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Foxp2 – the ‘language protein’ which makes women talk more

A recent study finally reveals why women talk more, much more than men! Turns out they’ve higher levels of a language protein called Foxp2 which plays an important role in language development in human...

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Poor sleep affects children’s health

Online chatting, playing computer games or watching television at night can leave children sleep deprived and adversely affect their studies and physical health, psychiatrists said at a conference here...

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One in three people likely to suffer from late-life crisis

One in three people in their late 60s is likely to go through a late-life crisis, according to psychologists in the UK. Just under 300 people aged over 60 in the UK completed an online survey for the...

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Top reasons for lack of sexual desire in women

In my professional work specializing in female sexual dysfunction, low libido or low sexual desire is very common.  For some women, they have never felt an interest in sex, and for others they have...

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Self-affirmation can prevent stress

Scientists have shown that self-affirmation is the key to deal with stress and its impact, including the ability to solve problems, a study says. Published in PLOS ONE, new research from Carnegie...

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Diabetes linked to workplace stress?

Scientists in Israel have linked development of diabetes to stress at the workplace, made worse by low social support. Cases of type 2 diabetes continue to rise in the US. And while the development of...

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Apes and human infants show similar communicative gestures

Washington, June 7 (ANI): Researchers have found that a female chimpanzee, a female bonobo and a female human infant showed similar gestures during the communicative development stages. This is the...

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20 minutes of yoga enough too boost brain power!

 Washington, June 11 (ANI): A new study has suggested that doing yoga for as little as 20 minutes may be able to boost your brain power. Researchers found that subjects who participated in a single...

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People more likely to anticipate genuine smiles than polite smiles

Washington, June 13 (ANI): People actually anticipate smiles that are genuine but not smiles that are merely polite, according to a new research. The differing responses may reflect the unique social...

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Good looks can get you hired!

Washington, June 16 (ANI): Good looks play an important role in your getting hired, a new study has suggested. Richard Hall and Diane van den Broek from the University of Sydney business school polled...

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Reducing alcoholism relapse by erasing specific memories

Jerusalem, June 25 (IANS): Researchers in Israel have found a way to prevent relapse in alcoholism by blocking a molecule that activates memories associated with drinking, therefore reducing the...

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Uttarakhand floods: Survivors face psychological problems, state apathy

For three days, Atul Negi, 29, was a possessed man — he lost his voice, turned violent and needed at least seven people to hold him down whenever someone asked him how he survived in the floods that...

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Mentally preparing for married life

  Whether it is a love marriage or an arranged one, you have to remember that you are going to share the rest of your life with this person. Given the fast-paced lives that we live, where...

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How Art Based Therapy can help heal

Picasso had once said ‘Art washes away from the soul, the dust of everyday life’. Since time immemorial the different art forms have been very integral in our lives. They have been used to express,...

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Do short people consider themselves inferior?

British researchers concocted an experiment at Oxford University, as they feared that those on the smaller side might suffer a corresponding sense of self-worth simply because of their size. What they...

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A positive outlook help cancer patients survive

The word ‘cancer’ is enough to strike fear in the hearts of most people. The most challenging part of this disease is the long and arduous treatment, which can go on from months to years. This long...

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Do you listen carefully to what you say?

You may find the question a bit awkward and even inconsequential if you have assumed all along that you knew what you said before you actually said it. But research suggests that you rely a lot on what...

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Gay and lesbian teens more likely to drink due to stress, study shows

Chronic stress caused by difficult social situations, including discrimination, victimisation and homophobia, leads to higher rates of binge drinking among lesbian and gay adolescents compared to their...

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Revealed – why some people get more sex than others!

Unable to figure out why you can’t get to bed with her after several attempts while your closest friend is never short of offers? Your brain is simply not wired for sex. According to a fascinating...

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Beware, negative interactions can raise your blood pressure

According to a study published in the journal Health Psychology, avoiding negative interpersonal interactions could be a good way to keep away from hypertension. Unpleasant or demanding interpersonal...

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