Researchers at the University of Tsukuba show that increased activation of the bilateral prefrontal cortex accompanies improvements to mood and cognitive function after only a brief bout of moderate-intensity running
Date Posted: December 14, 2021
Categories: Health Psychology
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Newborns arrive into the world with an immunity system with antibodies transferred to by their mothers via the placenta. The rules by which the placenta performs this essential function have been unknown but could hold the key to generating more ...
Jun 24
Categories: Child Development, Health / Illness / Medical Issues, Health ...
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A study of nearly 3000 fourth, fifth and sixth graders, aged between 10-12 – revealed a connection between midday napping and greater happiness, self-control, fever behavioural problems and higher IQ. Neuro-criminologist Adrian Raine says that, ...
Jun 19
Categories: Academic Issues, Child Development, Health Psychology
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What advice would we give to our younger selves? Even with the popularity of this thought experiment, no one has, until now, systematically studied what people would tell themselves.
Jun 10
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Health Psychology, Life ...
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Exercise produce a hormone called irisin, which experts believe that irisin may improve memory and protect neurons against Alzheimer's disease.
Feb 15
Categories: Health Psychology
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A healthful diet can "significantly reduce" symptoms of depression. That's the definitive conclusion from a meta-analysis of existing randomized, clinical trials.
Feb 11
Categories: Depression, Health Psychology
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Learning about one's genetic make up or DNA has become increasing more popular and accessible in present day. However, learning about it, especially in particular one's genetic risks could trigger placebo and nocebo effects.
Feb 2
Categories: Health / Illness / Medical Issues, Health Psychology
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Your friend orders first and chose a high-calorie drink, you forgo your healthy diet resolution and follow suit, order a high-calorie drink as well, to prevent them from feeling terrible. Engaging such behavior is known as an altruistic indulgence, ...
Jan 25
Categories: Health Psychology
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Asking patients to draw the parts of their body affected by illness (and similar drawing challenges) can provide insights into how they think about their illness, the seriousness of their condition, and how well they are likely to cope, among other ...
Jan 21
Categories: Health / Illness / Medical Issues, Health Psychology
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Many research has been conducted detailing the negative impact of chronic exposure to stress, anxiety and negative moods on physical health. New research uncovers fresh evidence to suggest that frequent exposure to negative emotions have an ...
Jan 12
Categories: Emotional Intelligence, Health / Illness / Medical Issues, Health ...
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This article talks about people being indifferent to the self and apathetic towards everything in life, and how there is a chance of overcoming them.
Nov 27
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Adult psychological ...
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This article talks about how showing forgiveness is the best route to emotional healing and freedom.
Nov 16
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Adult psychological ...
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Narcissism has a negative connotation and is often seen as an undesirable trait to have. However, recent findings show that there are positive effects to narcissism, such as mental toughness and openness to experience.
Nov 16
Categories: Child Development, Health Psychology, Self-Confidence
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There are often certain misconceptions and misunderstandings about the definition of Emotional Abuse and the effects that come with it. This article extensively explains the negative impacts that come with emotional abuse, how it makes the party on ...
Nov 15
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Adult psychological ...
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This article talks about how we can turn anxiety into something useful and beneficial. Anxiety is inevitable, it is part of life. Therefore, we should learn to manage it and use it to our advantage.
Oct 25
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anxiety, Health Psychology, ...
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This article focuses on Borderline Personality and its effects, while touching on the probability of people with ADHD also having Borderline Personality Disorder.
Oct 23
Categories: Adult ADHD, Adult psychological development, Borderline Personality ...
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