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A recent study published in Biological Psychology provides new insights into the link between loneliness and cardiovascular health. The research found that loneliness is associated with reduced heart rate variability during acute social stress, which suggests a decreased ability of…
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A study published in Appetite sheds light on the potential impact of parenting practices involving food on children’s emotional and eating behaviors. Researchers at the University of North Florida found that coercive food practices are associated with poorer emotional regulation…
Researchers have uncovered promising insights into Alzheimer’s disease through a study focusing on a Colombian family with a high genetic risk for early-onset Alzheimer’s. A rare genetic variant known as APOE3 Christchurch (APOE3Ch), found in members of this family, appears…
An analysis of data from studies conducted in Denmark, Mexico, and Canada found that prenatal exposure to high concentrations of fluoride is associated with lower IQ scores in children at age 7. However, this association depended on the dose. In…
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A new study published in The Journal of Social Psychology confirms that individuals prefer closer connections with those they perceive as more similar to themselves, even in contexts that emphasize intergroup differences. The research examined attitudes among ethnic, religious, and…
The James Webb space telescope had several stunning findings this year that changed how we understand the universe.
