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New Research in Psychological Science
A sample of research on the effects of voice pitch, when and why people conceal infectious disease, the perception of falling behind, dissociable codes in motor working memory, and much more.
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Link Between Meditation App Use and Well-Being Needs Further Investigation
Meditation apps offer users an accessible introduction to an ancient, evidence-based practice known to help quiet the mind. But exactly how much a person needs to use these apps to reap the benefits of guided meditation remains unclear.
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Is Mental Time Travel Good for Us?
In our fast-paced modern lives, we are increasingly encouraged to stop and focus on the present. And there are tangible advantages. Studies on the effects of mindfulness and meditation — practices that gear people’s cognitive capacities
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I Didn’t Think Birding Was for Me. Now It’s My Favorite Self-Care Hobby.
… That’s a big part of what I like so much about birding: It’s a way to pay attention. Practicing mindfulness and being present in the moment can be rather difficult, and doing it when you’re out
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Predictive Modeling Could Help Put Patients With Depression on the Right Path
Precision medicine, informed by predictive modeling, offers a promising avenue for helping patients and practitioners decide on the right combination of medication and therapy.
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Mindfulness Hurts. That’s Why It Works.
Some years ago, a friend told me that his marriage was suffering because he was on the road so much for work. I started counseling him on how to fix things—to move more meetings online, to
