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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.

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Disruptive Children Do Not Inspire Similar Behavior in Siblings

A new study reports children are likely to learn how not to behave like their more disruptive siblings.

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Infant MRIs Show Autism Linked to Increased Cerebrospinal Fluid

Children diagnosed with autism at the age of two had substantially greater amounts of extra axial cerebrospinal fluid at 6 and 12 months. Additionally, the level of increased CSF at 6 months could be correlated with the severity of autism symptoms displayed at 2 years, a new study reports.

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Not So Sweet? This Is What Happens to the Brain When You Give Up Sugar for Lent

Decided to cut back on sugary treats? A new article considers why it might not be such a sweet idea for all.

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Yoga Effective at Reducing Depression Symptoms

According to researchers, people with major depressive disorder who embark on twice weekly yoga classes and who also practice at home reported a reduction in their symptoms.

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Ketamine Eases Severe Depression, But Questions of Dosage and Duration Remain

A new study reports research into the term of use of ketamine to treat depression is limited.

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Horse Riding Can Improve Children’s Cognitive Ability

Researchers report the vibrations produced by horse riding can activate the sympathetic nervous system and improve learning for children.

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People Feel Moral Outrage Toward Those Who Decide Not to Have Kids

Researchers investigate bias against childless couples and discover people not only see them as atypical, but also 'morally wrong'.

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The Power of Perception: How Information Sources Affect Voters

People's opinions of political figures influence how plausible they believe the information they provide to be, even when the information is incorrect, a new study reports.

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Reading Can Help With Chronic Pain

Shared reading may be a helpful therapy, and an alternative to CBT, to help those living with chronic pain, a new study reports.

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How Artificial Intelligence Can Save Lives: Machine Learning to Predict Suicide Risks

Machine learning may allow clinicians better ability to predict which of their patients will attempt suicide, a new study reports.

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Brain Circuit That Supports Smoking Cessation Identified

Researchers report a person's ability to quit smoking could be influenced by a neural network associated with inhibiting automated behavior.

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Even After Treatment, Brains of Anorexia Patients Not Fully Recovered

A new study reports that, even after extensive treatment and weight gain, the brains of those with anorexia may remain altered, leaving them at additional risk of relapse.

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