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Obesity linked to changed connection patterns with brain regions

According to a recent study, people who are obese exhibit hypo-connectivity with the left inferior frontal gyrus (related with cognitive control) and hyper-connectivity with a portion of the ventral occipitotemporal cortex

2023-08-22T11:52:26.557514+00:00 IST

Positive contact with diverse groups lowers conspiracy theories

According to new UEA research, positive contacts with people from diverse groups can lessen the amount of negative conspiracy beliefs about those groups.

2023-07-17T17:26:42.726446+00:00 IST

Successful cooperation depends on good mindreading abilities

Even with strangers, a person's mindreading ability' can predict how successfully they will be able to work together.

2023-07-14T07:10:30.564034+00:00 IST

Study reveals creative people enjoy idle time more than others

According to a new study by University of Arizona researchers, creative people are more prone to spend their downtime during the day exploring their minds.

2023-07-07T16:39:26.718846+00:00 IST

Individual bad decisions cannot explain economic inequalities

Study discovers that economic inequality on a social level cannot be explained by poor people making bad decisions or rich people making good decisions. Poor decisions were made across all income levels, including those who had risen out of poverty.

2023-07-03T10:28:00.553496+00:00 IST

Flexible, friendly workplace culture makes for better remote work

The pandemic forced many people to work from home, but it wasn't always a pleasant situation. Remote work has numerous advantages, including more flexibility, inclusion for parents and people with disabilities, and work-life balance. It can, however, cause issues with teamwork, communication, and the overall work environment.

2023-07-02T08:45:58.417842+00:00 IST

Flexible, supportive company culture makes for better remote work

The pandemic made remote work the norm for many, but it wasn't always a joyful experience. Remote work has many advantages, including improved flexibility, inclusivity for parents and individuals with impairments, and work-life balance. However, it can also produce problems with teamwork, communication, and the general work atmosphere.

2023-06-28T13:50:32.572735+00:00 IST

Walkable neighbourhoods help adults socialize, increase community

According to researchers from the University of California San Diego's Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, adults who live in walkable neighbourhoods are more likely to interact with their neighbours and have a stronger sense of community than those who live in car-dependent communities.

2023-06-20T15:57:04.957900+00:00 IST

Working hard for money lowers consumer willingness to risk funds

According to surveys, consumers believe that those who work hard for their money have higher earnings, are more financially aware, and are more comfortable taking safe financial risks.

2023-06-17T07:01:44.990233+00:00 IST

Working hard for money reduces consumers' desire to risk earnings

Consumers feel that individuals who work hard for their money have better earnings, are more financially savvy, and are more comfortable taking safe financial risks, according to studies.

2023-06-13T10:58:15.524545+00:00 IST

Study shows why sexually harassed people may not come forward

According to a new study, there is a gap between how individuals anticipate they would react if sexually harassed and how those who have experienced it respond.

2023-06-09T15:41:45.509335+00:00 IST

Employers should exercise caution when introducing peer recognition initiatives: Study

Employers are constantly looking for better and more innovative ways to acknowledge people in the workplace, especially in circumstances where change is frequent and fast-paced. According to recent research from the University of Waterloo, however, employee comparisons made possible by public peer recognition may lead to some workers feeling mistreated.

2023-06-08T10:32:05.814367+00:00 IST

Motor skill practice supports preschoolers' learning: Study

A doctoral thesis demonstrated that motor skills and physical activity practice can support preschoolers' cognitive and early academic skills, especially when the activities include motor skills practice or when motor skills or physical activity practice is combined with the subject to be learned.

2023-06-06T15:18:21.107972+00:00 IST

Social media 'trust'/'distrust' buttons may reduce misinformation

According to a new experimental study led by UCL researchers, the addition of 'trust' and 'distrust' buttons on social media, alongside the standard 'like' buttons, could help to reduce the spread of misinformation.

2023-06-06T15:13:19.478705+00:00 IST

Research reveals male babies talk more in first year than females

While some newborns are inherently more "talkative" than others, a recent study published in iScience indicates that there are disparities in the amount of noises made by males and females

2023-06-01T12:16:22.088792+00:00 IST

Facility dogs in children's hospitals benefit patients, staff

The most profound impacts of HFDs were observed in terminal care and patient cooperation, with 73% of respondents reporting that HFDs were "very often" or "always" beneficial in providing palliative care during the terminal phase.

2023-06-01T07:30:51.305112+00:00 IST

Study reveals kids may consider past choices when judging others

A new study published in the journal Child Development by researchers at Boston College in Massachusetts, USA, and the University of Queensland in Australia investigates whether four- to nine-year-old children evaluate their own previous actions when developing moral judgements about others.

2023-05-25T16:18:11.433658+00:00 IST

Positive news pieces can help to soften mental toll

People who saw the news about kindness among people after consuming news about a terrorist attack or other immoral acts felt less negative emotions and retained more belief in the goodness of humanity.

2023-05-21T17:51:41.380119+00:00 IST

Study: Success of businesses is connected to their birthdate

An elegant explanation is offered by a recent study published in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, a company's long-term success is greatly influenced by the circumstances surrounding its inception, rather than just changes in its markets.

2023-05-20T16:05:56.935273+00:00 IST

Boys require 'lessons in bromance' to tackle mental health crisis

Teenage boys are twice as likely as girls to commit suicide, and as boys become men, they are three times more likely than women to die by suicide.

2023-05-20T00:47:10.363779+00:00 IST

Even mild traffic noise has an adverse effect on work performance

According to the study, the individuals performed much worse on the performance test and felt that the task was more difficult to complete with road noise in the background.

2023-05-20T00:45:01.439521+00:00 IST