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We Love Writing. And Procrastinating. Running Helps Us Do Both.
The two pursuits have more in common than meets the eye
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New study shows how human-like qualities of voice assistants influence shopping habits
A recent study published in Computers in Human Behavior shows that the more human-like virtual assistants sound, the safer people feel using them for voice shopping.
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Sick and tired of the gaslighting
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Caffeine use prevents stress-induced impairment of spatial memory
A study has found that adding caffeine to the drinking water of rats exposed to social isolation stress can protect them from developing memory impairments.
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Virtual reality exposure therapy shows promise in treating anxiety in young people
A study showed VR exposure therapy reduced anxiety symptoms in three children with phobias, demonstrating its potential as an effective, feasible treatment for childhood anxiety disorders.
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Family Trip
A mother (Michelle) and her daughter (Lacey) take a therapeutic dose of MDMA with an experienced facilitator (Mikaela) in an attempt to heal generational trauma created by addiction, neglect, racism, divorce and alcoholism. As they begin to peak they are joined by Lacey's children, bringing together 3 generations as they dive deeper into forgiveness, acceptance and forging a new vision for their future. Many thanks to Mikaela and the family for their extreme generosity in allowing us to bear witness to this extraordinary experience.
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Psychopathic women exhibit low cardiac defense responses, study finds
New research published in Biological Psychology explores the relationship between psychopathic fearlessness and low defensive cardiac reactivity. According to the new findings, women with high scores in the psychopathic trait of fearlessness tend to exhibit reduced heart rate changes when faced with an intense and unexpected stimulus. But this relationship was not found among men.
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'I know my story. I know my truth': The woman behind Stockholm Syndrome says it's all a lie
A 23-year-old bank teller caught up in a siege inspired the psychological term Stockholm syndrome. But 50 years later, experts say Kristin's story is totally misunderstood.
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Older people are perceived as more moral than younger people across seven countries
A recent study spanning seven culturally diverse countries found that older individuals are generally perceived as more moral than their younger counterparts. This perception exists across both WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, Democratic) and non-WEIRD societies
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My gender was secretly changed as a baby and I didn’t know for 22 years
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Jamais vu: the science behind eerie opposite of déjà vu
Ever looked at a familiar face or word and found it suddenly unusual or unknown? You may have had a case of jamais vu.
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Know Yourself Better by Writing What Pops into Your Head
The exercise of writing down unfiltered thoughts enhances self-knowledge
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Minnesota inmates find creative outlet, therapeutic benefit in writing programs
The nonprofit FreeWriters offers writing workshops in jails, encouraging expression and reflection as a means of addressing mental health struggles.
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Individuals with higher anxiety sensitivity tend to be less physically active
People with heightened levels of anxiety sensitivity tend to engage in less physical activity, according to new research published in Mental Health and Physical Activity. The more intense the physical activity, the stronger the connection between anxiety sensitivity and being less active. ...
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Cannabis use among adolescents with bipolar disorder linked to working memory deficits
A recent study in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that adolescents with bipolar disorder who used cannabis showed working memory deficits compared to non-users. The research underscores concerns amid increasing cannabis legalization and its potential risks for this vulnerable demographic. ...
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Dear winter, apparently writing a letter to you can help me hate you less
Research suggests writing down your ‘feelings’ about winter can help with seasonal affective disorder. I’m willing to give it a go, writes Anita Chaudhuri
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Strategies for Overcoming Writer's Block
Evidence-based tips and tactics: Different strategies may work better for different individuals or in various situations. It's essential to experiment with these techniques to discover what works best for you. Developing a toolbox of coping strategies can help you navigate and conquer writer's block when it arises.
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Writing a Book? Going to Therapy Might Help With It
Sitting in front of your own words and confronting the depths of your brain can be incredibly draining.
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Human Beings Are Not Puppets, And We Should Probably Stop Acting Like They Are
A few years ago, we wrote about Joe Bernstein’s absolutely fantastic long read on how we’re probably all looking at the concept of disinformation wrong. As our title said, “most information on disi…
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The CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok, Snap, and Discord will testify before the US Senate on child safety
Senators are pushing for child safety laws online.
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