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You’re only as old as you think and do
Increased control, physical activity lower subjective age in older adults, research says Could increasing your physical activity or feeling more […]
Category Archives: Life
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Why the system needs sleep
Sleep is essential for brain functionality and overall health but understanding how sleep delivers its beneficial effects remains largely unknown. […]
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Neuroscientists get at the roots of pessimism
Stimulating the brain’s caudate nucleus generates a negative outlook that clouds decision-making Many patients with neuropsychiatric disorders such as anxiety […]
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‘Believing you’re a winner’ gives men a testosterone boost and promiscuous disposition
A new study shows that men only have to believe they’ve bested another man in competition to get raised testosterone […]
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New research shows that what we see is distorted by what we expect to see
New research shows that humans “see” the actions of others not quite as they really are, but slightly distorted by […]
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The value of pride
The intensity of pride people feel for a given act or trait is set by an implicit mental map of […]
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Stress makes people better at processing bad news
Feeling stressed or anxious makes people more able to process and internalise bad news, finds a new UCL-led study. The […]
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Hate speech from women is judged harsher than that from men
New research shows that online moderators should be sensitive to how gender stereotypes influence online discussions being judged as hate […]
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Rethinking ketchup packets: New approach to slippery packaging aims to cut food waste
Almost everyone who eats fast food is familiar with the frustration of trying to squeeze every last drop of ketchup […]
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New flexible plastic packaging replacement made from crab shells and trees
These days companies are increasingly touting their earth friendly, sustainable and renewable materials like compostable plastic cups and straws. Georgia […]