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A new longitudinal study reveals that depression can alter how young adults remember childhood trauma. When depressive symptoms worsen, individuals are more likely to recall past adversity, pointing to current emotional state as a major driver of… https://t.co/9V7LGgHj6x

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When people know they are interacting with artificial intelligence in social or financial exchanges, they become less trusting and cooperative. However, hiding the algorithm’s involvement leads to normal behavior, complicating calls for mandatory… https://t.co/IxnMimzQia

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Proactive interference - is the reverse of interference to retroactive interference... this is when OLD info prevents the recall of NEWER info.

E.g. when trying to recall a new number, the old number you have previously had for years could proactively interfere with the recall

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Screen time has been linked to all sorts of problems, from depression and obesity to poor sleep. But how worried should you really be? Jacob Aron sifts through the evidence https://t.co/KyafzFldfl

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Reading fiction is not just a pastime—it is a fundamental way in which we learn, empathize, and make sense of the world. Here's why that matters. https://t.co/f2uGvDNEcn

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Alzheimer's-related cognitive decline could be slowed by taking as few as 3000 steps a day, possibly due to the effects of regular exercise on brain health https://t.co/ElZSsq1TlC

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Ultra-processed foods are often compared to addictive drugs. A new study examining the brain's response to a milkshake challenges this popular idea, revealing an unexpected pattern in the brain’s reward system. https://t.co/GpgrS6L4j0

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Understanding the factors that might increase someone's risk for depression can help people protect themselves better. Here's how. https://t.co/TpVsoQqxux

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New research suggests the Mediterranean diet may be especially powerful for those at high genetic risk for dementia. The study found this diet more effectively modulates dementia-related blood metabolites, offering a targeted strategy for prevention in… https://t.co/RyZ2HMsCuc

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A litany of studies links reading with good physical and mental health. But using audiobooks or e-readers can subtly change how your brain responds to a book. https://t.co/wcJnljbtJu

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Feeling overwhelmed? New research suggests just three minutes of slow-paced breathing can significantly improve your ability to manage negative emotions. https://t.co/2jcsvmcnN4

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Nighttime light exposure has been linked to the onset of heart disease in a study of 89,000 people. https://t.co/V4tj2byLyr

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The virus that commonly causes cold sores starts reshaping our genome within an hour of the infection taking hold, all to boost its own growth. https://t.co/OAnXeUfHQV

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Want to feel better about life in an uncertain world? These suggestions don't cost any money, yet each one is a valuable investment in your health and well-being. https://t.co/BHWpM6iGKS

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A new understanding of how tumours exploit our nervous system is leading to new ways to treat cancer using familiar drugs like Botox and beta blockers.
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Are two of the biggest health concerns today - ultra-processed food and microplastics - actually linked? Researchers proposing the idea say it could explain how these foods may harm our mental health. https://t.co/EkrArSypxw

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In a study using an Alzheimer’s disease mouse model, researchers found that cannabidiol reduced memory loss and brain abnormalities. The compound worked by enhancing the function of glycine receptors, which help regulate neuronal activity in the brain's… https://t.co/htpzbLnu1Q

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Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, can have a significant negative impact on a person's sleep. Here's why—and the proven approaches that can make a difference. https://t.co/uNZ6X42o3y

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What is the role of human beings in a world where intelligence no longer needs a mind? @JohnNosta explores our relationship with AI and what it means for the future. https://t.co/1Ru7P4j32u