Does Childhood Lead Exposure Increase Risk of Depression in Adolescence?
Yes. A longitudinal study published in JAMA Network Open found that higher childhood blood lead levels, even at low concentrations,…
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Is Imposter Syndrome Linked to Perfectionism?
Yes. Recent peer-reviewed research reports that imposter syndrome is strongly associated with rigid and self-critical forms of perfectionism, and not…
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One Week Off Social Media Eased Anxiety, Sleep Problems for Young Adults
On a gray Monday morning, a university sophomore powers down her phone and slides it into a desk drawer. For…
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New study links soft drinks to depression through gut microbiome
The tab snaps, fizz rises, and for a split second it feels like relief. A new study suggests the comfort…
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When Smiles Look Threatening: Social Anxiety Skews Emotion Recognition
New evidence helps explain why social situations can feel treacherous for people high in social anxiety: even a friendly face…
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Why A Cat’s Purr Can Calm The Human Mind
The sound starts as a gentle tremor against your ribs, a metronome you can feel more than hear. A minute…
