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Study suggests the sound of words can evoke emotions

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From the Cornell University press release: In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s common to feel stress levels rise every time we hear the word “virus.” But new Cornell-led research reveals that the sound… 

Study suggests apathy, not depression, may predict dementia

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From the University of Cambridge press release: Apathy offers an important early warning sign of dementia in individuals with cerebrovascular disease, but depression does not, new research led by the University of Cambridge suggests. Depression… 

Study suggests teenagers are kinder than stereotypes imply

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From the UBC Okanagan press release: A UBC Okanagan researcher is hoping to flip the switch on the pre-convinced stereotype that teens are mean. Associate Professor John-Tyler Binfet, a researcher in the School of Education,… 

Study looks at the effects of smartphone use on parenting

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From the Wiley press release: Parents may worry that spending time on their smartphones has a negative impact on their relationships with their children. However, a new comprehensive analysis published in the Journal of Child Psychology…