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Physical feelings of anxiety tend to predict chronic stress markers better than depression symptoms, suggesting that past research linking depression to body strain may have picked up on hidden anxiety instead.
UH researchers continue to track the physical and emotional toll on Maui wildfire survivors through the UH Maui Wildfire Exposure Study. And the results are dire.
A systematic review of 49 imaging studies highlights how COVID-19 affects the human brain. Researchers found widespread structural and functional changes in areas responsible for memory, emotion, and attention, providing…
A recent study in the Schizophrenia Bulletin suggests that a ketogenic diet provides metabolic and psychiatric benefits for individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, improving blood sugar regulation…
A systematic review and meta-analysis of six trials found that listening to music was associated with increased breast milk volume, higher milk fat, and lower cortisol levels in nursing mothers, likely by reducing…
Engaging in digital sex isn't inherently good or bad for your relationship. New research indicates that it's the psychological motivations behind the messages that predict a couple's overall happiness.
Scorching heat and rising heatwaves may be taking a toll on children’s mental health, with experts warning of increased stress, anxiety and emotional distress. | One of India's leading Digital News ...
As record-breaking heat grips communities worldwide and Australia prepares for an intense El Niño summer, new research provides the first global review linking high temperatures and heatwaves to ...
A new N.C. State study found that even small urban greenspaces and the sound of birdsong can reduce stress, boost positive emotions and improve mental well-being.
Young adults who spend at least an hour daily on apps like TikTok show increased connectivity across multiple brain networks compared to lighter users, according to new research.
A fascinating study conducted at an Antarctic research station utilized wearable sensors to monitor crew interactions. Over the ten-month mission, the crew experienced heightened feelings of ...
A new neuroimaging study suggests that adults with depression who experienced childhood trauma tend to have lower levels of myelin in specific brain regions. This indicates a potential biological link between early…
Patients with BuddâChiari syndrome (BCS) often experience a strong sense of illness uncertainty due to complex and diverse symptoms, unclear etiology, and insufficient popularization of the disease knowledge…
We aimed to assess the effect of light therapy on cognitive performance in simulated night-shift conditions. PubMed, Cochrane, PsycInfo, Web of Science, and Embase were searched until March 2026. The multilevel…
Against the backdrop of the widespread integration of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) into higher education, previous research has yielded divergent findings regarding its relationship with studentsâ…
Drug-related crimes are a multifaceted issue with significant social consequences. With rising recidivism rates, it is crucial that more emphasis is placed on the cognitive patterns that underlie such offences to enable…
People with serious mental illness face multiple barriers to (re-)entering the workforce, including early exclusion from the labor market, stigmatization, mental health instability, and fragmented support systems. Peer…
This study investigates the longitudinal evolution of healthcare consumersâ information-seeking behavior regarding mental health issues, specifically depression, across the pre-pandemic (2018), peak-pandemic (2022)…
A large study tracking thousands of adults over five years reveals that core personality traits, particularly extraversion and conscientiousness, strongly predict how often a person drinks alcohol.
A recent study suggests that basil extract might help ease anxiety and depression. When taken with standard antidepressants, patients using a nightly basil syrup reported greater symptom relief than those taking a…
The internationally acclaimed horseman defied the conventional method of breaking horses and developed his own gentler approach — based on horses' non-verbal language. Roberts spoke with Fresh Air in 1997.
Researchers have linked denser nerve connections deep within the brain to a heightened sensitivity to potential threats. This specific brain wiring pattern appears across multiple psychiatric conditions, including…
Chemical analysis of Bronze Age iron objects indicate that Greek nobles may have indulged in signet rings made with precious metal from the sky.
You’ve spent Monday through Friday running on five hours of sleep, working late nights and waking up early just to do it all over again. On Saturday, you get 12 glorious hours of shut-eye and
A new study suggests that for people with dark personality traits, problematic social media use is often tied to relationship jealousy. For these individuals, compulsive scrolling frequently involves suspicious thoughts…
by Nigatu Wanore Madebo, Feleke Tsegaye Yareshe, Lebsework Negash Lemma This paper presents a novel hybrid control strategy, the Fuzzy PID based Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (FPIDANFIS), designed to enhance the…
by Maha Atout, Nouraldun M. Alhsenat, Huda Gharaibeh, Fatimah S. Tarawneh, Atheer Qashou Background Febrile seizure is the most prevalent seizure disorder among young children, and it commonly occurs in the home setting…
by Hui Zhu Thew, Poh Ying Lim, Tatt Quan Tan, Jun Hui Goh, Amelia Qiao Rou Yap, Ja Shen Choy, Chee Han Ng Objective This study evaluated the effectiveness of web-based educational video module on diabetes knowledge…
by Heeseung Cho, Yiyu Chen, Christian Wallraven Gender differences in personality have been characterized using effect sizes such as Cohen’s d and multivariate measures such as the Mahalanobis distance. However, as…
by Yu Yi, Yiqi Chen, Shulan Feng, Fuhua Lu, La Zhang Background The impact of short-term atherogenic burden and long-term cumulative lipid exposure on the risk of incident T2DM with CKD remains unclear. This study…
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