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Stress can lead to excessive drinking in women

Washington [US], December 14 (ANI): A new study has found that stress alone can drive women to excessive drinking. Men who experienced the same stress only drank to excess when they had already started consuming alcohol.

2021-12-14T06:09:21.286516+00:00 IST

Self perception becomes blurrier over time: Study

Washington [US], December 14 (ANI): When you look at two objects close to you such as two leaves, it's easy to tell them apart but when they are farther away from you, they become difficult to distinguish. The two objects become "compressed," a basic principle of perception. One's concept of self, works the same way, according to a recent study.

2021-12-14T03:12:48.333454+00:00 IST

Researchers investigate whether personality traits can be improved without personal motivation

Dallas [US], December 12 (ANI): A new study has found that attempting to improve someone's emotional stability without their commitment is not likely to happen.

2021-12-12T11:00:32.848875+00:00 IST

Study finds childhood trauma increases risk of opioid abuse

Washington [US], December 12 (ANI): According to new research from the University of Georgia, young adults who experienced trauma in childhood are more at risk for misusing prescription opioids.

2021-12-12T09:05:11.889353+00:00 IST

Researchers find early, mid-career women experienced higher stress during pandemic

Washington [US], December 11 (ANI): The COVID-19 pandemic affected early and mid-career women academic faculty members in a negative manner, finds a recent study conducted by the University of Illinois, Chicago has found.

2021-12-11T17:23:49.827818+00:00 IST

Early, mid-career women experienced higher stress during pandemic: Study

Chicago [US], December 10 (ANI): A recent study conducted by the University of Illinois, Chicago has found that the COVID-19 pandemic affected early and mid-career women academic faculty members in a negative manner.

2021-12-10T09:43:10.779518+00:00 IST

Virtual conferences better for environment: Study

Texas [US], December 10 (ANI): According to a new study, virtual conferences, which skyrocketed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, are easier to attend by people and have lowered the environmental footprint.

2021-12-10T06:55:23.225852+00:00 IST

No Botox for camels? Over 40 disqualified from Saudi Arabia's beauty contest

Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], December 10 (ANI): Over 40 camels were kicked out of a beauty contest in Saudi Arabia for receiving Botox injections and other artificial physical enhancements ahead of the event.

2021-12-10T04:22:07.707058+00:00 IST

Study analyses trends in binge drinking among older men, women

Washington [US], December 9 (ANI): A new study has found that binge drinking has increased in recent years among older US men but not among older women.

2021-12-09T13:40:38.171510+00:00 IST

Study finds if personality traits can be improved without personal motivation

Dallas [US], December 8 (ANI): According to a study conducted by SMU psychology professor Nathan Hudson, improving someone's emotional stability without their commitment is not likely to happen.

2021-12-08T06:12:53.343946+00:00 IST

Researchers predict if impulsivity is pathological

California [US], December 7 (ANI): The researchers from the University of California have developed a way to better determine when acting on one's worst impulses verges on pathological.

2021-12-07T08:17:22.466796+00:00 IST

Study finds extroverts may have better financial outcomes

Georgia [US], December 6 (ANI): According to new research by the University of Georgia, your personality might have a big impact on financial decision making and risk-taking.

2021-12-06T12:04:46.216851+00:00 IST

Understanding of texts worsens with age: Study Understanding of texts worsens with age: Study

Washington [US], December 5 (ANI): According to psycholinguists from the Centre for Language and Brain, HSE University, older adults use their knowledge of the world instead of grammar more often than young adults to predict semantic relations between words when reading.

2021-12-05T10:35:23.136214+00:00 IST

Study finds three factors why people inform themselves or not

London [UK], December 5 (ANI): UCL researchers recently found that people choose whether to seek information or avoid it, regarding their health, finances and personality based on how they think it will make them feel, how useful it is and if it relates to things that matter to them.

2021-12-05T04:47:13.359898+00:00 IST

Seven questions may find how wise you are: Study

San Diego [US], December 4 (ANI): According to a new study by the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, an abbreviated, seven-item scale can help determine with high validity a person's level of wisdom.

2021-12-04T09:04:38.217485+00:00 IST

Study finds supportive voice better than challenging voice for teams

Ames [US], December 4 (ANI): A new research has found that a supportive voice is more attractive than a challenging voice when choosing team members at work.

2021-12-04T07:54:29.465180+00:00 IST

Entrepreneurs work better if able to choose right ideas or team members, but not both

Hamburg [Germany], December 3 (ANI): Researchers have recently suggested that autonomy can lead to better entrepreneurial team performance, but there are different types of autonomy.

2021-12-03T12:51:45.717330+00:00 IST

Tweens' screen time increased during COVID-19 pandemic in 2020: Study

Ohio [US], December 1 (ANI): According to a recent study, during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, parental concerns about media use appeared to take a backseat as the health crisis forced parents to make accommodations for children who were spending more downtime at home and less time in social settings.

2021-12-01T08:27:21.765805+00:00 IST

Study explores why understanding of texts worsens with age

Washington [US], November 29 (ANI): Psycholinguists from the Centre for Language and Brain, HSE University, have found that to predict semantic relations between words when reading, older adults use their knowledge of the world instead of grammar more often than young adults.

2021-11-29T17:40:25.478525+00:00 IST

Study finds positive outcomes of digital teaching

Berlin [Germany], November 28 (ANI): A new study has found that digital teaching, despite its challenges, also brings unexpected advantages and opportunities.

2021-11-28T13:27:14.246605+00:00 IST

Study reveals meditation increases error recognition

Michigan [US], November 28 (ANI): A recent study by the Michigan State University has found that if you're forgetful or make a lot of mistakes, meditation is the answer to your problems.

2021-11-28T07:13:43.730119+00:00 IST