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Does what we eat affect how we think?

Los Angeles - New research suggests that what we eat affects how we think. The research suggests that a diet high in sugar can slow the brain, hampering memory and learning.

In the Media by Tim Sandle - 3 comments

Filipino Psychologists Take A Stand Against LGBT Discrimination Special

Manila - On October 27, the Statement of the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) on "Non-Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression" was made public on PAP's website.

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A fifth of a second is all that it takes to fall in love: Study

Some believe in love at first sight, some think it is nothing more than literary trope. But if you were looking for a scientific argument to believe in it, researchers have come up with numbers ― it takes a fraction of a second to fall in love.

In the Media by Subir Ghosh - 10 comments

Archer Fish Solves Complex Visual Problem with Simple Brain

Beersheba - The archer fish, which spits a stream of water at its prey, can see its target pop out of the background even though it has no visual cortex, the complex brain region thought to enable humans to perform the same perceptual feat, according to a new study.

In the Media by Stephen Push

Op-Ed: Wrestling - The Actual Meaning of the Term 'Psychology'

What the word 'psychology' in wrestling actually means, and well-defined examples of how to properly use it in a wrestling match.

In the Media by Kyle Fitta

Near-death experiences: could it be too much CO2?

Near-death sensations – often experienced as a light at the end of a tunnel or one’s life flashing before the eyes – could be caused by something as mundane as gas.

In the Media by Andrew John - 4 comments

Study: Given power, people cheat more yet judge more harshly

Based upon a recent study, researchers from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University have concluded that power inspires moral hypocrisy.

In the Media by Elizabeth Cunningham Perkins - 4 comments

Op-Ed: Sad, bad moods are good for you

An Australian study has come up with results that some people will find very reassuring: Being a sad grump is good. It makes you more alert, less gullible, and improves memory functions. Snarl healthily, and read on.

In the Media by Paul Wallis - 9 comments

Op-Ed: Did psychology discover Lewis Carroll?

The human mind may be a very unlikely place to go looking for meaning, but that’s exactly what one of humanity’s most humorless sciences has done. Yes, psychology has found a use for Lewis Carroll-like weirdness.

In the Media by Paul Wallis - 4 comments

New survey reflects a doubling of autism rates in the U.S.

A new government survey finds that autism rates among children in the U.S. have doubled since 2003. The findings yield more questions than answers.

In the Media by Michael Krebs - 2 comments

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Can Optimism Ward Off Heart Ills?

A new systemic review published Tuesday in the Psychological Bulletin shows that patients with a positive psychological well being have a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease compared to those who have a more negative or neutral attitude towards life.

Prison closures take psychological toll on inmates

When Public Safety Minister Vic Toews announced April 19 that the federal government was shuttering three high-profile prisons, he claimed it was a cost-saving measure. Experts say relocating 900 inmates will have psychological effects on prison life in general.

AUDIO: Luther 'to move from TV to film'

The BBC psychological crime show Luther been named best drama series at the Royal Television Society awards.

Cruise ship survivors offered $14,454 compensation

The company that owns the Costa Concordia — the cruise ship that capsized off Tuscany — is offering uninjured passengers €11,000 ($14,454 Cdn) each to compensate them for lost baggage and psychological trauma.

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From identifying the parts of the brain that are activated during mystical experiences to determining how and why humans evolved such a capacity in the first place, the budding field of neurotheology is trying to pin down the neurological bases of religion and spirituality. Progress had been slow because scientists working in the area, also known as biotheology or spiritual neuroscience, needed to develop new tools and interdisciplinary relationships to conduct their work.

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