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Performance on some cognitive tasks is better predicted by gender identity than by sex assigned at birth, finds study

Performance on some cognitive tasks is better predicted by gender identity than by sex assigned at birth, finds study

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany studies have found sex differences in cognitive abilities. In general, women outperform men on verbal and fi

Performance on some cognitive tasks is better predicted by gender identity than by sex assigned at birth, finds study

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany studies have found sex differences in cognitive abilities. In general, women outperform men on verbal and fi
Exposure to common environmental carcinogens decreases lifespan happiness, study finds

Exposure to common environmental carcinogens decreases lifespan happiness, study finds

by Osaka UniversityLoss of happy life expectancy for carcinogenic chemicals and psychological distress. PM2.5represents the value in 2020. Credit:Environmental Research(2024). D

Exposure to common environmental carcinogens decreases lifespan happiness, study finds

by Osaka UniversityLoss of happy life expectancy for carcinogenic chemicals and psychological distress. PM2.5represents the value in 2020. Credit:Environmental Research(2024). D
Neuroscience study taps into brain network patterns to understand deep focus, attention

Neuroscience study taps into brain network patterns to understand deep focus, attention

by Jess Hunt-Ralston,Georgia Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom completing puzzles and playing music, to reading and exercising, growing up Dolly Seeburger loved activi

Neuroscience study taps into brain network patterns to understand deep focus, attention

by Jess Hunt-Ralston,Georgia Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom completing puzzles and playing music, to reading and exercising, growing up Dolly Seeburger loved activi
Study shows questionnaire can better identify complex post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans

Study shows questionnaire can better identify complex post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans

by Charles Darwin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMilitary mental health services should urgently adopt an internationally recognized trauma questionnaire to better diagnose and treat

Study shows questionnaire can better identify complex post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans

by Charles Darwin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMilitary mental health services should urgently adopt an internationally recognized trauma questionnaire to better diagnose and treat
Anxiety in young women may arise from imbalance between two brain chemicals

Anxiety in young women may arise from imbalance between two brain chemicals

by University of SurreyCredit: Liza Summer from PexelsThe development of anxiety in girls and young women may stem from an imbalance between two crucial brain chemicals, gamma-aminobutyric acid (

Anxiety in young women may arise from imbalance between two brain chemicals

by University of SurreyCredit: Liza Summer from PexelsThe development of anxiety in girls and young women may stem from an imbalance between two crucial brain chemicals, gamma-aminobutyric acid (
Union accuses Kaiser of violations months after state fine on mental health care

Union accuses Kaiser of violations months after state fine on mental health care

by Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMonths after Kaiser Permanente reached a sweeping agreement with state regulators to improve its mental health services, the he

Union accuses Kaiser of violations months after state fine on mental health care

by Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMonths after Kaiser Permanente reached a sweeping agreement with state regulators to improve its mental health services, the he
Language that could be clues to suicide differ between men and women, study finds

Language that could be clues to suicide differ between men and women, study finds

by Holly Ober,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe suicide rate for men is about four times higher than for women. While men make up 50% of the population, they acco

Language that could be clues to suicide differ between men and women, study finds

by Holly Ober,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe suicide rate for men is about four times higher than for women. While men make up 50% of the population, they acco
Body dysmorphic disorder sufferers form devastating beliefs due to visual processing problems, research suggests

Body dysmorphic disorder sufferers form devastating beliefs due to visual processing problems, research suggests

bySwinburne University of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBody dysmorphic disorder (BDD) remains one of the least studied mental health disorders. However, new research from Swinburne

Body dysmorphic disorder sufferers form devastating beliefs due to visual processing problems, research suggests

bySwinburne University of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBody dysmorphic disorder (BDD) remains one of the least studied mental health disorders. However, new research from Swinburne
Research shows psychological risks increases for transgender youth at gender identity milestones

Research shows psychological risks increases for transgender youth at gender identity milestones

by Elana GotkineTransgender youth have an increased risk for attempting suicide or running away from home in association with gender identity milestones, with the association driven by children who li

Research shows psychological risks increases for transgender youth at gender identity milestones

by Elana GotkineTransgender youth have an increased risk for attempting suicide or running away from home in association with gender identity milestones, with the association driven by children who li
How music choices can affect productivity

How music choices can affect productivity

by NYU Tandon School of EngineeringCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHuman brain states are unobserved states that can constantly change due to internal and external factors, including cognitive a

How music choices can affect productivity

by NYU Tandon School of EngineeringCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHuman brain states are unobserved states that can constantly change due to internal and external factors, including cognitive a
Image isn't everything: Research shows how the immediate environment may impact women's confidence

Image isn't everything: Research shows how the immediate environment may impact women's confidence

by Savannah Peat,University of New MexicoStudy 1’s path analysis results. Note. Bootstrapped coefficients and 95% confidence intervals reported. Solid lines indicate direct effects and dashed li

Image isn't everything: Research shows how the immediate environment may impact women's confidence

by Savannah Peat,University of New MexicoStudy 1’s path analysis results. Note. Bootstrapped coefficients and 95% confidence intervals reported. Solid lines indicate direct effects and dashed li
Polygenic risk score improves psychosis risk prediction

Polygenic risk score improves psychosis risk prediction

by University of North Carolina Health CareDiana O. Perkins, MD, MPH, is lead author of the study. Credit: UNC School of MedicineA new study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina

Polygenic risk score improves psychosis risk prediction

by University of North Carolina Health CareDiana O. Perkins, MD, MPH, is lead author of the study. Credit: UNC School of MedicineA new study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina