In a paper published in the British Journal of Social Psychology, NCCR LIVES PhD candidate at the University of Lausanne, Mouna Bakouri, demonstrates how individuals from socially disadvantaged…
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People with a "bonding identity" cope better with structural disadvantage
February 23, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Sickness and health between men and women
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Gender and personality matter in how people cope with physical and mental illness, according to a paper by a Washington State University scientist and colleagues at the University of the Thai…
An empty stomach can lead to an empty wallet
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Looking to save money on your next shopping trip? Better eat something before you head to the mall.
Brain differences in preteens open to experimenting
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Researchers found stronger links between the rostrolateral prefrontal cortex and the posterior insula and putamen brain regions in naturally explorative preteens.
Mothers with postpartum depression ‘could benefit from phone-based peer support’
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Receiving telephone-based peer support from mothers who have recovered from postpartum depression could help new mothers who are suffering from the condition, a new study finds.
How stress can lead to inequality
February 22, 2015 by NewsBot - No Comment
Stress is a staple of our lives today, and we know intuitively that it can influence our confidence in competing with others. But how exactly does stress do that?
Teen brain scans reveal a key to weight loss
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Successful trait can be learnedIt sounds cruel to put an already hungry teenager in an MRI scanner and show him pictures of burgers, fries, pizzas, syrupy waffles and ice cream cones, but thanks…
Newborn neurons in adult brain may help us adapt to environment
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The discovery that the human brain continues to produce new neurons in adulthood challenged a major dogma in the field of neuroscience, but the role of these neurons in behavior and cognition is still not clear. In a review article, researchers synthes…
Painkillers for non-cancer chronic pain: New insights on risk
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Studies show need for alternative, non-medication approachesIt’s been seven years since actor Heath Ledger, only 28, was found dead in his Manhattan apartment.
Diabetes, depression predict dementia risk in people with slowing minds
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People with mild cognitive impairment are at higher risk of developing dementia if they have diabetes or psychiatric symptoms such as depression, finds a new review. Mild cognitive impairment is a state between normal aging and dementia, where someone’…
