Who Says “I Love You” First: Men Or Women? (M)
Saying “I love you” is a risk — if it is not reciprocated it could irreparably damage the relationship.
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OCD: What Makes Intrusive Thoughts So Distressing (M)
Most people experience intrusive thoughts occasionally, so what makes them different in OCD?
How Modern Parenting Has Ruined Children’s Play (M)
Parents are now expected continuously to watch, notice and respond to their children — which has changed how they play.
6 Thinking Biases That Remain After Depression Recovery (M)
Over 50 percent of people who experience major depression will have a relapse at some point.
Resting And Reflecting Improves Memory For New Learning (M)
“When you are learning something new, you bring to mind all of the things you know that are related to that new information.” — Dr Alison Preston
Why Illness Causes People To Use Social Media More (M)
Gaining support in times of illness is one way the mind and body automatically promote healing.
Childhood Adversity Leaves A Neural ‘Stamp’ On The Brain (M)
The brain adapts to adversity and this leaves a kind of neural stamp.
‘Forgotten’ Memories Can Be Reawakened By Light (M)
Contrary to what many believe, memories do not simply decay with time — ‘forgotten’ memories are still there encoded in the brain.
The Positive Bias That Makes Strangers Seem More Attractive (M)
Why people we anticipate meeting seem more attractive.
Why Anxious People Cannot ‘Ride’ Waves Of Emotions (M)
The study helps explain why anxious people find it hard to ‘ride’ their emotions and tend to avoid potentially rewarding situations.
