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Understanding binge eating and obesity

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From the Journal of Visualized Experiments media release: Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a novel method for evaluating the treatment of obesity-related food behavior. In an effort to further scientific understanding of… 

Employers routinely discriminate against stammerers

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From the SAGE Publications media release: Employers are routinely discriminating against people who stammer, rejecting them because of concerns about possible negative reactions from customers or team members, new research suggests. A study by Dr… 

Eyes are windows to the soul — and evolution

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From the Cornell University media release: Why do we become saucer-eyed from fear and squint from disgust? These near-opposite facial expressions are rooted in emotional responses that exploit how our eyes gather and focus light… 

Reducing anxiety with a smartphone app

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From the Association for Psychological Science media release: Playing a science-based mobile gaming app for 25 minutes can reduce anxiety in stressed individuals, according to research published in Clinical Psychological Science, a journal of the… 

Foods and moods

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From the Norwegian Institute of Public Health media release: Emotional eating is something we’re all familiar with. Maybe you had a rough week at work and all you want on Friday night is to plop…