders at the same time.

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·April 16, 2018·4 min read

Lack of Sleep Leads to Obesity in Children and Adolescents

Researchers have identified a link between short sleep duration in childhood and the development of obesity later in life.

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·July 18, 2017·4 min read

One Third of Fake Images Go Undetected

A new study reveals people fail to spot almost one third of manipulated, or fake, images shown to them. Researchers say that, with the technology to easily falsify images so readily available, people must be more vigilant when viewing images used by the media or in court settings.

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·February 4, 2020·3 min read

Children’s mental health affected by sleep duration

Shorter sleep duration can increase the risk of children developing depression, anxiety, and cognitive problems. Children who routinely suffered sleep disruptions or shorter sleep durations had reduced brain volume in the orbitofrontal cortex, prefrontal cortex, precuneus, supramarginal gyrus, and temporal cortex.

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·June 9, 2022·4 min read

Social Isolation Is Directly Associated With Later Dementia

Social isolation has been directly linked to structural changes in brain areas associated with memory and cognitive function. Researchers report socially isolated people are 26% more likely to develop dementia later in life.

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·June 7, 2018·3 min read

Bad News Becomes Hysteria in Crowds

Researchers reveal news stories about potential threats become more negative, hysterical and inaccurate when passed from person to person. The study reveals the effect is not counteracted by presenting people with more balanced and neutral facts.

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·December 1, 2017·3 min read

Cannabis Linked to Bipolar Symptoms in Young Adults

Researchers reveal a link between adolescent cannabis use and an increased risk of bipolar symptoms, including hypomania.

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·September 22, 2017·4 min read

You Can ‘Pick Up’ a Good or Bad Mood From Your Friends

A new study reveals how the mood of one friend can impact the moods of others in their social circle.

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·August 15, 2019·3 min read

How our brain remembers the order of events

A new theory and model helps explain how entorhinal time ramping cells produce hippocampal time cells. The hippocampal cells allow for memory association between places and people to help recall event sequences.