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Study Links Poor Mental Health to Browsing Negative Content Online
In a revealing new study, researchers from University College London (UCL) have uncovered a concerning link between poor mental health and browsing negative content online. Published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, the study highlights a bi-directional, causal relationship, suggesting that exposure to negatively valenced content not only mirrors a person’s mood but can actively…
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Insomnia Therapy During Pregnancy Reduces Postpartum Depression, Study Finds
While poor sleep during pregnancy is often considered unavoidable, a new study from the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the University of Calgary is challenging that narrative. The researchers have discovered that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) administered during pregnancy not only improves sleep patterns but also significantly reduces symptoms of postpartum depression.…
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Airbnb Rentals Linked to Higher Crime Rates in London: Cambridge and Penn Study
A comprehensive study by the University of Cambridge and the University of Pennsylvania has revealed a troubling correlation between the proliferation of Airbnb rentals and increased crime rates in London neighborhoods. The research, published in the journal Criminology, presents compelling data indicating that a surge in short-term lettings may contribute to higher incidents of robberies…
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International Study Reveals Socioeconomic Barriers in Nature Connectedness
In an eye-opening international study, a team of over 250 researchers from more than 60 countries revealed that socioeconomic and demographic factors significantly influence people’s connection and exposure to nature. Led by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology, the study evaluated responses from 56,968 adults aged 18 to 99…
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NYU Study Reveals How Quickly the Brain Processes Language From Digital Screens
Our brains are faster at processing the flood of short messages from digital screens than we ever thought possible, according to a groundbreaking study by New York University researchers. Published in Science Advances and the Journal of Neuroscience, the research unveils that our brains can detect the basic linguistic structure of a sentence in just…
