Church, couch, couple: Social psychological connections between people and physical spaceAn ecological perspective reveals how design, use and personalization of environment are involved in social behavior, identity expression and emotional experiences.Read More
Children who nap midday are happier, excel academically, and have fewer behavioral problemsChildren aged 10 to 12 have greater happiness, self-control, fewer behavioral problems, increased cognitive performance and academic achievement when they take a brief midday nap, a new study reports.Read More
When does gaming become a problem? New online test predicts risk of gaming disorderThe WHO recently recognized video game addiction as a mental health problem. A new online test can help detect those most at risk of developing gaming disorder. New research suggests personality traits and socioeconomic factors may contribute to gaming disorder.Read More
Cold-parenting linked to premature aging, increased disease risk in offspringUnsupportive parenting and early life stress can lead to premature aging and associated health risks in children. Researchers say adults who faced early life stress had shorter telomeres than their peers who did not.Read More
Depression sufferers at risk of multiple chronic diseasesWomen who experience depression have an increased risk of developing multiple chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension.Read More
“13 Reasons Why”: Increase in suicides in USA following TV seriesThe popular Netflix show "13 Reasons Why" has been linked to an increase in suicides in females between the ages of 10 and 19. Researchers said the numbers grew significantly within 3 months of the show's release.Read More
Cannabis use among older adults rising rapidlyCannabis use in older people is growing faster than any other age group in Colorado. However, many report they face barriers in getting access to medical marijuana. Due to the stigma attached to cannabis use, many older people report feeling self-conscious about asking their health care providers for a red card to obtain medical marijuana.Read More
‘Ecstasy’ shows promise for post-traumatic stress treatmentMDMA shows promise for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Combining the use of Ecstasy with psychotherapy treatments resulted in a reduction of PTSD symptoms after just one session. 54% of the study participants no longer met the PTSD criteria after two sessions. Patients also reported improvements in depression symptoms.Read More
Extroverts enjoy four key advantages according to science; here they areBeing extroverted may be a clear advantage in the workplace. A new study reveals extroverts tend to be more motivated, conscientious, emotionally positive and better communicators than their more introverted peers.Read More
Seeing disfigured faces prompts negative brain and behavior responsesNeuroimaging reveals people experience a diminished neural response in the anterior cingulate cortex when shown images of others with facial disfigurements. A similar response is also seen when people view other stigmatized people, such as those who are homeless. The diminished activity may explain why people are less empathetic toward those who have facial disfigurements and may help explain the underlying neural mechanism for dehumanization.Read More
Healthy fat hidden in dirt may fend off anxiety disorders10(Z)-hexadecenoic acid, a fatty acid found in the soil based bacterium Mycobacterium vaccae, interacts with immune cells to inhibit pathways that drive inflammation and increases resilience to stress. Researchers say the findings could bring us one step closer to developing a microbe-based "stress vaccine".Read More
Would you eat genetically modified food if you understood the science behind it?Learning the underlying science behind genetically modified foods generates more positive attitudes toward them, a greater willingness to eat them, and a lowered perception that GM foods are risky.Read More