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06/30/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

OTC pain meds mess with your head: Study suggests that as they suppress physical pain, they also suppress empathy and emotional pain

There is growing evidence that over-the-counter (OTC) pain medicines have adverse effects on the brain. OTC pain medicines, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, could affect the mind of its users, according to a review of studies published in the journal Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences. The study was carried out by a […]

05/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Being lonely can actually worsen your cold

If you want to recover from a cold faster, try calling a friend and planning your next lunch date. According to a study, if you have a cold and you feel lonely, you’ll feel even worse. For the study, which was published by the American Psychological Association (APA), researchers observed lonely people infected with the cold virus. Based […]

02/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

People who don’t take themselves too seriously tend to have greater psychological well-being, according to study on humor

According to a recent study, people who often use self-deprecating humor have “greater levels of psychological well-being.” However, the University of Granada’s (UGR) findings, which were published in the international journal Personality and Individual Differences, contradict some of the research carried out concerning in the psychology of humor. To date, the bulk of the research literature implies […]

12/19/2017 / By JD Heyes

MUSIC over MEDS: Comprehensive study will examine benefits of music as a natural healing force

They say that “music calms the savage beast,” but now researchers want to know whether music has substantial healing properties as well, according to the UK’s Daily Mail. The National Institutes of Health will assemble a team of musicians, neuroscientists, and psychologists to conduct a major new study on the effect music has on the […]

12/17/2016 / By Amy Goodrich

Physical activity throughout older age linked to higher psychological well-being

Sure, you know exercise is good for you. It improves cardiovascular health, keeps your weight in check, slows down the aging process, and tones and strengthens your body. But have you ever noticed the increased feelings of happiness after working out? Researchers studying the effects of exercise have consistently found a positive link between exercise […]

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