New research challenges the effectiveness of trigger warnings in reducing distress related to sensitive content. The analysis of 12 studies found that these warnings increase…
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Controversial research findings can lead to defensive reactions, including calls for censorship. New research has shown that people tend to exaggerate the potential of research…
The COVID-19First identified in 2019 in Wuhan, China, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).…
Depression and Stress Could Dampen Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccines: Interventions Could Boost Immunity
Health behaviors and emotional stressors can alter the body’s ability to develop an immune response to vaccines, including—potentially—the new COVID-19 vaccines. Simple interventions, including exercising…
Haunted houses, horror movies, and ghost stories can be chilling delights, provided the fear they evoke remains in a “Goldilocks zone” that is neither too…
Cord blood measures could predict children’s social, emotional development. Babies born with high levels of bad cholesterol and a certain type of fat may face…
Individuals who make concrete plans to meet their goals may engage in more physical activity, including visits to the gym, compared to those who don’t…
Voters may form false memories after seeing fabricated news stories, especially if those stories align with their political beliefs, according to research in Psychological Science,…