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These research articles involve many aspects of psychology such as cognitive psychology, depression studies, mental health, stress, happiness and neuropsychology, Scroll below for more specific categories.

Physical Activity Over 60 Enhances Life Quality

Researchers found a correlation between physical activity in adults over sixty and quality of life. The study, involving almost 1,500 participants, revealed that reduced physical activity and increased sedentary behavior lead to lower life quality.

Abnormal Brain Folding a Biomarker for Major Depressive Disorder

Researchers discovered a biomarker for major depressive disorder (MDD) in the brain's outer layer folds, or gyri. The investigation, first of its kind, associates MDD with the local gyrification index (LGI), a measure of cortical folding derived from brain scans.

Perceptions of Past Abuse: Memory of Childhood Trauma Impact Mental Health More Than Abuse Itself

The recollection and processing of childhood abuse or neglect can significantly impact mental health in adulthood, more than the experiences themselves. The research revealed that self-reported experiences of early maltreatment correlated with a higher number of depressive or anxiety episodes later in life, even when compared to individuals with official records of maltreatment but no retrospective recall.

Concept Creep: How Our Concepts of Anxiety and Depression Are Changing

A study exploring "concept creep" suggests that, with increased mental health awareness following the COVID-19 pandemic, the concepts of "anxiety" and "depression" are broadening. The study revealed that, contrary to expectations of less emotionally intense use, these terms have taken on more severe connotations over the past five decades.

Trusting Others Over Self: Infants’ Unusual Bias Towards Outside Observations

Infants tend to trust others' observations more than their own. Studying 8- and 12-month-old infants, the researchers found that younger infants prioritized an animated character's attention over their own in tracking an object's location.

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The Lonely Brain: Unraveling the Neuroscience and Psychology of Isolation

The neuroscience and psychology of loneliness have provided fascinating insights into this pervasive issue, revealing its profound effects on our brain and mental health. Research has shown that loneliness is related to unique brain processing patterns and can contribute to various mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.

Brainwaves: Neuroscience News Top Five Insights This Week – July 2, 2023

In this week's round-up of top neuroscience breakthroughs, machine learning has been utilized to predict patterns of repetitive negative thinking, potentially revolutionizing depression treatment. A link has been discovered between a neurochemical imbalance and the severity of OCD symptoms, paving the way for improved treatment strategies.

Dance Away Distress: Rekindling Health and Happiness

With social distancing rules relaxing, dancing is once again a popular activity among adults of all ages. Dancing provides both physical and psychological benefits.

Kindness Meditation Boosts Memory Recall in Depression Recovery

A form of meditation focused on unconditional kindness can enhance memory recall in individuals with a history of depression. Participants engaged in daily ten-minute meditations aimed at promoting happiness, health, loving-kindness, and peace.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Teen Cannabis Use Disorder

Early exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), including parental drug misuse and mental health challenges, increases the risk of problematic cannabis use during adolescence. The study analyzed over 5,000 participants from the 'Children of the 90s' study.

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Loneliness Alters Brain Processing, Unique to Each Individual

Lonely people process the world uniquely, differing significantly from those who are not lonely. The research utilized functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine the brain processing patterns of 66 college students while they watched various video clips.

The Language of Lies: How Hate Speech Engages Our Neural Wiring to Foster Division

Researchers analyze the language of dictators and hate groups, uncovering a common use of dehumanizing metaphors to fuel hatred. Such metaphors 'switch on' neural pathways in the brain, bypassing higher cognitive reasoning centers and steering focus towards certain ideas.

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Physical Activity Over 60 Enhances Life Quality

Abnormal Brain Folding a Biomarker for Major Depressive Disorder

Perceptions of Past Abuse: Memory of Childhood Trauma Impact Mental Health More Than Abuse Itself

Concept Creep: How Our Concepts of Anxiety and Depression Are Changing

Trusting Others Over Self: Infants’ Unusual Bias Towards Outside Observations

Brainwaves: Neuroscience News Top Five Insights This Week – July 2, 2023

Dance Away Distress: Rekindling Health and Happiness

Kindness Meditation Boosts Memory Recall in Depression Recovery

Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Teen Cannabis Use Disorder

Loneliness Alters Brain Processing, Unique to Each Individual

The Language of Lies: How Hate Speech Engages Our Neural Wiring to Foster Division

Children Find Joy in Learning New Words

The Brain’s Role in Immune Control

Activating Brain-Gut Connection with Light Reduces Depression

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