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Small New Study In Pregnant Women May Provide Clues About Coronavirus Infection Rate
Part of the problem with managing the coronavirus/Covid-19 pandemic has been the lack of testing—no one knows exactly how many people have had the virus, and what percentage may be asymptomatic.
Coronavirus Lockdown Is Taking A Toll On Mental Health, Especially Among Women, Study Finds
Far from wreaking just medical havoc, the pandemic has also affected many other realms—the economy, likely for some time to come, and mental health, as many have felt already.
In Stressful Times, People Listen More To Anecdotes Than To Facts, Study Finds
Logic seems to go down the drain, and we may rely on information other than facts.
5 Simple Lessons The Coronavirus Pandemic Has Taught Us So Far
There will surely be more to come, but here are few lessons the pandemic has made crystal clear so far.
9 Mental Health Practices To Maintain (Or Begin) During Coronavirus Lockdown
Millions are being asked to stay home on ‘lockdown’ to fight coronavirus. This is not easy to do psychologically. Here are some practices that may help our collective mental health during an uncertain time.
Do You Lie To Appear Honest? New Study Looks At The Phenomenon
Lying to appear honest might sound like the stuff of tricksters and charlatans, but it’s something many people may do—and not for nefarious reasons.
Cultivating Positivity Toward Coworkers Might Be Better Than Faking It, Study Finds
If you’re faking your way through the day at the office for the sake of appearances, you might do better to try adapting on a more fundamental level, a new study suggests.
‘Rich’ Or ‘Poor’ Clothing Affects Split-Second Decisions About Competence
Humans are judgey. And a new study shows how people judge competence based on the clothes a person wears.
Getting Just The Recommended Amount Of Exercise May Reduce Cancer Risk
A new study suggests that getting just the recommended amount of physical activity is linked to reduced risk of seven types of cancer.
New Studies Show What Sleep Loss Does To The Brain And Cognition
Sleep loss is no longer considered an emblem of productivity or success—research has shown over and over that it’s one of the worst things we can do for ourselves.
