Fear of rejection influences how children conform to peers
The fear of rejection -- familiar to many children and adults -- can significantly impact how kids behave in their peer groups, according to new research.
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The fear of rejection -- familiar to many children and adults -- can significantly impact how kids behave in their peer groups, according to new research.
We hear a lot about privilege these days. White privilege. Male privilege. Pretty privilege. Can-buy-a-ranch-in-Montana-on-a-whim ...
Sian McLear had a successful career in finance until a night out at the bingo catapulted her into an online gambling addiction that saw her world fall apart.
Retired adults who habitually exercised outperformed sedentary adults in physical and cognitive tests.
How does a robotic arm or a prosthetic hand learn a complex task like grasping and rotating a ball? Researchers address the classic 'nature versus nurture' question. The research demonstrates that the sequence of…
Researchers have developed a method that shows how the nervous system and sensory organs are formed in an embryo. By labeling stem cells with a genetic 'barcode', they have been able to follow the cells' developmental…
New research shows that Sat Nav systems are helping keep older drivers on the roads for longer. The study reveals that over 65s with a poorer sense of direction rely more on help from GPS navigation systems such as Sat…
Female hormones can suppress pain by making immune cells near the spinal cord produce opioids, a new study has found. This stops pain signals before they get to the brain. The discovery could help with developing new…
Every child should have the opportunity to succeed in school and in life. Our role as members of this school board is to create ...
New research shines light on how the brain interprets nutritional and hydration needs and turns them into action.
Fluency in a foreign language is often thought to be about speaking quickly and using advanced vocabulary. However, researchers reveal that speakers who use common, everyday expressions sound more fluent than those who…
There are over six million Americans with heart failure who are at greater risk of losing their cognitive abilities earlier in life, a study suggests. Global cognition and executive functioning declined more rapidly over…
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The world of mental health is undergoing a quiet revolution—one that is shaking the foundations of how we understand ...
The technology described uses a nanomechanical platform and tiny cantilevers to detect multiple HIV antigens at high sensitivity in a matter of minutes. These silicon cantilevers are cheap and easy to mass produce and…
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, who won election in November on the pledge to crack down on the city’s ...
For the first time researchers demonstrate in an animal how heavy alcohol use leads to long-term behavioral issues by damaging brain circuits critical for decision-making.
Patients prescribed medicinal cannabis in Australia maintained improvements in overall health-related quality of life (HRQL), fatigue, and sleep disturbance across a one-year period, according to a new study. Anxiety…
Alcohol addiction is a complex but treatable condition, and there are more treatment options available now than ever before.
Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say.
Most of us strive for a passionate, fulfilling, and pleasurable sex life. However, getting (and maintaining) the kind of sex life that you want can be a challenge. Many struggle with talking about sex at all, lack sexual…
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Source: Ilan Kelman Mental health literacy can overcome the reticence to talk about mental health and well-being. The Mental ...
The Child Mind Institute, a children's mental health resource, has partnered with the California Department of Healthcare ...
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When you think about your childhood, how much do relationships with your siblings come to mind? Or, what if you had no siblings ...
A new study has found that children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid childhood have weaker connections between key brain regions. The findings highlight the potential impact of early exposure to…
A research group has uncovered a potential mechanism linking maternal inflammation to delayed neurodevelopment in infants. The research suggests the role of CD11c-positive microglia -- immune cells in the brain crucial…
Many people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) don’t know they have it until they’re adults. It was there ...
Is there such a thing as a quick fix for mental health issues? Unfortunately, no. Mental and emotional well-being are shaped by ...
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