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.
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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.
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.
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.
Unexpectedly reaching out to a friend is more appreciated than people assume, new study shows
In fact, the more surprising the "reaching out" is, the more people tend to appreciate it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 15 most popular psychology websites (March 2023)
Our list of 15 great psychology websites that offer research news on just about every aspect of human behavior, updated in June of 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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Mindfulness meditation for pain relief helped 89% of the participants in this new study
A new study has found that mindfulness meditation for pain relief is a viable treatment, with 89% of participants reporting less pain after an 8-week program.
Does yoga help with anxiety? Yes, new study finds
Does yoga help with anxiety? A new study has found that practicing yoga for anxiety seems to work quite well.
64% abandon their New Years resolutions within a month, study finds
A new study has found that about two-thirds of people abandon their New Year's resolutions within a month.
New study finds that “privilege” exists in the animal kingdom too
New study finds that privilege – the intergenerational transfer of wealth and resources – exists in many animal species too.