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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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‘Chemobrain’ Study Examines Effects of Chemotherapies on Cognition in Breast Cancer Survivors

Anthracycline based chemotherapies could have greater negative effects on cognition than nonanthracycline treatments for breast cancer survivors, a new study reports.

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Lack of Activity Linked to Lower Quality of Life For Dementia Patients

A new study reveals that for those with dementia who live in long term care homes, there is a negative impact on the quality of life due to low levels of participation in activities.

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Magnetic Stimulation Could Be An Effective Treatment for Cocaine Addiction

A new study reports repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation appears to reduce cocaine use and cravings in those addicted to the drug.

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Is Dopamine to Blame For Our Addictions?

A new paper considers the role dopamine plays in addiction.

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Quick Thinkers Tend to Be More Charismatic

Researchers report people who respond more quickly to general knowledge questions are perceived by friends to be more charismatic, regardless of their IQ or other personality traits.

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Mood of Patient Can Impact Outcome of Medical Procedures

Researchers report the mood of a patient prior to treatment can have a significant impact on the outcome of their procedure.

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Does Your Dog’s Slobber Hold Clues to Human Mental Health?

What can a dog's spit tell us about human mental health? It turns out, quite a lot, one researcher reports.

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Keeping Emotions in Check With Neurofeedback

Researchers help children control their emotions with the help of neurofeedback.

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Can You Tell if Your Therapist Has Empathy?

Researchers have developed new software that is able to detect a person's ability to understand and share feelings in therapy sessions.

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Oxytocin Has Different Effects on Stress in Female and Male Mice

A not only does oxytocin have different effects on stress between the sexes, in some cases, it can also trigger anxiety, a new study reports.

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Antidepressant Appears to Protect Against Compound That Causes Dementia

Researchers report that a commonly prescribed antidepressant may also protect against compounds that can cause memory loss and dementia.

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A Better Understanding of Depression

Researchers have developed a complex model of different factors which contribute to depression.

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