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A new discovery: Air quality matters – it can affect your creativity
Scientists from Singapore found that the air quality in offices can affect our creativity at work. They collaborated with air filter manufacturer Camfil, studying the impact of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by products such as detergents and paints.
creativity air pollution air quality health Psychology February 4, 2024
A new discovery: Weight and depression – they are connected
Many people associate increased body weight with depression, but these things seem to be connected even more than we used to think. New research suggests that an increase in symptoms of depression is linked to a subsequent rise in body weight when measured one month later.
body weight depression mental health health Psychology February 3, 2024
A new study: Men and women – different career interests
A recent discovery revealed notable differences in career interests between males and females. Surprisingly, the study found that gender gaps in career opportunities are even more significant than expected, especially at lower education levels.
business social skills team work personality Psychology January 31, 2024
A new discovery: Bad sleep influence – it causes thinking problems
Those who tend to have more disrupted sleep in their 30s-40s may face memory and cognitive problems later. While the experiment doesn't prove that sleep quality directly causes cognitive decline, it shows an association between the two.
sleep patterns cognitive decline memory brain Psychology January 31, 2024
A new experiment: Keeping secrets – why we actually do it
A new study suggests that people often keep negative information about themselves hidden due to fears of harsh judgment, both in and out of the workplace. However, when participants in the study mustered the courage to reveal a secret, the recipients' reactions were much more charitable than expected.
secrets social bonds social skills communication Psychology January 30, 2024
A new discovery: Exposure therapy – reducing fear of spiders and heights
Some people have fears that can significantly affect their lives, and that's why they might need special therapies to get rid of them. Exposure therapy for a specific fear, like spiders, can surprisingly help reduce other fears, such as the fear of heights, according to a new study.
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A new discovery: Love leaves its marks – how love changes your brain
In the realm of romantic connections, a study by CU Boulder neuroscientists involving prairie voles reveals a biological signature of desire, shedding light on why we feel a stronger pull towards certain individuals. The research shows that the neurotransmitter dopamine plays a crucial role in nurturing long-term bonds.
in love brain activity affection relationship Psychology January 30, 2024
A new discovery: Dopamine boost – how exercising improves your brain work
A recent study explored why exercise improves cognitive performance and found that dopamine, a chemical related to pleasure and motivation, plays a key role. The experiment indicates that the increase in dopamine during workouts is connected to quicker reaction times during exercise.
exercising brain activity dopamine health facts Psychology January 30, 2024
A new discovery: Virtual violence – do video games make us more tolerant to real violence?
Neuroscientists explored whether playing violent video games affects human empathy. The study involved adult participants playing a violent video game repeatedly over several weeks, with their empathic responses measured before and after the experiment.
video games violent behavior violence brain Psychology January 29, 2024
A new discovery: Art therapy – how it helps postmenopausal women
Transitioning through menopause can be challenging for women, impacting their emotional well-being and cardiovascular health. A recent pilot study explored a unique way to support overweight, postmenopausal women during this phase using a combined approach of nutrition education and creative arts therapies like art therapy and dance/movement therapy.
art therapy mental health postmenopause women Psychology January 29, 2024
A new discovery: Social media – how our reposts shape people's opinions about us
We often like and share posts online without actually thinking whether these things actually represent us correctly or not. New research reveals that people can form inaccurate impressions about us based on our social media posts, marking the first study to explore perceptions of personalities through online posts.
social media relationship self-perception personality Psychology January 29, 2024
A new study: A caring adult – positive impact on childhood
A recent study reveals that positive relationships with parents and caregivers during childhood can reduce the risk of depression, anxiety, and stress in adulthood. The research underscores the lasting impact of early emotional support on long-term mental well-being.
family caring adults child development kids Psychology January 29, 2024
A new discovery: Successful education – engagement matters
Education experts suggest that boosting student outcomes involves focusing on high engagement in the learning process. A recent experiment revealed that less than a third of teachers are currently involving students in complex learning activities that foster critical thinking and problem-solving.
education child development intelligence cognitive skills Psychology January 28, 2024
A new discovery: Maturing – skills that appear after 18
We can't become mature immediately – it takes time to become more responsible and learn our lessons in life. New research, recently published in Nature Communications, presents convincing evidence indicating that executive function, a cluster of cognitive skills essential for tasks such as planning, task-switching, resisting distractions, and sustaining focus, typically reaches maturity around the age of 18.
maturity social skills responsibility character traits Psychology January 28, 2024
A new discovery: Personality traits matter – researching the sense of belonging
A team of scientists discovered that people who are more social, friendly, or less anxious are more likely to feel like they belong at school. Earlier research also suggested that your personality traits are linked to how much you feel like you belong.
college relationship social bonds communication Psychology January 27, 2024
A new discovery: Emotional hubs – they exist in different languages
Emotions greatly impact how people behave, leading researchers to explore these aspects in psychology and linguistics. For example, businesses can strengthen their connection with customers, while non-profits can encourage quicker action by skillfully using prominent emotions.
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A new discovery: Want to drink less – remove the largest serving sizes
In England, a study found that when 21 places stopped offering the biggest size of wine, they sold less wine overall. The researchers wanted to see if making the sizes of alcoholic drinks smaller could help people drink less.
alcohol issue serving size alcohol health Psychology January 27, 2024
A new study: How memory works – generative AI can help
Have you ever wondered how a complicated mechanism of human memory works? Scientists have – so they've used a special generative AI tool to imitate human memory and research the patterns.
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A new discovery: Exercise separately – you'll be more physically active this way
Lots of couples decide to exercise together to motivate each other and make it more fun, but is it actually a good idea? A study reveals that older people who exercise with their spouse tend to demonstrate lower physical activity levels compared to those who exercise individually.
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A new discovery: Be kind to yourself – it will benefit your relationship
Being kind to yourself in a romantic relationship can make couples happier, according to a new study. The research involved 209 heterosexual couples, and it showed that men, in particular, benefit when their partner is self-compassionate.
self-love self-compassion relationship love Psychology January 26, 2024