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Social Media Use Linked to Feelings of Social Isolation
High levels of social media use are linked to greater feelings of social isolation, according to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Previous research on social ... Read More
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History of Mental Health Distress May Elevate Stroke Risk
People with a history of hospital treatment for mental health conditions may be more likely to have a stroke, according to research published at the American Stroke Association’s annual ... Read More
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Individual Weight, Politics May Affect Views on Body Size
Political affiliation and personal body size may affect the extent to which people believe weight to be genetic or based on lifestyle, according to a study published in the journal American ... Read More
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Depression Recovery with Metacognitive Therapy, and Other News
Metacognitive therapy (MCT), a form of brain training that helps people learn new ways to relate to negative thoughts that can lead to worry and rumination, could be an effective treatment ... Read More
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Visualization Can Improve Mood, Support Mental Health
Self-guided positive visualization techniques can combat negative thoughts, potentially changing the way the brain functions, according to a study published in the journal Frontiers in ... Read More
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Stigma and ‘Moral Outrage’ Toward Voluntarily Childless People
Students participating in a study published in Sex Roles: A Journal of Research expressed “moral outrage” toward those who choose to forgo or delay having children. The birth rate in ... Read More
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World Happiness Report Released: Norway Is Happiest Nation
Since 2012, the World Happiness Report has ranked the happiness of 155 nations using measures of well-being. The 2017 report ranks Norway—which was fourth on the list last year—the ... Read More
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Kids Want Parents’ Help with Online Risks, but Fear Overreaction
Kids often want their parents’ help to manage risky situations on digital devices, according to a study presented at the ACM Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social ... Read More
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Study: People Prefer Medical Cannabis to Other Medications
People taking psychoactive medications and drugs for conditions such as chronic pain tend to prefer medical cannabis to other drugs, including sedatives, opioids, and antidepressants, ... Read More
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Racial Bias in Perception of Men’s Size and Threat, and Other News
People may perceive black men as larger and more threatening than white men of a similar size, according to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Because ... Read More
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White Women May Be Less Likely to Help Black Women at Risk of Rape
White college students may be less likely to intervene with black women at risk of being raped than with white women facing the same risk, according to a study published in the journal ... Read More
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Sleep Pattern Changes Could Mean a Heightened Dementia Risk
Excessive sleep could be an early warning sign of dementia, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. Researchers found seniors who begin sleeping more than nine hours per ... Read More