neighbors
A new discovery: Socioeconomic wonder – how it affects your sensitivity to rewards
The way and circumstances we were raised into affect us a lot, and these effects can shape our whole lives. For example, people from poor and dysfunctional backgrounds tend to process rewards differently from people who were raised in perfect conditions.
Kate Yakimchuk research social status education socioeconomic conditions Psychology 25 January 2024
A new study: Bad neighborhood – how the place affects your health
A group of researchers focused on health equity has used a lot of data to test an idea: that structural racism is connected to neighborhood resources and structures that are linked to poor health. The study explored how racism is related to chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and hypertension at the neighborhood level in Durham County.
Kate Yakimchuk research mental health social skills education Psychology 23 January 2024
Out of your property: Gardening tips
Fruit trees can grow on your territory, but have huge branches that sometimes reach your neighbor's territory. While sometimes it's not a problem, it can sometimes cause discomfort to your neighbor and lead to arguments.
Kate Yakimchuk gardening tips property fruit trees land Garden 27 December 2023
Dogs barking at neighbors: Pet owner's tips
If your dog constantly barks at your neighbors, it can cause lots of discomfort to you and people living next to you. In many cases, you can train your dog to fix its behavior - but how can you do that?
Kate Yakimchuk dogs pets barking training Animals 5 November 2023
Bond with neighbors to have better health: A new study on how communication helps seniors
Older people often feel isolated, but they are the ones who need social connections the most to stay healthy. Strong neighborhood connections have been shown by Rutgers researchers to mitigate the negative impact of living alone on the death rates of older Chinese Americans.
Kate Yakimchuk research seniors communication Psychology 27 August 2023