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A new study from Virginia Tech suggests patterns of repetitive negative thinking explain how anxiety develops into deeper stress for caregivers of people living with dementia and that mindfulness training may help identify ...
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People with lived experience of alcohol and drug use are helping others navigate recovery. New UNSW research shows their experience is a powerful form of expertise when workplaces recognize and support it. The research is ...
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A doctor's confidence, the design of a clinic and even the language used to explain a treatment may shape a patient's belief in their care, according to new QUT research published in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research.
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Is your teenager thinking about taking a Spanish or French class? Tell them there's a hidden benefit to picking up another language—their brain might age more slowly, a new study says.
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