Study Finds That Preventing Imitation of Others Can Improve Understanding of Others
When friends or family members approach us with good or bad news, we can empathize with them, put ourselves in their shoes, and feel what…
Psychology
Support from Others During Stressful Times may Reduce the Impact of Genetic Depression Risk, According to a New Study
Reaching out to encourage someone who is stressed is always a good idea. A new study reveals that support may be especially crucial for people…
Triggers of Social Isolation Learning and Memory Deficits Caused by Astrocytes
Social isolation refers to the state of being separated from social contacts or having limited social interaction. It can be voluntary or involuntary and can…
Researchers Gain a Better Understanding of the Mechanisms of the Most Commonly Used ADHD Medication
For decades, doctors have used methylphenidate, a stimulant drug sold as Ritalin and Concerta, to treat children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), making it one…
The First Step to a Meaningful Relationship is Attraction
Researchers in the fields of psychology, sociology, and anthropology have long sought to understand what makes one individual attracted to another. Humans are social beings.…
Women are More Susceptible to Coronary Heart Disease Due to Stress from their Jobs and Social Interactions
According to a study conducted by researchers at Drexel University’s Dornsife School of Public Health and recently published in the Journal of the American Heart…
Ladies Who Afterward Embraced their Partner had Lower Cortisol Responses to Stress
The salivary levels of the stress hormone cortisol showed that women who were encouraged to embrace their love partner before going through a stressful encounter…
Detached Feelings Signal Worse Mental Health Outcomes Following Trauma
The presence of dissociation, a profound sense of detachment from one’s sense of self or surroundings, may indicate a high risk of later developing severe…
How to Control Your Emotions During Tough Discussions
Your ability to have a satisfying conversation will depend on the emotions you bring into it and maintain throughout. People you are with can have…
Researchers Find no Connection Between Statewide Pandemic Restrictions and Psychological Distress
A study published by the American Psychological Association found that state restrictions during the first six months of the pandemic were not associated with worse…
How to Manage Relationships’ Constant Uncertainty
Everything is unclear, aside from this particular time. You anticipate finding your car where you parked it the previous morning when you go to bed…
The Mathematical Route to Male Orgasm
When pupils ask, “When am I ever going to use this?” math teachers may have a new response. Researchers have scientifically analyzed what causes males…
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