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Does ASMR really help with anxiety? A psychology expert explains the evidence
Most of us have experienced tingling or "goosebumps" at some point, especially when we feel a strong positive emotion such as awe or excitement.
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Largest genetic study to date identifies 13 new DNA regions linked to dyslexia
Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental condition estimated to affect between 5–10% of people living in most countries, irrespective of their educational and cultural background. Dyslexic individuals experience persistent difficulties ...
Sep 19, 2025
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Dormant no more: Brain protein's hidden role may reshape psychiatric and neurological treatments
In a new research report, scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have identified a potential target for drugs that could dial up or down the activity of certain brain proteins in efforts to treat psychiatric disorders, ...
Sep 19, 2025
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Loneliness and anxiety fuel smartphone and social media addiction in 'night owls,' new study finds
Young adult "night owls" (or "evening types"—those who prefer to stay up late) are significantly more at risk of developing problematic relationships with smartphones and social media, according to a new study.
Sep 19, 2025
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Study finds no extra benefit from well-known children's mental health program
A new study from The University of Manchester has found that a well-known mental health intervention for children may be no more effective than the usual social and emotional learning (SEL) programs already being taught in ...
Sep 19, 2025
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Cerebellar brain stimulation may boost reward processing in healthy adults
A study published in The Cerebellum provides initial experimental evidence that a single session of cerebellar High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HD-tDCS) may help to maintain anticipatory and consummatory ...
Sep 19, 2025
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Combined effects of body cooling and mental fatigue hinder endurance performance, study shows
Performance in endurance sports, such as long-distance running, cycling, and cross-country skiing, requires sustained activity over prolonged periods of time, and is influenced by multiple factors, such as temperature and ...
Sep 19, 2025
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Severe pregnancy sickness raises risk of mental health conditions by over 50%, study finds
The largest study on pregnant women with excessive nausea and vomiting (hyperemesis gravidarum) has identified increased risks of numerous neuropsychiatric and mental health outcomes. The study is published in the journal ...
Sep 18, 2025
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Trauma can trigger OCD, not just PTSD, new study finds
In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks in Israel, a team of psychologists and psychiatrists noticed an unsettling pattern among survivors: obsessions and compulsions that hadn't been there before or that have grown exaggerated.
Sep 18, 2025
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Machine learning can help mental health patients get better outcomes, research shows
Debate continues over the role of artificial intelligence in treating mental health conditions, but new research shows that machine learning models can help predict whether a person might benefit from certain treatments.
Sep 18, 2025
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Flu vaccine rates may increase with acknowledging regret, study finds
Asking people to imagine future regret could be a powerful tool for increasing flu vaccination rates, according to new research from SMU.
Sep 18, 2025
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Storytelling a unique approach to research racism and mental health in children
Seeing your child in emotional distress is an overwhelming fear for any parent. Layer on language barriers and cultural differences, and it becomes an even bigger block to knowing where and how to get the mental health supports ...
Sep 18, 2025
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Increasing 'healthy competition' between menu options can nudge patients towards healthier choices
New research has shown hospital patients could reduce the carbon footprint and saturated fat content of their selected meals by up to almost a third—if the weekly menu featuring the same dishes is cleverly reorganized.
Sep 18, 2025
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Social risks can accumulate in specialized psychiatric care, as complex life situations go unnoticed
Patients in specialized psychiatric care face a variety of social risks that are intertwined, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland published in Nordic Social Work Research. Social risks tend to ...
Sep 18, 2025
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Rhythmic yoga breathing produces measurable brain activity linked to deep relaxation
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, in collaboration with Sri Sri Institute of Advanced Research and Fortis Escort Heart Institute, report that rhythmic breathing in Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) produces ...
Antipsychotic-treated patients with schizophrenia see benefits from semaglutide, study claims
A multicenter collaboration of Danish researchers reports that once-weekly semaglutide for 30 weeks lowered blood sugar levels and body weight and improved physical quality of life in antipsychotic-treated adults with schizophrenia ...
Study identifies genetic loci that link brain structure and various psychiatric disorders
The development of many psychiatric disorders, including depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, is known to be in great part influenced by genetics. Past research has identified various genes that appear to be associated ...
Late-life virginity: Mapping genetic, psychological and social factors in adults who have never had sex
Researchers from Karolinska Institutet, the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics (Germany), Amsterdam UMC (Netherlands), in collaboration with other international partners, have conducted the most extensive study ...
Sep 17, 2025
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Getting a puppy can pose mental health challenges alongside benefits for families
A survey study of families with puppies in the UK has identified multiple mental health challenges alongside benefits of ownership for adults and kids alike, suggesting that a mental health boost should not be the main motivator ...
Sep 17, 2025
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Fetal movements linked to level of attachment between mother and baby
Recent research that measured fetal movements in pregnant women has found that higher frequencies were strongly linked to greater maternal attachment. Paying conscious attention to these signals may be a non-invasive and ...
Sep 17, 2025
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Indra's internet: Buddhist perspectives to address digital anxieties
Online platforms promise connection, yet the social comparison, digital surveillance, and public criticism they foster can also heighten emotional instability.
Sep 17, 2025
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People on Ozempic who eat to regulate emotions less likely to lose weight, research reveals
GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic can be a lifeline for people with diabetes—helping stabilize blood glucose and lose weight, which contributes to diabetes complications. But not everyone benefits equally.
Sep 17, 2025
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Exercising in nature beats exercising in the city or at the gym, says study
An hour of brisk walking in the forest, on the beach, or in a green park reduces stress hormones, improves mood and makes exercise easier to enjoy. These findings from a new study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen ...
Sep 17, 2025
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Providing information in palliative care: What if patients don't want to know everything?
How do you behave toward patients with life-threatening conditions who do not want to know all the details of the state of their health? This question brought psychologist Liesbeth van Vliet and anthropologist Annemarie Samuels ...
Sep 17, 2025
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Psychogeography makes maps of our emotions—with huge potential for health care services
Have you ever mentally mapped out the streets between your home and your workplace or favorite café, focusing solely on those two places without visualizing what exists in between them? If you have, you will know that, in ...
Sep 17, 2025
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