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High-fat diet during adolescence increases impulsive behaviors in adult rodents
For adults, a diet high in saturated fats and added sugar has been linked to impulsivity and poor self-control. But what role, if any, does diet play in adolescent psychological development?
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An expert on happiness uncovers a worrying trend: 'A collapse in the well-being of young people'
Economist David Blanchflower studies happiness. And for more than two decades, the Bruce V. Rauner 1978 Professor has published over 30 papers revealing a stable pattern for how most people experience happiness and well-being ...
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How midlife became a crisis
In the acknowledgments of her 2024 novel "All Fours," Miranda July explains that she was inspired by a series of conversations about "physical and emotional midlife changes" with several women close to her.
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Want to ward off the winter blues? Start by counting your steps—new research
Over 330 million people currently suffer from depression worldwide, though the complexity of diagnosis and the heterogeneity of this condition mean that such a figure can only ever be a conservative estimate.
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Study finds 1 in 4 older U.S. veterans report cardiovascular disease diagnosis
One in four older U.S. veterans report being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in their lifetime, according to a study published online Dec. 18 in PLOS Mental Health.
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Banning social media won't fix Australia's youth mental health crisis, say researchers
Mental illness in Australian youth is rising. We don't know why, but despite very little evidence, social media is bearing the brunt of the blame.
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Systematic review finds potential in glutamatergic medications for OCD treatment
A systematic review and meta-analysis from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reported a large effect of glutamatergic medications on improving symptoms of obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (OCRDs). The ...
Therapeutic interventions for subclinical symptoms can lower later depression risk
Even individuals whose symptoms do not yet meet the criteria for clinical depression benefit from therapeutic interventions. This conclusion comes from a new meta-study led by researchers from Munich and Magdeburg who analyzed ...
Jan 8, 2025
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How people make life's biggest decisions
Imagine leaving a stable career to pursue a new one, moving across the world to start afresh, or making the heartbreaking decision to end a marriage. These are not everyday choices; they are transformative life decisions ...
Jan 8, 2025
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Suicidal behavior found to be more common among construction workers
A study conducted at the University of Gothenburg shows that male construction workers have a 50% higher risk of suicide attempts and suicide. The findings confirm that suicidal behavior is more common among men in professions ...
Jan 8, 2025
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Exploring gender and neurodiversity: Reduced androgen levels linked to autism-associated traits
Why have males been overrepresented among geniuses in STEM fields so far? A popular biological psychological explanation is the "Extreme Male Brain Theory" (EMB), which suggests that an overdose of prenatal androgen (male ...
Jan 8, 2025
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Wellness Inventory receives empirically valid 'gold star': Researcher discusses assessment tool in Q&A
Margaret "Peggy" Swarbrick has spent her career helping people help themselves.
Jan 8, 2025
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Study sheds light on depression in community-dwelling older adults
Marked variation in the prevalence of depression was found in a multisite sample of community-dwelling older adults in the United States, reports a study by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Until now, ...
Jan 8, 2025
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Research shows ketamine use is on the rise in U.S. adults: New trends emerge
A study analyzing data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that past-year recreational ketamine use among adults has increased dramatically since 2015, including significant shifts in associations ...
Jan 8, 2025
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Understanding accelerated reproductive aging and mental well-being in females
New research from the University of Liverpool illustrates how accelerated reproductive aging in females (e.g., early puberty or early menopause) is linked to experiences of mental health challenges.
Jan 7, 2025
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Study finds implanting false memories harder than court claims suggest
False memories are much harder to implant than previously claimed by memory researchers and expert witnesses in criminal trials, finds a new study led by researchers at UCL and Royal Holloway, University of London.
Jan 7, 2025
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Many children and young people with diagnosable mental health disorders are not receiving timely help, says research
Children and young people with high levels of mental health needs are struggling to receive the help they need, or to have their difficulties recognized, according to a new study.
Jan 7, 2025
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Childhood racial segregation in school tied to late-life cognitive outcomes
Childhood exposure to school segregation is associated with worse late-life cognitive outcomes among older Black adults, according to a study published online Jan. 3 in JAMA Network Open.
Jan 7, 2025
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Researchers identify public policies that work to prevent suicide
An analysis led by New York University researchers determines which public policies effectively prevent suicide deaths in the United States. But it's not just policies that limit firearms and expand access to health care—many ...
Jan 7, 2025
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Visual cues for dry skin: Psychophysical experiments reveal how skin moisture perception is altered
To clarify the visual cues contributing to skin moisture and dryness, a research team conducted several psychophysical experiments to investigate how image manipulation alters visual perceptions of skin moisture.
Jan 7, 2025
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Snap judgments: How first impressions of faces shape inferences of mental states
When we first meet another person, we typically form an initial impression of them based on their facial features and appearance. These first impressions of others could potentially influence our subsequent cognitive processes, ...
Risk of domestic abuse increases over time for those exposed to childhood maltreatment, twins study suggests
The risk of experiencing intimate partner violence may accumulate over time among people who experienced childhood maltreatment when they were younger, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
Jan 6, 2025
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Study shows 'sandwich carers' experience decline in mental and physical health
People who care for both their children and older family members—also known as 'sandwich carers'—suffer from deterioration in both their mental and physical health over time, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Jan 6, 2025
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Post-stroke patients have trouble following instructions, study finds
The ability to follow instructions and its impact on the rehabilitation of stroke patients has never been investigated. At the Joint Laboratory for Neurological Rehabilitation Research of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ...
Jan 6, 2025
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