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How Do Babies Learn to Be Wary of Heights?
Infants develop a fear of
heights as a result of their
experiences moving around
their environments,
according to new research. ... > full story
Christians Tweet More Happily, Less Analytically Than Atheists
A computer analysis of
nearly 2 million text
messages (tweets) on the
online social network
Twitter found that
... > full story
Anxious? Activate Your Anterior Cingulate Cortex With a Little Meditation
Scientists, like Buddhist
monks and Zen masters, have
known for years that
meditation can reduce
anxiety, but not how.
... > full story
Social Connections Drive the 'Upward Spiral' of Positive Emotions and Health
People who experience
warmer, more upbeat emotions
may have better physical
health because they make
more social connections,
... > full story
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The Toll of Growing Up in a Religious Cult
July 12, 2013 — Children who grow up in religious cults face diffiulties not only during their childhood, but also after leaving the ... > full story -
Fundamental Problem for Brain Mapping
July 10, 2013 — Researchers show a foundational assumption used in brain mapping is flawed, leading them to challenge established works and ... > full story -
New Evidence Shows Link Between Childhood Trauma and Psychotic Experiences
July 10, 2013 — Researchers in Ireland have demonstrated that exposure to childhood trauma (physical assault and bullying) is linked to psychotic experiences, (such as hearing voices), and in turn the cessation of ... > full story -
'Spiritual' Young People More Likely to Commit Crimes Than 'Religious' Ones
June 12, 2013 — Young adults who deem themselves “spiritual but not religious” are more likely to commit property crimes — and to a lesser extent, violent ones — than those who identify ... > full story -
'Belief in Science' Increases in Stressful Situations
June 5, 2013 — A faith in the explanatory and revealing power of science increases in the face of stress or anxiety, a study by psychologists suggests. The researchers argue that a 'belief in science' may help ... > full story -
Power of Prayer: Studies Find Prayer Can Lead to Cooperation, Forgiveness in Relationships
May 14, 2013 — Praying for a romantic partner or close friend can lead to more cooperative and forgiving behavior toward the partner, according to a new ... > full story -
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Relationship Troubles? Some Sad Music Might Help You Feel Better
May 14, 2013 — Consumers experiencing relationship problems are more likely to prefer aesthetic experiences that reflect their negative mood, according to a new ... > full story -
Study Identifies Genes, Pathways Altered During Relaxation Response Practice
May 1, 2013 — A new study finds that elicitation of the relaxation response -- a physiologic state of deep rest induced by practices such as meditation, deep breathing and prayer -- produces immediate changes in ... > full story -
Faith in God Positively Influences Treatment for Individuals With Psychiatric Illness
April 25, 2013 — Belief in God may significantly improve the outcome of those receiving short-term treatment for psychiatric illness, according to a recent ... > full story -
Body Size Conveyed by Voice Determines Vocal Attractiveness
April 24, 2013 — Deep male voices and high-pitched female voices are perceived as more attractive because listeners gauge the speaker's body size from the frequency of their voice, according to new ... > full story
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