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Exploring the effect of the presence of familiar people in interpersonal space

Exploring the effect of the presence of familiar people in interpersonal space

by Waseda UniversityThis study suggests that social relationships influence the physiological and psychological responses to the presence of familiar people in our IPS and this response also chan

Exploring the effect of the presence of familiar people in interpersonal space

by Waseda UniversityThis study suggests that social relationships influence the physiological and psychological responses to the presence of familiar people in our IPS and this response also chan
Research review suggests four key mechanisms are involved in changing one's personality

Research review suggests four key mechanisms are involved in changing one's personality

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressProcess of change across levels of personality abstraction. Credit:Nature Reviews Psychology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44159-024-00295-zA pair of psychologists, one

Research review suggests four key mechanisms are involved in changing one's personality

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressProcess of change across levels of personality abstraction. Credit:Nature Reviews Psychology(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44159-024-00295-zA pair of psychologists, one
Research finds increase in the number of people identifying as transgender in the UK

Research finds increase in the number of people identifying as transgender in the UK

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe number of people identifying as transgender in their GP records in the UK has increased between 2000 and 2018, finds a new study l

Research finds increase in the number of people identifying as transgender in the UK

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe number of people identifying as transgender in their GP records in the UK has increased between 2000 and 2018, finds a new study l
Fear may lead women and men to make different decisions when choosing short-vs-long-term rewards, finds study

Fear may lead women and men to make different decisions when choosing short-vs-long-term rewards, finds study

byPublic Library of ScienceFear may affect women's decisions in choosing immediate rewards versus larger delayed ones, while men's decisions appear unaffected by emotion. Credit: Alexand

Fear may lead women and men to make different decisions when choosing short-vs-long-term rewards, finds study

byPublic Library of ScienceFear may affect women's decisions in choosing immediate rewards versus larger delayed ones, while men's decisions appear unaffected by emotion. Credit: Alexand
Newly identified genes for depression may lead to new treatments

Newly identified genes for depression may lead to new treatments

byUniversity College LondonSchematic diagram of the analyses in this study. We included data from 21 cohorts with diverse ancestry. We assigned individuals into ancestry/ethnic groups and conduc

Newly identified genes for depression may lead to new treatments

byUniversity College LondonSchematic diagram of the analyses in this study. We included data from 21 cohorts with diverse ancestry. We assigned individuals into ancestry/ethnic groups and conduc
Meta-analysis finds 10-minute nature exposure boosts mental health

Meta-analysis finds 10-minute nature exposure boosts mental health

by Jennifer Nozawa,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness,according to

Meta-analysis finds 10-minute nature exposure boosts mental health

by Jennifer Nozawa,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainSpending time in nature—even as little as 10 minutes—can yield short-term benefits for adults with mental illness,according to
Unlock lucid dreams: Proven training methods unveiled by scientists

Unlock lucid dreams: Proven training methods unveiled by scientists

by Stephanie Kulke,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLucid dreaming apps are gaining in popularity as interest grows in optimizing sleep for self-improvement and better hea

Unlock lucid dreams: Proven training methods unveiled by scientists

by Stephanie Kulke,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLucid dreaming apps are gaining in popularity as interest grows in optimizing sleep for self-improvement and better hea
Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required

Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required

by Flinders UniversityBedtime Window Program Schematic, Flinders University. Credit: Flinders UniversityAre sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University&#39

Hope for treating sleep disorders, no pills required

by Flinders UniversityBedtime Window Program Schematic, Flinders University. Credit: Flinders UniversityAre sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia? Not according to Flinders University&#39
Study investigates the best way to memorize details

Study investigates the best way to memorize details

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent experiments by psychologists at Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh shed new light on how we learn and how we remember ou

Study investigates the best way to memorize details

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent experiments by psychologists at Temple University and the University of Pittsburgh shed new light on how we learn and how we remember ou
Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexuality

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexuality

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexualityby University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University MainzCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Institute of P

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexuality

Researchers investigate the role of tickling in adult sexualityby University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University MainzCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Institute of P
2006 to 2019 saw mental health-related visits increase for adolescents/young adults

2006 to 2019 saw mental health-related visits increase for adolescents/young adults

by Elana GotkineAmong adolescents and young adults, mental health-related visits increased from 2006 to 2019, and the proportion with prescription of at least one psychotropic medication also increase

2006 to 2019 saw mental health-related visits increase for adolescents/young adults

by Elana GotkineAmong adolescents and young adults, mental health-related visits increased from 2006 to 2019, and the proportion with prescription of at least one psychotropic medication also increase
Increasing positive affect in adolescence could lead to improved health and well-being in adulthood

Increasing positive affect in adolescence could lead to improved health and well-being in adulthood

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdolescents with high positive affect may have improved physical and mental health as adults, according to a study published April 2nd in the

Increasing positive affect in adolescence could lead to improved health and well-being in adulthood

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdolescents with high positive affect may have improved physical and mental health as adults, according to a study published April 2nd in the