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Trauma: 10 Fascinating Studies Reveal The Best Hopes For Recovery (P)

Ground-breaking research continues to uncover the profound and often unexpected ways trauma affects us.

Trauma leaves an indelible mark, shaping our minds, bodies and even our genetic code in ways that scientists are only beginning to understand.

From the surprising therapeutic benefits of playing a simple computer game to how trauma interacts with memory, ground-breaking research continues to uncover the profound and often unexpected ways trauma affects us.

Across 10 pieces of psychological research, we explore how trauma impacts the brain, memory, emotion and more -- as well as the treatments that offer the best hope for recovery.

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9 Mind-Altering Effects Of Winter That Will Change How You See The Season (P)

Learn how winter alters your mood, memory and more, in 9 surprising ways.

Going through winter is like running into a headwind: everything takes more effort.

As the days grow shorter and the chill of winter sets in, our minds undergo many subtle yet profound changes.

Research reveals that winter is not just a season of snow and cosy nights—it’s a time when our brain chemistry and behaviours adapt to the environment.

This article reveals 9 ways winter reshapes our mental and emotional landscapes.

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8 Fascinating Mental Health Discoveries From 2024 (P)

From a surprising link between kiwifruit and mood to fascinating discoveries about brain networks, science continues to reshape how we understand mental health.

The field of mental health research is constantly evolving, and sometimes the most effective treatments come from surprisingly simple or unexpected sources.

From the link between body temperature and depression to simple dietary changes that impact mood, research in 2024 revealed some fascinating new connections.

So, here are some of the more surprising mental health discoveries of the year.

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The 8 Most Mind-Bending Psychology Studies Of 2024 (P)

Explore 8 strange, surprising, and science-backed quirks of human psychology, some of which defy explanation.

In 2024, psychological research has uncovered some truly unusual and unexpected phenomena that challenge our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

From the peculiar power of tears on aggression to the eerie sensation of leaving your body, these 8 studies reveal just how strange and complex human psychology can be.

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10 Psychological Truths About Happiness From 2024 (P)

From the secret to a blissful life to the best daily habits, explore what 2024 taught us about being joyful.

Happiness is a universal pursuit, yet what truly brings joy often feels elusive and deeply personal.

Fortunately, 2024 has offered many fresh insights into the science of happiness.

From surprising revelations about the happiest time of day to new strategies for combining mindfulness and exercise, recent studies shed light on the habits, mindsets, and circumstances that contribute to a blissful life.

This article includes 10 of the most compelling psychological findings about human happiness from the year.

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10 Most Popular Psychology Studies Of 2024 (P)

Happy holidays to all PsyBlog readers!

Many thanks to everyone who has supported PsyBlog over the years.

Regular and Premium paid memberships mean PsyBlog can keep exploring the science of the mind.

So here, dear readers, are the 10 most popular members-only and premium articles from PsyBlog in 2024.

This is what you voted for with your clicks over the year — and very good choices they are too!

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9 Science-Backed Ways To Supercharge Your Focus (P)

Ever feel like your focus is slipping? These psychology-backed tips might be just what you need to get back on track.

“One of the most extraordinary facts about our life is that, although we are besieged at every moment by impressions from our whole sensory surface, we notice so very small a part of them." -- William James

What William James, the American philosopher and psychologist, was talking about was our incredible ability to focus selectively on one thing, while blocking out almost everything else.

It is often something we do so easily that it is surprising to find out just how good we are at it -- in general.

When attention fails, as it is bound to from time-to-time, it can feel like staying focused is an impossible task.

There seems little doubt that well-known techniques like getting enough exercise and sleep, practicing mindfulness and drinking coffee can all help (McCormick, 2022).

But, what does the latest psychologist research tells us about other ways to boost attention?

From the foods you eat to the types of breaks you take, this article explores 9 proven strategies to keep your brain alert and engaged.

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12 Personality Traits Science Says Make You Irresistibly Attractive (P)

From optimism to non-conformity: what makes a personality truly captivating?

‘Inner beauty’ is important -- perhaps more than ever.

For one thing, personality traits have become more important in a potential partner than their finances in Western countries, at least over the last half decade.

Inner beauty is also reflected outside: positive personality traits — like helpfulness and honesty — make people appear physically more attractive.

While those displaying negative personality traits — like rudeness and unfairness — look physically less attractive to observers.

Here are 12 traits that research has found influence how attractive we find other people.

(Bear in mind that most of this research has been carried out on heterosexuals, although a substantial amount is likely relevant across the range of sexual preferences.)

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