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Everyday social interactions predict language development in infants

Everyday social interactions predict language development in infants

by Lauren Kirschman,University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA parent interacting with a baby is a heart-warming and universal scene. The parent speaks in a high-pitched voice—known as &

Everyday social interactions predict language development in infants

by Lauren Kirschman,University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA parent interacting with a baby is a heart-warming and universal scene. The parent speaks in a high-pitched voice—known as &
Study uses wearable devices to examine 3- to 6-year-olds' impulsivity, inattentiveness

Study uses wearable devices to examine 3- to 6-year-olds' impulsivity, inattentiveness

bySociety for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhy do some young children struggle to sit through a story one day but not the next? Why do they rush impulsively int

Study uses wearable devices to examine 3- to 6-year-olds' impulsivity, inattentiveness

bySociety for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhy do some young children struggle to sit through a story one day but not the next? Why do they rush impulsively int
Young people's moods more sensitive to social media 'likes,' research suggests

Young people's moods more sensitive to social media 'likes,' research suggests

byUniversity of AmsterdamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYoung people today are growing up in a social media-saturated world where technology plays a central role in shaping most of their exper

Young people's moods more sensitive to social media 'likes,' research suggests

byUniversity of AmsterdamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYoung people today are growing up in a social media-saturated world where technology plays a central role in shaping most of their exper
Scientists use wearable technology to detect stress levels during sleep

Scientists use wearable technology to detect stress levels during sleep

byUniversity of VermontThe LEMURS project uses Oura rings to gather biometric data from first- and second-year college students to determine which biomarker signal potential changes in a person&

Scientists use wearable technology to detect stress levels during sleep

byUniversity of VermontThe LEMURS project uses Oura rings to gather biometric data from first- and second-year college students to determine which biomarker signal potential changes in a person&
New research advances understanding of negative social contact

New research advances understanding of negative social contact

byDurham UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research, by the Department of Psychology at Durham University, has found that negative social contact among people of differing societal

New research advances understanding of negative social contact

byDurham UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research, by the Department of Psychology at Durham University, has found that negative social contact among people of differing societal
Females and males differ in their rates of psychiatric disorders over the lifespan, finds study

Females and males differ in their rates of psychiatric disorders over the lifespan, finds study

byKarolinska InstitutetStandardized incidence rate for a) any psychiatric disorder, b) depressive disorders, c) anxiety disorders, d) stress-related disorders, e) eating disorders, f) attention

Females and males differ in their rates of psychiatric disorders over the lifespan, finds study

byKarolinska InstitutetStandardized incidence rate for a) any psychiatric disorder, b) depressive disorders, c) anxiety disorders, d) stress-related disorders, e) eating disorders, f) attention
Men are more emotionally disconnected than women—what can be done about it?

Men are more emotionally disconnected than women—what can be done about it?

by Roger Patulny,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany of us are worried about loneliness and isolation, and both decade-old andrecent datasuggest they impact men more than w

Men are more emotionally disconnected than women—what can be done about it?

by Roger Patulny,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainMany of us are worried about loneliness and isolation, and both decade-old andrecent datasuggest they impact men more than w
Tackling social isolation could be more effective than healthy eating for obesity

Tackling social isolation could be more effective than healthy eating for obesity

by Andrea Wigfield,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with obesity are commonly urged to lose weight by eating more healthily, cutting down on calorie intake and exercising

Tackling social isolation could be more effective than healthy eating for obesity

by Andrea Wigfield,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with obesity are commonly urged to lose weight by eating more healthily, cutting down on calorie intake and exercising
Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. retail pharmacies have closed since 2010

Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. retail pharmacies have closed since 2010

byUniversity of Southern CaliforniaThe number of pharmacies declined by 2.1% between 2018 and 2021. Credit: USC SchaefferAbout 1 in 3 U.S. retail pharmacies have closed since 2010, with the vast

Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. retail pharmacies have closed since 2010

byUniversity of Southern CaliforniaThe number of pharmacies declined by 2.1% between 2018 and 2021. Credit: USC SchaefferAbout 1 in 3 U.S. retail pharmacies have closed since 2010, with the vast
Study finds weak link between adolescent media use and psychotic experiences in adulthood

Study finds weak link between adolescent media use and psychotic experiences in adulthood

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs digital media becomes an increasing part of daily life for teens, the question of how heightened screen time will impact th

Study finds weak link between adolescent media use and psychotic experiences in adulthood

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs digital media becomes an increasing part of daily life for teens, the question of how heightened screen time will impact th
Individuals can tell if their memories are trustworthy, new study shows

Individuals can tell if their memories are trustworthy, new study shows

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow much trust should we put in our memories? New research shows we have a good awareness of when we are recalling events accurately—an

Individuals can tell if their memories are trustworthy, new study shows

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow much trust should we put in our memories? New research shows we have a good awareness of when we are recalling events accurately—an
Nearly half of mothers report birth trauma and barriers to mental health aid, especially for diverse populations

Nearly half of mothers report birth trauma and barriers to mental health aid, especially for diverse populations

by Ryan Huff,University of Colorado DenverCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsWith 23 Grand Slam singles titles to her name, Serena Williams is among the greatest tennis players of all-time. It

Nearly half of mothers report birth trauma and barriers to mental health aid, especially for diverse populations

by Ryan Huff,University of Colorado DenverCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsWith 23 Grand Slam singles titles to her name, Serena Williams is among the greatest tennis players of all-time. It