This Factor Predicts Children’s Future Depression Better Than Parental Divorce (M)

What puts children of divorced parents at higher depression risk decades later?

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AI Can Sound Caring, Thoughtful And Understanding, But It Is Not Conscious (M)

As AI becomes smarter, it is easier to forget the crucial difference between intelligence and awareness.

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How Writing About A Relationship Breakup Helps People Look To The Future (M)

Being unable to 'tell the story' of a breakup may be a bad sign.

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The Parenting Phone Habit Linked To Teen Mental Health Problems (M)

Children’s phone use is widely debated -- but what about their caregivers?

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Do Depressed People See Reality More Clearly? (M)

Could feeling low make some judgments more objective? A large review offers an intriguing answer.

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Lark vs Owl: 10 Ways Sleep Timing Shapes Your Mind And Body (P)

Night owls and early birds differ in surprising ways, with research revealing links to personality, wellbeing, habits and the brain.

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6 Common Sugar Substitutes Linked To Faster Brain Aging (M)

Some “healthy” sugar substitutes are linked to memory loss and 1.6 additional years of brain aging.

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This Powerful Lifestyle Pattern Could Cancel Out Dementia Risk (M)

Even people with a high genetic risk of dementia saw benefits from these activities.

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What Wearing A Cooling Cap For 30 Minutes Does To Mood And Brain Activity (M)

The physical sensation alone appeared to influence emotional state and brain patterns.

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A Tiny Change To Your Breathing Could Make You Far Braver (M)

A surprisingly simple technique could subtly change how you approach life's most important moments.

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The Surprising Words Your Brain Hides From Conscious Awareness (M)

Your brain is automatically filtering out certain words -- here's why.

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This 30-Minute Exercise Switch Cuts Depression & Anxiety Symptoms (M)

Your daily walk helps, but research suggests it may not be the whole story for mental health.

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13 Delightful Truths Behind The Psychology Of Smiling (P)

The science of smiling reveals it can shift both how people treat you and how you experience the world.

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A Tiny Change In Posture Produces A Positive Shift In Mood And Performance (M)

Could the way you are sitting be shaping your mood? This simple experiment suggests it might.

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A Drug-Free Way To Treat Tic Disorders — It Works As Well As Medication (M)

Many people with tic disorders want alternatives to medication because of side effects.

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The Common Parenting Habit That Turns Good Kids Into Great Liars (M)

There is a surprising connection between how parents handle bad behaviour and how often kids lie.

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This Hidden Mental Health Risk Peaks For Night Owls (M)

Your sleep pattern could influence how vulnerable you are to certain mental health problems.

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One Simple Eating Habit That Keeps Brains Sharper (M)

Losing weight is not the only benefit. This simple eating schedule gives the brain an unexpected boost.

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Millions Stay On Antidepressants For Years — But Do They Really Help? (M)

The findings could change how people view long-term  antidepressant treatment.

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10 Post-Depression Realities Every Recovering Patient Needs to Know (P)

Recovering from depression is only step one. Discover 10 evidence-based insights on therapy, medication and habits to protect long-term health.

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How Cooperative People Really Are — The Results Defy Expectations (M)

We often expect selfish behaviour, but global evidence paints a much more hopeful picture.

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