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Mental Distress Following Heart Attack Can Increase Risk Of Another Cardiac Event: Study
Recognising and treating psychological distress with strategies such as cognitive behavioural therapy, antidepressants and stress reduction techniques could help improve mental health.
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Indian-Origin Neuroscientist Akshay Jagadeesh Joins OpenAI As Researcher: "Thrilled To Share..."
Akshay Jagadeesh is a computational neuroscientist of Indian origin, renowned for his work at the intersection of neurobiology, machine learning, and cognitive science.
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Wild Baboons Fail Mirror Test, Raising Questions on Animal Self-Awareness
A study found that wild baboons fail to recognise themselves in mirrors. Researchers placed mirrors near water sources in Namibia’s Tsaobis Nature Park and projected laser dots onto the baboons’ faces and bodies. While 64 percent responded to marks on visible limbs, only one out of 51 reacted to facial markings in the mirror. The findings sugge...
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What Delusions Can Tell Us About The Cognitive Nature Of Belief
Beliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding to understand and engage meaningfully in our world. Beliefs remain fundamental to our behaviour and identity, but are not well understood.
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Hate How You Look In Photos? Experts Explore The Psychology Behind This Phenomenon
According to Dr Matt Johnson, a neuroscientist and consumer psychology professor, our discomfort with photos of ourselves stems from the "mere-exposure effect."
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Understanding The Long-Term Effects Of Meningitis: Rehabilitation And Recovery
In this article, we will explore the long-term effects of meningitis and discuss the rehabilitation and recovery processes crucial for improving outcomes.
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How Zumba Efficiently Helps Promote Positive Mental Health
This article explores the psychological benefits of Zumba, highlighting how it combines exercise, music, and social interaction to foster a positive mental state and overall well-being. Zumba isn't just a physical workout; it's also a mental exercise.
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Ice Cream And Potato Chips Are As Addictive As Drugs, Study Finds
The analysis examined 281 studies from 36 different countries, and it was revealed that a significant 14 percent of adults are addicted to ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
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Phones, Smartwatches, Other Digital Devices Make You Smarter, Suggests Study
A new study conducted by UCL researchers has found that using smartphones, smartwatches and other digital devices can improve the memory skills of a person. For the test, the team developed a memory task for 158 volunteers aged between 18 and 71. It was found that using a digital device as external memory helps people to remember the information sa...
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Dyslexic People, Skilled at Exploring, Helped in Evolution That Led to Human Survival: Study
A recent study has highlighted how the explorative strength in dyslexic people has an evolution link to it and has contributed to human survival. This is the first time a cross-disciplinary approach using evolutionary perspective has been taken into consideration to study dyslexia.
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Do Not Miss On Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Higher Omega-3 Levels May Help Boost Cognitive Skills In Elderly
"Our study suggests that diet and nutrition moderate the association between network efficiency and cognitive performance," said Aron Barbey, Professor of psychology at the UI.
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Good Friends Circle In Old Age May Boost Brain Functioning
A good friend circle may be the key to reducing age related impediments.
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Many People Can't Tell When Photos Are Fake. Can You?
During the terrorism attacks that killed 130 people in Paris in 2015, a Canadian Sikh was falsely accused of being one of the attackers after a photo went viral, doctored to make him look like he was wearing a suicide bomb vest. A Spanish newspaper published the picture on its front page and later apologized. Less than a year later, the photo start...
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Does Your Child Have Autism? Here Are 5 Facts You Must Keep in Mind
A distinct focus on social and occupational skills is of the utmost importance. A mix of behavioural and psychological therapies can help make the journey easier.
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Psychotherapy for diabetes control
Integrating motivational enhancement therapy with behavioural therapy may help people with type 1 diabetes better manage their disease.
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Mental Distress Following Heart Attack Can Increase Risk Of Another Cardiac Event: Study
Recognising and treating psychological distress with strategies such as cognitive behavioural therapy, antidepressants and stress reduction techniques could help improve mental health.
-
Indian-Origin Neuroscientist Akshay Jagadeesh Joins OpenAI As Researcher: "Thrilled To Share..."
Akshay Jagadeesh is a computational neuroscientist of Indian origin, renowned for his work at the intersection of neurobiology, machine learning, and cognitive science.
-
Wild Baboons Fail Mirror Test, Raising Questions on Animal Self-Awareness
A study found that wild baboons fail to recognise themselves in mirrors. Researchers placed mirrors near water sources in Namibia’s Tsaobis Nature Park and projected laser dots onto the baboons’ faces and bodies. While 64 percent responded to marks on visible limbs, only one out of 51 reacted to facial markings in the mirror. The findings sugge...
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What Delusions Can Tell Us About The Cognitive Nature Of Belief
Beliefs are convictions of reality that we accept as true. They provide us with the basic mental scaffolding to understand and engage meaningfully in our world. Beliefs remain fundamental to our behaviour and identity, but are not well understood.
-
Hate How You Look In Photos? Experts Explore The Psychology Behind This Phenomenon
According to Dr Matt Johnson, a neuroscientist and consumer psychology professor, our discomfort with photos of ourselves stems from the "mere-exposure effect."
-
Understanding The Long-Term Effects Of Meningitis: Rehabilitation And Recovery
In this article, we will explore the long-term effects of meningitis and discuss the rehabilitation and recovery processes crucial for improving outcomes.
-
How Zumba Efficiently Helps Promote Positive Mental Health
This article explores the psychological benefits of Zumba, highlighting how it combines exercise, music, and social interaction to foster a positive mental state and overall well-being. Zumba isn't just a physical workout; it's also a mental exercise.
-
Ice Cream And Potato Chips Are As Addictive As Drugs, Study Finds
The analysis examined 281 studies from 36 different countries, and it was revealed that a significant 14 percent of adults are addicted to ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
-
Phones, Smartwatches, Other Digital Devices Make You Smarter, Suggests Study
A new study conducted by UCL researchers has found that using smartphones, smartwatches and other digital devices can improve the memory skills of a person. For the test, the team developed a memory task for 158 volunteers aged between 18 and 71. It was found that using a digital device as external memory helps people to remember the information sa...
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Dyslexic People, Skilled at Exploring, Helped in Evolution That Led to Human Survival: Study
A recent study has highlighted how the explorative strength in dyslexic people has an evolution link to it and has contributed to human survival. This is the first time a cross-disciplinary approach using evolutionary perspective has been taken into consideration to study dyslexia.
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Do Not Miss On Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Higher Omega-3 Levels May Help Boost Cognitive Skills In Elderly
"Our study suggests that diet and nutrition moderate the association between network efficiency and cognitive performance," said Aron Barbey, Professor of psychology at the UI.
-
Good Friends Circle In Old Age May Boost Brain Functioning
A good friend circle may be the key to reducing age related impediments.
-
Many People Can't Tell When Photos Are Fake. Can You?
During the terrorism attacks that killed 130 people in Paris in 2015, a Canadian Sikh was falsely accused of being one of the attackers after a photo went viral, doctored to make him look like he was wearing a suicide bomb vest. A Spanish newspaper published the picture on its front page and later apologized. Less than a year later, the photo start...
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Does Your Child Have Autism? Here Are 5 Facts You Must Keep in Mind
A distinct focus on social and occupational skills is of the utmost importance. A mix of behavioural and psychological therapies can help make the journey easier.
-
Psychotherapy for diabetes control
Integrating motivational enhancement therapy with behavioural therapy may help people with type 1 diabetes better manage their disease.
