Children’s sensitivity to praise at age 3 predicts their future mental health
Young children who were more sensitive to praise from their parents had fewer behavioral and emotional problems between ages 5 ...
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Eating disorders: psychosocial skills can prevent relapse
Helping patients understand how their thoughts, feelings and behaviors are related to their eating difficulties may help achieve lasting recovery. ...
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The size of your salty snacks influences your eating behavior
The size of your snacks affects how quickly you eat them, but also how much salty products you end up ...
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Brain: how poverty changes certain areas
Poverty and low socioeconomic status cause brain changes, which are linked to behavioral, pathological, and developmental consequences. THE ESSENTIAL Poverty ...
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Why do we procrastinate? Researchers have looked into the question
Procrastination is not just a simple behavior, it depends on the tendency to see the negative before the positive. THE ...
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Grief: 5 simple activities that help you cope
Researchers have studied how everyday behaviors can help a person cope with the loss of a loved one. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Send emails during a meeting? Not necessarily a bad thing!
American and Canadian researchers recently revealed the benefits of multicommunication at work and in the classroom. THE ESSENTIAL Multicommunication does ...
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Microplastics in drinking water affect behavior and immunity
Microplastics in drinking water affect the behavior and immune systems of mice. THE ESSENTIAL Microplastics, tiny particles with a diameter ...
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What if the location of a chair could improve the doctor-patient relationship?
Placing a chair near a hospitalized person's bed encourages healthcare professionals to sit down, which promotes communication and patient satisfaction. ...
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Domestic violence: here are the warning signs, according to a study
Canadian researchers have revealed the behaviors that predict violent or sexual gestures and denigrating comments within a couple. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Following health news on social networks increases risky behavior
Instagram, Facebook, Youtube… Looking for health information on these platforms, instead of seeking the advice of a doctor, can lead ...
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What role does our DNA play in our behavior?
Our genetics also play an important role in explaining our behaviors. THE ESSENTIAL Our genetic heritage plays an undeniable role ...
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Why do people act the same way in a crowd?
Why does it seem like everyone in a crowd acts the same? THE ESSENTIAL Mass (or crowd) psychology studies the ...
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Risk of eating disorders in vegans is low
Brazilian researchers studied the prevalence of dysfunctional eating behaviors among vegan diet followers. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers identified “disordered eating attitudes” ...
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How does the environment affect our reactions and attitudes?
The environment exerts a powerful influence on our reactions and attitudes. THE ESSENTIAL Genetics is not the only factor at ...
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Microplastics: a factor in neurodegenerative disease?
Present everywhere in the environment, microplastics can be found in human tissues. In mice, their impact on the nervous system ...
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What is “cool girl syndrome”, a toxic behavior that can harm women’s mental health?
© shutterstockDo you know what a "needy girl" is? This label (obviously born and disseminated on social networks...) designates a ...
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Diogenes syndrome: a woman accumulated 15 tons of waste at home
In Tarn-et-Garonne, a woman with Diogenes syndrome had been accumulating waste for more than thirty years. After recently reconnecting with ...
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Sleep: pay attention to these 5 misconceptions for better sleep
Many false beliefs persist about the behaviors to adopt to sleep better: for Sleep Day, specialists are revisiting the most ...
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Cognitive decline: 10 ways to reduce your risk of dementia
Experts explain how certain behaviors and habits reduce the risk of dementia and maintain a healthy brain throughout life. THE ...
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Are you trying to quit smoking? A new smart collar can help
Researchers have developed a necklace that analyzes the behavior of smokers - intended for those who wish to quit - ...
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Frontotemporal dementia: what is this disease that Bruce Willis suffers from?
Bruce Willis is affected by frontotemporal degeneration which is characterized by behavioral, personality and language disorders. THE ESSENTIAL In a ...
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And if to be in a good mood, we started by better behavior?
© Getty ImagesGood humor is the beginning of happiness. And to be entitled to it, we focus on our mind. ...
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Psycho: Does the Order of Your Desk Reveal Your Behavior?
© Zoonar A study conducted at the University of Minnesota answers the question "does the order have any real meaning ...
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Children who are ‘popular’ at school are more likely to be aggressive
Within schools, primary and middle school students known and loved by the greatest number, but who do not necessarily have ...
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The temperament of babies would tell us a lot about their future adult personality
American researchers confirm that behavior inhibited in childhood will influence personality in adulthood. THE ESSENTIAL The character traits of babies ...
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Containment, they testify: “We are returning to a less egocentric society”
While the confinement has been extended until Wednesday April 15, the French are wondering what to expect once it is ...
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Researchers have drawn the composite portrait of the “asshole”
Four hundred people specified what they meant by this unflattering term. THE ESSENTIAL According to the results, the "biggest assholes" ...
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Children exposed to screens: is it really a problem?
A recent Canadian study has confirmed the link between the time spent in front of the television, a tablet, the ...
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Childcare away from home: what are the consequences?
According to a Swiss study, children who are not cared for at home are more likely to exhibit problematic behavior. ...
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