Through creative off-label uses of technology, some people have improved close relationships and their health.
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Whether a technology helps or hurts people depends not on how much time they spend with it, but how they use it.
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A new study suggests that being intellectually engaged does nothing to slow cognitive decline, but it does start the decline from a higher point.
You’re probably wrong about how long it would take you to know they’re ‘the one.’
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New research confirms that people tend to rush to judgment, in spite of believing their own decisions and those of others are carefully based on lots of evidence and data. And that can be good or bad.
Scientists have a few ideas about where dreams come from – but nobody knows for sure.
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When we are asleep our brain does not switch off. It keeps working, but not as hard.
Postnatal depression affects between 8-11% of new fathers.
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NHS plans to screen at risk fathers for postnatal depression.
In some societies, kids are taught that they’re in control of their own happiness – which makes them more indulgent.
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Children in countries like South Korea and Russia are more obedient, while American kids tend to be more self-indulgent.
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First figures on the state of young people’s mental health in England in 13 years have been released.
During the holiday season, we are faced with social commitments that sometimes means spending time with people who grate on our nerves. Make sure to also spend time with people who help to refuel you.
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All of us have allergies to people whose seemingly inconsequential behaviour repulses us. Here’s how to deal with it this holiday season.
Shoppers, start your engines …
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Some can’t wait to hit the ground running while others would rather endure a root canal. Certain characteristics help explain who is in which group.
By only working in their own backyards, what do psychology researchers miss about human behavior?
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Ninety percent of psychology studies come from countries representing less than 15 percent of the world’s population. Researchers are realizing that universalizing those findings might not make sense.
Funny haha.
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The way you and your partner use humour can shape your relationship, and even break it up.
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Changes proposed in a new counter-terrorism bill would make the line between pre-criminal and criminal actions ever more uncertain.
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It matters whether you feel like your boss cares about you.
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Could you treat depression, anxiety and other disorders by training people to be better at dealing with uncertainty? Scientists are trying to find out.
Feeling secure?
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Knowing what your attachment style is can help you navigate life’s ups and downs a bit better.
Perfectionists are rarely satisfied with their performance or appearance and engage in harsh self-criticism when their efforts fall short. Perfectionists are also more likely to develop the eating disorder bulimia nervosa, according to new research.
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Perfectionists have a higher chance of developing bulimia nervosa. Rather than treating symptoms of binge eating and vomiting, therapists should address this underlying personality trait.
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Bullies have traditionally been viewed as having low IQ and social problems, but this often isn’t the case.
Does reading about terrorism cause trauma?
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After 9/11, academic investigation seemed to seek out trauma rather than signs of resilience.
‘Psychedelic,’ an image created by the algorithm AICAN.
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An algorithm named AICAN has been ‘taught’ the entire canon of Western art history – and now produces, titles and sells works of its own.
You can’t test for autism with a simple blood test or scan, which can make the diagnostic process difficult and dependent on the skill and experience of the clinician.
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Current rules about who meets the eligibility criteria for autism support services are patchy and inconsistent, meaning those with the greatest need don’t necessarily have the greatest access.