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Distraction during meals linked to increased hedonic consumption

If you tend to do other things or get distracted while eating dinner, you may be running the risk of over-consuming everyday pleasures later, possibly because the distraction caused you to enjoy yourself less, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

17 May 2024

USC researcher receives $3.1M to study early brain development in babies born to diabetic mothers

It has long been understood that pregnant women with diabetes are more likely to have children with obesity than women who do not have diabetes during pregnancy.

16 May 2024

Loneliness increases the risk of developing mental health problems

Are lonely people more likely to have problems with mental health? Yes, but the obverse is also true.

16 May 2024

Innovative group training tool for dementia prevention

Solving a quiz as a group while moving around the room at the same time - this combination is the basis of a new tool designed to prevent dementia.

15 May 2024

Exploring the link between mindfulness, self-compassion, and relationship satisfaction in midlife married couples

Many people practice mindfulness or self-compassion techniques in their everyday life as part of their normal self-care routine.

15 May 2024

RoboCA3T: A novel robot-inspired computer-assisted adaptive autism therapy

A new study published in the Journal of Computer Assisted Learning introduces a novel Robot-Inspired Computer-Assisted Adaptive Autism Therapy (RoboCA3T) that leverages the natural affinity of children with autism spectrum disorder towards technology and robots.

15 May 2024

The power of reflecting on teenage years for mental health and resilience

Asking young adults to advise their younger selves could have a positive impact on their self-esteem, resilience and mental health, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

14 May 2024

Study links higher-potency cannabis use in youth to increased risk of psychotic experiences

Young individuals consuming higher-potency cannabis, such as skunk, between ages 16 and 18, are twice as likely to have psychotic experiences from age 19 to 24 compared to those using lower-potency cannabis.

14 May 2024

Uncovering the psychological toll of entrenched school practices on children

Many programs 'deeply entrenched in school culture' are harmful to children and can cause potentially lasting damage, psychologists have warned.

13 May 2024

Leveraging AI to connect social media discourse with public health trends

"Sticks and stones may break my bones," the old adage goes. "But words will never hurt me."

13 May 2024

New tool leverages AI to predict suicidal thoughts and behaviors

A new assessment tool that leverages powerful artificial intelligence was able to predict whether participants exhibited suicidal thoughts and behaviors using a quick and simple combination of variables.

9 May 2024

Social media use linked to rising teen mental health issues, study reveals

Researchers detail how social media can shape behavioral, cognitive, and neurobiological changes in adolescents, increasing their vulnerability to mental health issues.

8 May 2024

Study sheds new light on the links between infections with inflammation and empathy for pain

When people are ill, they feel less empathy for others than when they are healthy. This has been confirmed by a study conducted by Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany.

8 May 2024

Tele-mentoring program shows promise in addressing opioid reliance for chronic pain management

More Americans suffer from chronic pain than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. Yet, a shortage of pain medicine specialists persists, causing many pain sufferers to seek care in primary care settings.

7 May 2024

Study shows contract treatment outperforms incarceration for substance misuse offenders

Substance use disorder treatment in the community is a superior alternative to incarceration for offenders with a substance misuse background, according to a recent study evaluating the effectiveness of the contract treatment sanction in Sweden.

6 May 2024

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome treatment shows promise for recovery

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic and debilitating pain disorder, typically considered lifelong with limited treatment options. Now, groundbreaking research finds that early detection and effective treatment can lead to significant recovery within 18 months, offering hope to millions of people worldwide.

6 May 2024

Study investigates how adolescents perceive and engage with digital communication

A new study co-authored by Sophie Janicke-Bowles, associate professor in Chapman University's School of Communication, sheds light on the role that new and traditional media play in promoting and affecting character development, emotions, prosocial behavior and well-being (aka happiness) in youth.

3 May 2024

Study reveals decline in alcohol consumption during and after pandemic

A new study examined the drinking levels and patterns of young adults before, during and after the pandemic.

3 May 2024

Genes affecting worm behavior found to be relevant to neurological disease in humans

As an undergraduate student in The University of Texas at Arlington's Honors College, Hannah Selvarathinam knew she wanted to conduct research. Near the end of her first year at UTA, the Keller native reached out to the lab of biology Assistant Professor Piya Ghose.

30 Apr 2024

Research offers hope to millions of people with complex regional pain syndrome

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic and debilitating pain disorder, typically considered lifelong with limited treatment options.

30 Apr 2024

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Distraction during meals linked to increased hedonic consumption

USC researcher receives $3.1M to study early brain development in babies born to diabetic mothers

Loneliness increases the risk of developing mental health problems

Innovative group training tool for dementia prevention

Exploring the link between mindfulness, self-compassion, and relationship satisfaction in midlife married couples

RoboCA3T: A novel robot-inspired computer-assisted adaptive autism therapy

The power of reflecting on teenage years for mental health and resilience

Study links higher-potency cannabis use in youth to increased risk of psychotic experiences

Uncovering the psychological toll of entrenched school practices on children

Leveraging AI to connect social media discourse with public health trends

New tool leverages AI to predict suicidal thoughts and behaviors

Social media use linked to rising teen mental health issues, study reveals

Study sheds new light on the links between infections with inflammation and empathy for pain

Tele-mentoring program shows promise in addressing opioid reliance for chronic pain management

Study shows contract treatment outperforms incarceration for substance misuse offenders

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome treatment shows promise for recovery

Study investigates how adolescents perceive and engage with digital communication

Study reveals decline in alcohol consumption during and after pandemic

Genes affecting worm behavior found to be relevant to neurological disease in humans

Research offers hope to millions of people with complex regional pain syndrome

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