tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49393907929022961292024-03-20T22:23:02.524-04:00Psychic NewsWynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.comBlogger16097125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-16078815730061786492024-02-26T13:38:00.001-05:002024-02-26T13:38:29.766-05:00Mindfulness at work protects against stress and burnoutA new study has revealed that employees who are more mindful in the digital workplace are better protected against stress, anxiety and overload. Researchers analyzed survey data from 142 employees.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-50540819265079476282024-01-21T21:38:00.001-05:002024-01-21T21:38:11.538-05:00Relationships with caring adults provide a buffer against depression, anxiety, regardless of adverse childhood experiencesA new study sought to identify factors that would bolster resilience for marginalized and minoritized youth, using data from the Boricua Youth Study, a longitudinal study following three generations of families over 20 years in both Puerto Rico and the South Bronx, New York.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-45166587431897783362024-01-02T18:38:00.001-05:002024-01-02T18:38:45.402-05:00Combine mindfulness with exercise for mental health boost in 2024New research shows how combining mindfulness with exercise boosts people's mental health and well-being and could help change exercise habits.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-87357233968956824832023-12-15T09:38:00.001-05:002023-12-15T09:38:26.636-05:00Thinking about God inspires risk-taking for believers, study findsDoes thinking about faith make religious people more likely to take leaps? A new study says yes, finding that participants were more likely to take risks when thinking about God as a benevolent protector. The study specifically looked at American Christians and 'morally neutral' risks.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-63235793821420598732023-12-04T17:39:00.001-05:002023-12-04T17:39:28.839-05:00Meditation training can support wellbeing in older adultsFollowing an 18-month meditation program can improve the wellbeing of older adults, finds a new randomized controlled trial by an international team.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-28483456013499563932023-11-30T19:39:00.001-05:002023-11-30T19:39:16.896-05:00Distinct brain activity triggered by memories of traumaIt is well known that people who have lived through traumatic events like sexual assault, domestic abuse, or violent combat can experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including terrifying flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the incident. But what exactly happens in the brains of PTSD patients as they recall these traumatic events? Are they remembered the same way as, say, the loss of a beloved pet -- or, for that matter, a relaxing walk on the beach?
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-46638665068524837092023-10-23T19:40:00.001-04:002023-10-23T19:40:21.040-04:00Simulating cold sensation without actual coolingThe perception of persistent thermal sensations, such as changes in temperature, tends to gradually diminish in intensity as our bodies become accustomed to the temperature. This phenomenon leads to a shift in our perception of temperature when transitioning between different scenes in a virtual environment. Researchers have now developed a technology to generate a virtual cold sensation via a non-contact method without physically altering the skin temperature.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-64369407073867917392023-10-13T18:40:00.001-04:002023-10-13T18:40:06.073-04:00Fresh light shed on mystery of infant consciousnessThere is evidence that some form of conscious experience is present by birth, and perhaps even in late pregnancy, an international team of researchers has found.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-62077019015353032952023-10-05T20:38:00.001-04:002023-10-05T20:38:27.997-04:00Awe-inspiring science can have a positive effect on mental wellbeingPsychologists have revealed a profound connection between the spirituality of science and positive wellbeing, much like the benefits traditionally associated with religion.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-90740971143200010032023-10-04T15:39:00.001-04:002023-10-04T15:39:00.347-04:00Being a vegetarian may be partly in your genesA person's genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a strict vegetarian diet, a new study has found. The findings open the door to further studies that could have important implications regarding dietary recommendations and the production of meat substitutes.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-31181333386755053382023-09-25T08:40:00.001-04:002023-09-25T08:40:13.921-04:00Curiosity about religion is viewed as morally virtuous, new research findsPeople from diverse religious backgrounds in the United States view curiosity about religion as morally virtuous, according to new research. Atheists also view this curiosity as moral, although less moral than a lack of religious curiosity.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-25616474576854647002023-09-20T17:39:00.001-04:002023-09-20T17:39:58.506-04:00Where do we feel love?New research sheds light on where and how we feel different kinds of love.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-53570587788647459632023-09-14T21:39:00.001-04:002023-09-14T21:39:48.890-04:00New evidence indicates patients recall death experiences after cardiac arrestUp to an hour after their hearts had stopped, some patients revived by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) had clear memories afterward of experiencing death and had brain patterns while unconscious linked to thought and memory, report investigators.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-23956046591052560172023-08-31T17:39:00.001-04:002023-08-31T17:39:39.400-04:00Is digital media use a risk factor for psychosis in young adults?A recent study of 425 Quebecers between the ages of 18 and 25 has found that young adults who have more frequent psychotic experiences also tend to spend more time using digital media. Interestingly, the study, which surveyed the participants over a period of six months, also found that spending more time on digital media did not seem to cause any change in the frequency of psychotic experiences over time.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-74895359414426036982023-08-28T19:38:00.001-04:002023-08-28T19:38:38.067-04:00Enter Sandman: Study shows dreams spill over into the workplace and can be channeled for productivityStudies show that on any given morning, about 40 percent of the working population recalls its dreams. New research shows that when dreams are first recalled, people often draw connections between their dreams and waking lives, and the connections they draw alter how they think, feel and act at work.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-55061916284440284912023-08-10T09:38:00.001-04:002023-08-10T09:38:42.665-04:00How psychedelic drugs affect a rat's brainResearchers have developed a technique for simultaneously measuring electrical signals from 128 areas of the brain in awake rats. They have then used the information to measure what happens to the neurons when the rats are given psychedelic drugs. The results show an unexpected and simultaneous synchronization among neurons in several regions of the brain.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-63035750329630196512023-07-24T18:39:00.001-04:002023-07-24T18:39:12.957-04:00Robot preachers get less respect, fewer donationsAs artificial intelligence expands across more professions, robot preachers and AI programs offer new means of sharing religious beliefs, but they may undermine credibility and reduce donations for religious groups that rely on them.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-77971755134032523532023-07-10T17:38:00.001-04:002023-07-10T17:38:29.818-04:00In-person mindfulness courses help improve mental health for at least six monthsIn-person mindfulness courses help improve mental health for at least six months, study shows. Adults who voluntarily take part in mindfulness courses are less likely to experience symptoms of anxiety and depression for at least six months after completing the programs, compared to adults who do not take part, a new analysis pooling data from 13 studies has confirmed.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-20596573715103964492023-05-01T20:38:00.001-04:002023-05-01T20:38:26.752-04:00Evidence of conscious-like activity in the dying brainA new study provides early evidence of a surge of activity correlated with consciousness in the dying brain.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-37141352896154628642023-04-26T21:39:00.001-04:002023-04-26T21:39:38.055-04:00Is there a common path to the psychedelic experience?A study takes a closer look at the neurobiology of psychedelic experiences caused by nitrous oxide, ketamine and LSD.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-68885083636589045912023-03-31T22:38:00.001-04:002023-03-31T22:38:13.471-04:00Positive experiences in close relationships are associated with better physical health, new research suggestsSocial relationships influence physical health, but questions remain about the nature of this connection. New research suggests that the way you feel about your close relationships may be affecting the way your body functions.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-10232065777244003462023-03-14T21:38:00.001-04:002023-03-14T21:38:36.184-04:00Dizzy apes provide clues on human need for mind altering experiencesGreat apes deliberately spin themselves in order make themselves dizzy -- findings which could provide clues about the role of altered mental states for origins of the human mind.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-75040953274130256732022-12-01T16:35:00.001-05:002022-12-01T16:35:10.001-05:00Five precepts of Buddhism may be linked to lower depression riskA new study suggests that people with high levels of neuroticism and stress may be at greater risk for depressive symptoms, but those links could be buffered for people who observe the five precepts of Buddhism -- a fundamental system of ethics for the religion's followers.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-83500193618598101062022-11-16T18:38:00.001-05:002022-11-16T18:38:51.662-05:00Is ayahuasca safe? New study tallies adverse eventsThere is a high rate of adverse physical effects and challenging psychological effects from using the plant-based psychoactive ayahuasca, though they are generally not severe, according to a new study.
Wynonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02593779562996460328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4939390792902296129.post-33814394875708113872022-11-14T13:38:00.001-05:002022-11-14T13:38:04.955-05:00Even in kindergarten, gaps seen in extracurricular activitiesIt doesn't take long for gaps to appear between children who participate in extracurricular activities and kids who don't, a new study found.
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