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Mothers with High Emotional and Cognitive Control Help Their Children Behave

A new study reports mothers who demonstrate better emotional control and problem solving abilities have a more positive influence on their child's behavior.

Social Ties May Preserve Memory and Slow Brain Aging

A new study reveals a positive link between socializing, improved memory and a reduced rate of brain aging in mice. Mice who were housed in pairs showed less sings of inflammation and tissue erosion in the hippocampus, researchers report.

Single Intervention Not Enough For Anxiety

Researchers report a single intervention may not be helpful for young people with anxiety in the long term.

Predicting the Likelihood People Will Believe in Conspiracy Theories

Researchers report people with high levels of confidence in their understanding of public policy are more likely to endorse political conspiracies, especially if they lack accurate knowledge of policy.

Eye Function May Be Key to Schizophrenia Diagnosis

According to researchers, a hand held device that records electrical activity from the retina may be a useful tool in diagnosis schizophrenia.

Prevalence of Eating Disorders Taken From Largest Sample in US

Researchers have revised outdated estimates of the prevalence of eating disorders in the US. The study estimates 0.80% of people will suffer from anorexia during their life time, while 0.28% will be affected by bulimia and 0.85% of people will suffer from binge eating disorders.

Smoking and Lack of Exercise Linked to Early Death After Divorce

Researchers implicate an increased likelihood of smoking and lower levels of physical activity following divorce in elevated risks of early death.

The Haunting Regret of Failing Our Ideal Selves

Researchers say our most enduring regrets are ones which stem from our failures to live up to our ideal selves.

Why Some Gain While in Pain

A new study looks at why pain enhances some people's ability to perform well.

Infant Mortality Rates Higher in Areas with More Christian Fundamentalists

Researchers report in areas with greater numbers of Christian fundamentalists, infant mortality rates are higher than in areas with more mainstream Christians. The study reveals external factors such as lack of social support, birth defects, poverty and lack of insurance, in addition to religious conviction, are the main reasons for the increased mortality rates.