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Exercise and psychological counseling could ease cancer-related fatigue
Cancer patients suffering from symptoms of fatigue might find some relief through regular exercise and psychological counseling to deal with stress, according to a new review. view more (2007-10-23)
Money can’t buy you love
Wealth and spending may be associated with success and happiness, but it won’t give you a love for life, improve your psychological health, or raise your concern for the environment. These are the findings of a study by Dr Shaun Saunders and Dr Don Munro of the University of Newcastle, Australia, presented today, Tuesday 3 July 2001, to the... view more... (2001-06-22)
Is susceptibility to hallucinations a normal part of childhood?
Research reported today, Saturday 4 September 2004, at the British Psychological Society's Developmental Section Conference at Leeds Metropolitan University suggests that not only are pre-school children susceptible to hallucinations, but that such susceptibility may be a normal aspect of early child development. view more (2004-08-24)
Prevalence of disordered eating behaviors in diabetics probed
Children with diabetes are at an increased risk for developing eating disorders and researchers want to know if it's their disease or treatment that's to blame. view more (2008-12-11)
Are You Tired Of Adjusting To Your Environment? A New Psychotherapeutic Approach Will Teach You How To Change It
Three Imperial College researchers in London (Peter Tyrer, Tom Sensky and Sarah Mitchard describe a new psychotherapeutic technique in the Nov-Dec 2003 issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. The principles of a psychological intervention for psychiatric disorders, nidotherapy, are described following its use in the treatment of patients with... view more... (2003-10-22)
Abortion-Rights and Anti-Abortion Groups Share Some Values
People with strong views on abortion and other controversial issues tend to exaggerate differences of opinion they have with their opponents, a new University of Florida study finds. view more (2006-01-27)
Power and the Illusion of Control
Power holders often seem misguided in their actions. Leaders and commanders of warring nations regularly underestimate the costs in time, money, and human lives required for bringing home a victory. view more (2009-03-04)
Knitting by the guillotine
Madame Defarge and the other women who knitted while they watched people being guillotined during the French Revolution were probably not troubled by flashbacks of the event afterwards. Dr Emily Holmes, currently at the Medical Research Council's Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Cambridge, and the Traumatic Stress Clinic, London, will present... view more... (2004-04-15)
Adolescents on adult psychiatric wards
Teenage admissions to adult psychiatric wards in Northern Ireland have increased significantly over recent years despite demands for alternative forms of appropriate care for youngsters with psychiatric and psychological problems. view more (1999-03-26)
When students need help
Almost anyone working in a university may come into contact with a student who needs help with a psychological problem. Knowing what to do can be crucial, but where can staff look for guidance? Helping Students in Difficulty, a new publication from the University of Leicester Educational Development & Support Centre, lays down clear... view more... (2000-03-14)
Hearing loss in older adults may compromise cognitive resources for memory
In a new study, Brandeis University researchers conclude that older adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss may expend so much cognitive energy on hearing accurately that their ability to remember spoken language suffers as a result. view more (2005-08-30)
The Human Brain: Detective of auditory and visual change
The human brain is capable of detecting the slightest visual and auditory changes. Whether it is the flash of a student's hand into the air or the faintest miscue of a flutist, the brain instantaneously and effortlessly perceives changes in our environment. view more (2008-01-21)
Risk, anger and beauty in the eye of the beholder
Risk taking rock climbers, people who worry and perception of beauty in others are some of the topics covered in more than 40 poster presentations of research being presented at the British Psychological Society's Annual Conference at the University of Manchester today, Thursday 31 March 2005. view more (2005-03-21)
Psychological treatments improve outcomes for back pain sufferers
Psychological interventions for chronic low back pain are effective, a new review of studies has found. Not only do these approaches improve psychological outcomes such as depression and health-related quality of life, they also reduce patients' experience of pain. view more (2006-12-26)
At-risk college students reduce HBP, anxiety, depression through Transcendental Meditation
The Transcendental Meditation technique may be an effective method to reduce blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and anger among at-risk college students, according to a new study to be published in the American Journal of Hypertension, December 2009. view more (2009-11-18)
The psychology of politicians: What goes on under Big Ben
Given the impending General Election, this is an important time to consider how psychological factors influence decisions taken by MPs and what goes on in Westminster more generally. view more (2005-03-21)
Study of twins finds genetic link to fatigue
Unexplained disabling fatigue in childhood is mainly due to genetic inheritance, a study of twins has revealed. view more (2006-09-08)
Psychology, Peace and Conflict
Peace psychology is being increasingly acknowledged as playing an important role in developing a wider understanding of issues such as conflict, political violence, terrorism and prejudice. Leading researchers in this area will present their work in a symposium today, Thursday 15 April 2004, at the British Psychological Society's Annual... view more... (2004-04-15)
Focus on treating malnutrition in cancer patients, researchers say
Cancer patients who are malnourished experience significantly greater levels of psychological distress than those who are more adequately nourished, according to new results reported at the European Society for Medical Oncology's Symposium on Cancer and Nutrition (Zurich, 20-21 March 2009). view more (2009-03-23)
A Vast Right Arm Conspiracy? Study Suggests Handedness May Effect Body Perception
There are areas in the brain devoted to our arms, legs, and various parts of our bodies. The way these areas are distributed throughout the brain are known as "body maps" and there are some significant differences in these maps between left- and right-handed people. view more (2009-11-05)
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