Music Sparks Social Imagination and Eases Loneliness
Summary: A large-scale study with 600 participants shows that music can genuinely evoke feelings of companionship by sparking…
Insect applications to open wounds by chimpanzees in the wild: first insights from East African chimpanzees
Kirmayer, L. J. The cultural diversity of healing: meaning, metaphor and mechanism. Br. Med. Bull. 69, 33–48 (2004).…
The role of cognitive flexibility and psychological well-being in the effect of mindfulness on problematic internet use
Hammad, M. A., Alyami, M. H. F. & Awed, H. S. The association between internet addiction and sleep…
Shame linked to lower quality of life in people with gut disorders
Feelings of shame are linked to reduced quality of life – as shown by the first study to…
Eight New Genes Linked to Schizophrenia Revealed
Summary: The largest exome-sequencing study of schizophrenia to date has uncovered eight new genes tied to the disorder.…
Feeling Anxious? It’s Not Just You—The ‘August Scaries’ Are Very Real
August may be all sunshine, vacations, and long days—but, for many, it also brings a sense of end-of-summer…
Scientists decode secret of book lovers’ minds | Northwest & National News
Imagination cards related to the study. (Georgia Punton via SWNS) By Talker By Stephen Beech Understanding book readers’…
What is BPD? Experts explain borderline personality disorder
As the use of AI therapy chatbots grows, so do potential dangers Can AI help close the mental…
Alzheimer’s research reaches a critical tipping point
One-third of people older than 85 in the United States are estimated to live with Alzheimer’s disease today,…
New Research on Genes Linked to Stuttering Could Be ‘Life-Changing‘ for Those with Speech Disorder
An illustration of Demosthenes of Athens and a photograph of King George VI, both of whom had stutters…
Timing of sexual history influences partner choice across cultures
A major international study has found that when it comes to choosing a long-term partner, people across the…
Brain Reward Signals Blunted by Genetic Depression Risk
Key Questions Answered Q: How does genetic risk for depression affect the brain?A: Young adults with a higher…