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facial scars have minimal influence on attractiveness - two faces

New study finds that small facial scars don’t have a significant negative impact on attractiveness

A new study finds that minor facial scars have little or no effect on ratings of attractiveness, and are even viewed as slightly more friendly than average.

ByPsychNewsDaily Staff
OnNovember 30, 2022

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Mindfulness for Anxiety is as Effective as a Common Antidepressant, New Study Finds

A new study finds that mindfulness for anxiety (in the form of MBSR) is as effective as commonly-prescribed antidepressant, according to a new study from Georgetown University.

ByPsychNewsDaily Staff
OnNovember 9, 2022

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Reproducing historical fragrances to learn more about the past

Recreating historical fragrances to evoke the past is a new way to experience culture in museums and tours.

ByPsychNewsDaily Staff
OnNovember 9, 2022

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Mindfulness for Pain Relief: New Study Finds Mindfulness Program Helps

A new study on mindfulness for pain is the first to demonstrate brain changes from a standardized mindfulness course.

ByPsychNewsDaily Staff
OnOctober 22, 2022

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Benefits of chair yoga extend to seniors with dementia, study finds

The benefits of chair yoga also apply to socially isolated older adults with dementia.

ByPsychNewsDaily Staff
OnOctober 19, 2022

Researchers Identify Molecule That Shows Promise for Hair Regeneration

Researchers from North Carolina State University have identified a molecule known as a microRNA (miRNA) that could promote hair regeneration.

ByPsychNewsDaily Staff
OnSeptember 26, 2022

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Is peak social media behind us? Fewer Norwegian children using social media than two years ago

Despite a spate of recent headlines about how children in the US are using social media more than ever before, new results from Norway tell a different story.

ByDouglas Heingartner
OnSeptember 26, 2022

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New study shows that cooperation among strangers in the US has increased since the 1950s

Despite common concerns that the social fabric is fraying, cooperation among strangers has gradually increased in the U.S. since the 1950s.

ByDouglas Heingartner
OnJuly 25, 2022

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New study finds Reddit users with toxic usernames are more likely to generate toxic content

The study also found that users with toxic usernames are about 2.2 times more likely to have their accounts suspended by moderators.

ByDouglas Heingartner
OnJuly 1, 2022

New algorithm can predict future crime a week in advance - man in handcuffs

New algorithm can predict future crime a week in advance, with 90% accuracy

Scientists have developed a new algorithm that can predict future crime a week in advance with about 90% accuracy.

ByPsychNewsDaily Staff
OnJune 30, 2022

myopia in children linked to depression and anxiety

New study finds that myopia in children is linked to higher rates of depression and anxiety

A new study of myopia in children has found that nearsighted children suffer from more depression and anxiety, but the problem is remediable.

ByDouglas Heingartner
OnJune 21, 2022

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New study finds jet lag puts Celtics at a disadvantage in NBA finals

A new study into jet lag and its impact on NBA performance has found that the Boston Celtics may have a distinct disadvantage in the 2022 NBA Finals.

ByDouglas Heingartner
OnJune 16, 2022

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Hedge funds driven by AI outperform hedge funds that rely mostly on human input

A new study finds that automated hedge funds get better results than hedge funds that rely on human judgement.

ByDouglas Heingartner
OnMay 10, 2022

Best psychology websites to learn about the mind - globe with many pictures

The 15 most popular psychology websites (updated June 2022)

Our list of 15 great psychology websites that offer research news on just about every aspect of human behavior, updated in June of 2022.

ByPsychNewsDaily Staff
OnMay 3, 2022

What is the world’s #1 favorite scent? Vanilla, says new study

A new study finds that people's favorite scent - despite varying cultural backgrounds - is vanilla.

ByDouglas Heingartner
OnApril 7, 2022

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The psychology of Wordle: 6 reasons why we love this mesmerizing game

Why has Wordle become such a global success? We look at why the psychology of Wordle makes this game so addictive.

ByDouglas Heingartner
OnJanuary 25, 2022

Yale researchers develop a wearable air sampler to monitor your personal exposure to Covid-19

The Fresh Air Clip is a wearable device that monitors an individual's personal exposure to the Covid-19 virus.

ByDouglas Heingartner
OnJanuary 12, 2022

New study shows ALL CAPS is harder to read, but lawyers won’t stop using it

A new study shows older people have trouble understanding text written in all caps, but this outdated practice still lives on. Why?

ByDouglas Heingartner
OnJanuary 7, 2022

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Mindful self compassion training linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease in women, new study finds

A new study has found that women who practice mindful self compassion training have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease.

ByDouglas Heingartner
OnDecember 28, 2021