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Study reveals strong connection between infection rates and strains of authoritarianism

According to psychologists, in addition to our physiological immune system, we also have a behavioral one: an unconscious code of conduct that helps us stay disease-free, including fear and avoidance of unfamiliar - and so possibly infected - people.

22 Sep 2021

Study investigates if music can improve memory in people with Alzheimer's disease

The main goal of the study, named "The Mozart Effect and memory in patients with cognitive impairment (MEM-COG)", is to investigate whether music can be used to facilitate or enhance learning in those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild Alzheimer's disease (AD).

21 Sep 2021

Four kinds of changes can be made to reduce mental health stress in academic scientists

Graduate students suffer high rates of depression, anxiety and mental stress, studies show—a situation made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic.

21 Sep 2021

Researchers pioneer simple but revolutionary approach to early Alzheimer's diagnosis

A simple but revolutionary approach to early Alzheimer's diagnosis is being pioneered by researchers through an initiative that could pave the way for improved outcomes for individuals who develop the disease in the future.

21 Sep 2021

Study to examine psychosocial factors associated with CVD risk among urban African American adults

The Biopsychosocial Health lab from Wayne State University has been awarded $3,590,488 from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health to conduct a project titled "Stress and Cardiovascular Risk Among Urban African American adults: A Multilevel, Mixed Methods Approach."

21 Sep 2021

'Spice' users likely to experience more severe withdrawal symptoms, study finds

Research published today by psychologists at the University of Bath suggests that 'Spice' – which contains synthetic drugs originally designed to mimic the effects of cannabis – is more harmful than cannabis and that users are likely to experience more severe withdrawal symptoms when attempting to quit.

18 Sep 2021

Study of internet-delivered trauma-focused CBT shows promising results

Traumatic experiences such as assault or a road accident can give rise to nightmares, flashbacks and other mental reactions, and accessible therapy is needed to prevent exacerbation of the problems.

18 Sep 2021

High adherence to Mediterranean diet improves cognitive functions and memory

People of advanced age who are overweight or obese with a higher level of adherence to the Mediterranean diet preserve their cognitive performance and even improve their abilities after three years, according to a new study.

16 Sep 2021

New research highlights the quality of life and mental health issues of adults with autism

New research led by psychologists at Edge Hill University has placed a spotlight on the quality of life and mental health issues experienced by adults diagnosed with autism.

16 Sep 2021

Reframing the understanding of stress can make a big difference to students' wellbeing, success

Sweaty palms during a job interview. Racing heartbeat before the walk down the aisle. Stomach pains ahead of a final exam. Many of us have experienced a classic stress response in new, unusual, or high-pressure circumstances.

16 Sep 2021

Adequate communication and support needed for children of cancer patients, research suggests

The announcement of a cancer diagnosis abruptly and durably alters the course of daily life - not just for the person receiving it, but also for their family.

13 Sep 2021

Lehigh University faculty members receive funding for special education, reading skills research

Three faculty with Lehigh University's College of Education recently received research funding from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the arm of the U.S. Department of Education that supports research, statistics and evaluation to ground education practice and policy.

12 Sep 2021

New research project aims to better understand the brain basis of cognitive control

Are you able to start a task and stick with it, all the way through, ignoring the temptations of the internet or the sudden realization that you should probably do the laundry?

10 Sep 2021

‘Luckiest man alive’: Why 9/11 first responders’ outlooks may improve even as physical health fails

Ray Pfeifer and Luis Alvarez's names are on the federal 9/11 legislation that establishes benefits for first responders. Both men fought to make Congress pass it while they were dying of cancer — and they had another thing in common. In spite of it all, they were content.

10 Sep 2021

Early androgens related to childhood gender nonconformity in boys

In laboratory animals, sex differences in behavior occur because different hormone levels produced by males and females influence patterns of gene expression in the developing brain.

9 Sep 2021

Goldstein studying cultural variations in parental honesty

Thalia Goldstein, Associate Professor of Applied Developmental Psychology, is studying lies parents tell their children.

9 Sep 2021

Marijuana use among college-age adults remains at historically high levels in 2020

Marijuana use continued to rise among college students over the past five years and remained at historically high levels among same-aged peers who are not in college in 2020, according to survey results from the 2020 Monitoring the Future (MTF) panel study.

8 Sep 2021

Well-designed urban environment can be beneficial for people’s wellbeing just as natural surroundings

Stepping patterns become slower and more variable if a person is uncomfortable with their surroundings, researchers have found.

7 Sep 2021

Study: Ninth-grade ethnic studies class has strong positive impact on students

A ninth-grade ethnic studies class has a remarkably prolonged and strong positive impact on students, increasing their overall engagement in school, probability of graduating and likelihood of enrolling in college, according to a new study of a curriculum offered at the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD).

7 Sep 2021

Researchers use hair cortisol test to detect the impact of COVID-19 on stress levels in families

Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Global TIES for Children and researchers at University of California Davis (Paul Hastings and Lindsey Partington) as well as Hashemite University in Jordan (Rana Dajani), have used a hair cortisol test to detect the impact of COVID-19 on stress levels in families.

6 Sep 2021

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Study reveals strong connection between infection rates and strains of authoritarianism

Study investigates if music can improve memory in people with Alzheimer's disease

Four kinds of changes can be made to reduce mental health stress in academic scientists

Researchers pioneer simple but revolutionary approach to early Alzheimer's diagnosis

Study to examine psychosocial factors associated with CVD risk among urban African American adults

'Spice' users likely to experience more severe withdrawal symptoms, study finds

Study of internet-delivered trauma-focused CBT shows promising results

High adherence to Mediterranean diet improves cognitive functions and memory

New research highlights the quality of life and mental health issues of adults with autism

Reframing the understanding of stress can make a big difference to students' wellbeing, success

Adequate communication and support needed for children of cancer patients, research suggests

Lehigh University faculty members receive funding for special education, reading skills research

New research project aims to better understand the brain basis of cognitive control

‘Luckiest man alive’: Why 9/11 first responders’ outlooks may improve even as physical health fails

Early androgens related to childhood gender nonconformity in boys

Goldstein studying cultural variations in parental honesty

Marijuana use among college-age adults remains at historically high levels in 2020

Well-designed urban environment can be beneficial for people’s wellbeing just as natural surroundings

Study: Ninth-grade ethnic studies class has strong positive impact on students

Researchers use hair cortisol test to detect the impact of COVID-19 on stress levels in families

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