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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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      How the Brain Regulates Emotion

      A new study provides a novel understanding how the human brain regulates emotions, distinguishing between emotion generation and regulation. By analyzing fMRI studies, researchers identified specific brain regions, including areas of the anterior prefrontal cortex, that are key to emotion regulation.
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      How Interconnectedness Affects Elderly Resilience

      A new study illuminated the consequences of a tighter interconnection between different domains of functional capacity in the elderly, pointing towards a reduced resilience in the system. This study reveals that in older populations and those in poorer health, the domains of functional capacity—mobility, sensory, cognitive, and mental functions—are more closely linked, making the system vulnerable to cascading failures.
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      Partner Gender Influences the Pursuit of Orgasm in Women

      The gender of a partner significantly affects women's expectations and the likelihood of orgasm. By examining the "orgasm gap" between cisgender men and women, researchers uncovered that women anticipate more clitoral stimulation and have higher orgasm expectations with female partners than with male partners.
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      Loneliness, Food Cravings, and the Brain

      A new study reveals the link between loneliness, cravings for high-calorie foods, and unhealthy eating behaviors in women, highlighting a significant brain activity pattern associated with social isolation. The research found that women feeling lonely show increased brain activation in areas related to cravings when exposed to images of sugary foods, alongside decreased self-control towards eating.
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      Friends vs. Strangers: Social Relationships Impact Interpersonal Space Response

      Researchers shed light on how social relationships impact our physiological and psychological responses within interpersonal spaces (IPS). By examining reactions to friends occupying various positions around a person, they discovered significant differences in discomfort, heart rate, and heart rate variability, highlighting a nuanced understanding of IPS.
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      Tickling: A Path to Unexpected Pleasures

      A new study explores tickling in a sexual context, revealing its role in sexual arousal and satisfaction for some individuals. The research surveyed 719 participants, uncovering that tickling can lead to sexual satisfaction and, in some cases, orgasms.
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      AI Finds Personality Shapes Genes

      Our personalities can significantly influence gene expression, providing new insights into the mind-body connection. Using data from the long-term Young Finns Study, researchers discovered a network of 4,000 genes that adapt their expression based on individuals' personality traits, impacting health and well-being.
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      Stress and Trauma Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s

      Researchers linked midlife stress and childhood trauma to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and neuroinflammation. Analyzing 1,290 volunteers, researchers found that stressful life events, especially during midlife, correlate with higher levels of β-amyloid protein, crucial in Alzheimer's development, and that childhood stress is associated with later life neuroinflammation. Interestingly, the study also uncovered sex-specific effects, with stress leading to amyloid protein accumulation in men and brain atrophy in women.
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      Canine Cognition Unleashed: Dogs Exhibit Human-like Intelligence Factor

      Dogs possess a 'g factor' akin to humans, illuminating the hierarchical structure of canine intelligence and its implications for aging. By evaluating 129 family dogs over two and a half years, the team identified broad cognitive domains—problem-solving and learning ability—that interlink to form a canine general cognitive factor.
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      Environmental Toxins Shorten Happy Lifespans

      Researchers made a groundbreaking discovery linking environmental contaminants to a reduced span of emotional wellbeing. By utilizing a novel risk assessment tool, the study calculates the loss of happy life expectancy (LHpLE) due to exposure to environmental carcinogens like radon, arsenic, and fine particulate matter, and psychological distress.
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      Keto Diet May Improve Mental Health Symptoms

      A new pilot study presents a compelling case for the ketogenic diet as a dual-action treatment for individuals with serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, who often suffer metabolic side effects from their medication. The research shows how adopting a ketogenic diet not only mitigates these metabolic issues but also significantly improves psychiatric conditions.
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