Results for Psychiatry & Psychology

Intermittent fasting seems an effective way to improve long term memory retention and generate new nerve cells in adult mice, according to a study from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London.

“The repetition itself becomes the important thing; it’s a form of mesmerism,” Haruki Murakami reflected on the power of a daily routine. “Rhythm is one of the most powerful of pl…

There isn't a set recipe for raising successful kids, but psychology research points to a handful of factors that could help.

New research suggests there are three distinct types of action that bring palm to face

Whether parents are happier than non-parents, why siblings are so different, the perils of discipline, bedtimes, TV and more...

Research shows that changing the name could help reduce the stigma of mental illness

Parenting expert, Michele Borba, offers proven tips based on positive psychology to enhance children's optimism, self-esteem and positive attitude.

Everything physical therapists need to know about motivating employees.

Where we feel happiness in the body, how it affects our genetic code, why it changes with age, unexpected pleasures and much more...
Here are 10 of my favourite recent psychology studies about happiness.

Anxious for that big meeting or family gathering? You may want to prep with a cup of yogurt: A promising new study in Psychiatry Research has found that people who eat more fermented foods, including yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, kombucha, miso, and kimchi, have fewer social anxiety symptoms.

The Foundation talked to Amy Wechsler, MD, board-certified in psychiatry and dermatology, about how to communicate effectively with teens and tweens about tanning
It’s tremendously important to warn teens about tanning — but can you get through to them? Teenagers are notorious for ignoring their parents’ advice, and disregarding rules designed for their safety. “When I was a child, my parents were focused on smoking and…

Cramming is the stereotypical way of studying in college, but it’s a horrible way of doing so, according to professor of psychology Alan Kersten at FAU. “Cramming can lead to sleep deprivation,” said Kerston. “and coffee isn’t going to help.”
To make more sense of how certain study tactics allow students to retain more and how others are a waste of time, Kersten explained the difference between short-term (or working memory) and long-term memory.

“What is the mind?” This is a fundamental question that all practitioners of energy psychology need to answer. For that matter, anyone engaged in the business of helping people with emotiona…

Lets face it. For us human beings, often the most difficult struggles in our lives come from inside of us. We are all essentially walking, talking bundles of emotions and issues. We can’t sleep, we’re in conflict, we get obsessed or we suffer from...

It’s not just the pros who can benefit from a few sessions with a sports psychologist. Here’s how you can, too.

Despite all those Polish jokes, Poland has its share of good scientists and critical thinkers. A superb new book illustrates that fact in spades
, by Tomasz Witkowski and Maciej Zatonski, Witkowski is a psychologist, science writer, and founder of the Polish Skeptics Club; Zatonski is a surgeon and researcher known for debunking unscientific therapies and claims in clinical medicine. Together, they turn a spotlight on…

Social networks have grown at an exponential rate over the last decade or so. According to a report by Statista, there were around 207 million social networ

Color Psychology - How colors affect our moods and emotions

Positive psychology is the study of human flourishing; in application, one assumes thoughts, feelings, and actions that provide the greatest value to his or her life...

The fear of disease is associated with a preference for introverts of the opposite sex, according to a study published in the journal Evolutionary Psycholo ...