How does the brain adapt to environmental changes?
Researchers have highlighted a key neural circuit that shows how animals adapt their behavior to changes in their environment, potentially ...
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Is the desire to pee, is it contagious?
For the first time, Japanese researchers have described a phenomenon called "contagious urination" in chimpanzees. Essential When a urine chimpanzee, ...
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An unhealthy diet during childhood may promote impulsivity in adulthood
A study in rats shows that a diet high in fat and sugar during childhood can lastingly affect brain development ...
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Alcohol: the feeling of embarrassment is linked to its excessive consumption among adolescents
Young adults who are socially uncomfortable are more likely to drink alcohol regularly, but their consumption declines as they get ...
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Does Santa make children behave better?
Simply believing in Santa Claus doesn't make toddlers any wiser, a British study suggests. THE ESSENTIAL Belief in Santa Claus ...
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This is why it is advisable to put your child to bed at the same time every day
Children following a "consistent" bedtime routine and falling asleep at a set time each night have better control over their ...
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Mental fatigue leads to loss of self-control
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to think after several hours of demanding cognitive tasks can wear out areas of the brain ...
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Why should we avoid labeling children?
Avoiding labels does not mean ignoring problematic behaviors, but rather choosing an approach that supports and values the child. THE ...
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If your child is a picky eater, it’s because of his genes!
Children's table behavior is not linked to upbringing but to genetics, a new study finds. THE ESSENTIAL Children's behavior toward ...
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Child: A link between behavioral problems and cortisol levels in hair
Researchers have found a link between cortisol levels in hair and behavioral problems in children. THE ESSENTIAL Study finds link ...
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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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