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• Simple Way to Stay Mentally Sharp During Chemotherapy

  10-06-2026 15:28 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top Health"Chemo brain" affects up to 80% of people receiving chemotherapy, making everyday tasks harder. In a new trial, cancer patients who followed a home-based exercise program showed better attention and fewer noticeable cognitive problems than those who received a placebo. Low-dose ibuprofen also improved some cognitive measures, though its effects were less consistent. The results appear in a recent issue of the journal Cancer.
  
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• Omega-3 Supplements Do Not Prevent Dementia, Study Concludes

  20-06-2026 06:15 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google News - HealthIf you're taking an omega-3 fish oil supplement to prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia, take note: A new study has found these supplements do not improve memory, cognition, or brain cell loss. The study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial—the gold standard of science—published in The Lancet journal ebioMedicine. What does work? Exercise, stress reduction, quality sleep, and a plant-based diet that includes...
  
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• Like Humans, Other Great Apes Think Differently From One Another

  18-06-2026 17:42 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Association for Psychological ScienceScientists have long assumed that if a particular ability—such as using gestures to communicate—is found only in species closely related to humans, then the trait probably appeared late in our evolutionary history. As a new study suggests, however, many great apes species (including humans) have cognitive abilities that develop, wax, and wane throughout life, varying between individuals as different personalities and life experiences shape
  
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• U.S. Voters Link Rising Costs of Living to Climate Crisis

  18-06-2026 17:41 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: The Guardian - Climate CrisisU.S. political discourse has drifted away from the climate crisis amid a frontal assault on "wokeness" by President Donald Trump and his pugnacious promise to "drill, baby, drill" for more oil and gas. Yet polls show that roughly two-thirds of Americans say they are worried about the climate crisis, and the public continues to favor action to deal with it. In addition, U.S. voters now link rising costs of living to the climate crisis.
  
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• Reports of Antisemitism in Germany Remain High

  18-06-2026 17:41 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: DW- top storiesGermany's Federal Association of Departments for Research and Information on Antisemitism recorded over 8,700 cases they classify as antisemitic hostility in 2025, many of which were related to Israel. The 2025 report, published on Wednesday, documented a wide range of incidents that included death threats, verbal and physical attacks such as a well-publicized knife attack, and ominous Holocaust references. Over 40% of overt threats occurred...
  
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• A Daily Probiotic May Help Relieve Depression and Anxiety

  18-06-2026 17:41 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top NewsA small clinical trial suggests that probiotics may offer a surprising mental health boost for older adults with depression. Seniors who took a daily probiotic alongside their regular antidepressant treatment experienced slightly greater improvements in depression and anxiety symptoms than did seniors who received a placebo. The study was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
  
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• Patients Are Turning to Chatbots for Mental Health Help, Survey Finds

  18-06-2026 17:40 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: APA Press ReleasesMore than 75% of psychologists report that their patients are discussing artificial intelligence in therapy, according to a survey of 1,200 psychologists by the American Psychological Association. The survey also found that patients are using AI for mental health support, to find a diagnosis, or for friendship and intimacy, and many patients are now supplementing their relationship with a mental health professional with advice from AI chatbots.
  
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• Ringing in Your Ears Could Be Early Warning Sign of Hearing Loss

  17-06-2026 08:47 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthA common sign of hearing loss isn't complete silence—it's struggling to follow conversations, especially in noisy places. Experts say hearing loss and tinnitus, the ringing or buzzing many people experience, often start when delicate cells inside the ear become damaged from aging or long-term noise exposure. Beyond making it harder to hear, these conditions can affect sleep, concentration, mood, and even increase the risk of falls and...
  
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• Nearly All Children Globally Exposed to at Least One Climate Hazard

  17-06-2026 08:47 via socialpsychology.org
  Source:Al JazeeraAlmost all children across the globe are exposed to at least one climate hazard, and the situation is expected to worsen unless greenhouse gas emissions are urgently reduced, says UNICEF's Children's Climate Risk Report. The report, published Tuesday, warns that climate hazards pose a threat to children on multiple fronts, with nearly half of the world's children exposed to at least three such hazards, putting their health, education, and...
  
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• Extreme Weather Whips Up Anxiety, But a Safety Plan Can Help

  17-06-2026 07:56 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: APA PsycPORT™: Psychology NewswireHurricanes, wildfires, floods, and other extreme weather can also kick up storms of anxiety. Thankfully, there are several ways to reduce that stress, according to mental health experts who have helped people who have experienced disasters. One of the most important things to do is have a plan, they say. "Preparation is always one of the most powerful tools," says health economist Ruben Juarez, "not just for safety, but also for mental health."
  
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• Tens of Thousands March at Pride Events in Romania and Bulgaria

  14-06-2026 08:11 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: PBS News HourTens of thousands of LGBTQ+ supporters took to the streets of Romania and Bulgaria's capitals Saturday for Pride parades against a backdrop of rising opposition from conservative groups in the Orthodox Christian countries. Marchers waved colorful flags, blew whistles, and called for equality. Romania and Bulgaria do not recognize same-sex marriage or civil partnerships, despite the European Union prohibiting discrimination based on sexual...
  
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• Your Brain Can Keep Improving Into Your 90s, Study Suggests

  13-06-2026 18:51 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthA three-year study of nearly 4,000 adults aged 19 to 94 found that brain health can improve at any age, challenging the common belief that mental sharpness must decline as we get older. Participants spent just a few minutes a day on brain-training activities, and researchers found gains across multiple aspects of brain health, including thinking clarity, emotional well-being, and sense of purpose. The study was published in the journal...
  
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• Dozens of Women Arrested in Afghanistan for Dress Violations

  11-06-2026 15:58 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Nations NewsGender equality agency U.N. Women is "gravely concerned" by the arrest of at least 30 women in Afghanistan last weekend for violating dress requirements imposed by Taliban authorities. The women allegedly violated decrees that include a requirement to wear a burka or chador with a face mask and a ban on perfume, according to U.N. independent human rights experts on Thursday. The arrests come amid a growing human rights struggle for women in the...
  
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• U.N. Launches Global Alliance to Counter Threats to Human Rights

  11-06-2026 15:57 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Nations NewsThe U.N. human rights office has launched a Global Alliance for Human Rights, a broad international coalition aimed at placing the issue at the heart of decision-making, when conflict levels have reached a record high amid deepening inequality and accelerating climate change. U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk unveiled the initiative in Geneva, describing it as a direct response to what he called a world "in disarray."
  
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• Inside the War to Discredit Climate Science Before It's Used in Court

  11-06-2026 15:57 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Politico Energy and ClimateOil industry allies are quietly targeting a field of climate research that could cost fossil fuel companies billions of dollars. In the crosshairs is a forthcoming report from the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examining how corporate climate pollution is intensifying natural disasters. As Exxon Mobil and other energy giants are facing dozens of lawsuits, a secretive effort is being waged, including scouring...
  
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• As the World Heats Up, Cities Work to Cool Down

  11-06-2026 15:57 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: DW- top storiesCities are especially prone to extreme heat, experiencing days when the sidewalks seem to cook like a stove and nights when it's a struggle to sleep. Densely built urban areas, with their paved roads and limited green spaces, are heat islands that can be up to 30 degrees hotter than surrounding rural areas. That extra heat harms public health, contributing to nearly half a million deaths each year from heat-related causes, according to U.N....
  
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• Classic Brain Test Exposed Major Artificial Intelligence Weakness

  10-06-2026 15:27 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Science Daily - Top HealthResearchers gave top AI models a classic attention test used in psychology and found a major flaw. The test was a Stroop task that presents color words such as "red" and "blue" in colors that sometimes match the word and sometimes differ (e.g., the word "red" printed in blue ink). AI models correctly named the ink color when given short word lists but struggled as the task grew longer, in some cases falling from over 90% accuracy to nearly...
  
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• Young Americans Penalize Opposing Political Views When Dating

  08-06-2026 18:39 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: PsyPostWhen young Americans use dating apps, young Americans tend to reject potential partners from opposing political parties much more strongly than they prefer those who share their own political views. A new study published in the European Sociological Review suggests that this political dealbreaker is mostly driven by assumptions about a potential partner's lifestyle and whether family and friends would approve of the match.
  
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• Most New AI Data Centers in U.S. to Be Built on Drought-Hit Land

  08-06-2026 18:39 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: The Guardian - Climate CrisisA record-shattering drought has racked much of the U.S. But the artificial intelligence industry is pushing ahead regardless, with the majority of planned data centers set to be built in drought-ridden locations, a Guardian analysis has found. About two-thirds of upcoming data centers—which typically require a large amount of water to operate—are set to be built in places that have been among the driest in the country over the past year.
  
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• U.S. Senator Introduces Bill to Restrict the Defense Department's Use of AI

  08-06-2026 18:38 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsU.S. Senator Adam Schiff, Democrat of California, introduced a bill Monday that seeks to limit the Department of Defense's use of artificial intelligence in lethal strikes. The Human Authority in Lethal Operations Act would establish guardrails and oversight for the use of autonomous and semi-autonomous weapons and surveillance systems that use AI. Schiff said the department's use of AI in recent months shows there is an "urgent need" for the...
  
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• Small Psychological Differences Predict a Person's Sex with 80% Accuracy

  08-06-2026 18:38 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: PsyPostPsychological differences between men and women generally tend to be tiny, but a new study found that combining multiple small psychological differences can accurately predict a person's sex roughly 80% of the time. The findings, published in Scientific Reports, suggest that combined differences in cognition, personality, and interests may partly explain why certain occupations and career trajectories tend to be more common among men or women.
  
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• Why Antisemitism Emerges on Both the Political Right and Left

  08-06-2026 08:55 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: PsyPostAntisemitism involves prejudice, discrimination, and hostility aimed at Jewish people, and a new psychological model suggests that a belief in excessive Jewish power fuels antisemitism across opposite ends of the political and ideological spectrum. The findings, published in The American Psychologist, indicate that different educational and social interventions might be needed to address antisemitism depending on a person's political worldview.
  
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• People Often Overestimate How Much Others Lie and Cheat, Study Finds

  07-06-2026 18:32 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: PsyPostNew research suggests that people often assume that others are much more likely to lie and cheat than they actually are. The study, published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, found that individuals overestimate the dishonesty of their peers by a wide margin. Providing accurate information about honesty levels tends to reduce support for heavy workplace surveillance and fosters a more positive view of human nature, the report...
  
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• Why Businesses Are Launching "Quiet Hours"

  06-06-2026 09:15 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: DW- top storiesSince the beginning of June, German Ikea stores hold Quiet Hours 5-7 pm on Wednesdays—with dimmer lights, no music, and no sales announcements over loudspeakers. "We want the Quiet Hour to provide relief for people with invisible disabilities. Their nervous systems are often permanently overwhelmed, which is why we'd like to provide them with moments of relief," said Rebecca Lefevre, spokesperson of the German group Gemeinsam Zusammen...
  
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• Trump to Meet AI Leaders Over U.S. Investment in Their Companies

  06-06-2026 09:15 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Google News - HealthPresident Donald Trump is planning to meet the bosses of top artificial intelligence companies at the White House next week to discuss the government taking a financial stake in their future. Speaking on Air Force One, Trump said the goal of the U.S. government investing in AI companies was to "create almost a partnership with the American public." He compared such investments to the U.S. government last year taking a 10% stake in computer chip...
  
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• Anthropic Warns That Artificial Intelligence Needs a "Brake Pedal"

  06-06-2026 09:15 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsArtificial intelligence company Anthropic issued a warning about systems that can improve themselves and said that humans need a way to intervene when necessary. AI systems will soon be able to better themselves—known as "full-recursive self-improvement"—which has many benefits in areas such as health care and science. But just like science fiction movies warn, it could cause serious risks to people, said two Anthropic leaders in a rece
  
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• U.S. Support for LGBTQ+ Rights Lower Than It Used to Be

  05-06-2026 07:47 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: United Press International - Health NewsAmerican public support for LGBTQ+ rights has fallen slightly over the past few years, with 65% showing support for same-sex marriage now as opposed to 71% in 2022-2023, a Gallup poll released Wednesday shows. The percentage of U.S. residents saying that gay or lesbian relations are "morally acceptable" also fell to 62%—the lowest level since 2016. Gallup noted that Republicans are largely responsible for the decline, whereas Democrat views..
  
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• To Fight Scams, Psychological Scientists Issue a Call to Arms

  05-06-2026 07:47 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: Association for Psychological ScienceScams are now one of the most common crimes in the world. In the UK, for example, scams accounts for 40% of all reported crimes. A 2024 study by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance reports that about half of the world's population is faced with a scam solicitation at least once a week. And the cost of scams worldwide is thought to be more than $5 trillion a year. In response, psychology studies are shedding new light on the problem and what to do...
  
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• Psychology Doctoral Training Can Open Doors to Many Careers

  03-06-2026 08:33 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: APA MonitorPeople with doctoral degrees in psychology engage in a wide variety of occupations. In a recent analysis of data collected by the American Psychological Association, about 36% of psychology doctorate holders worked in health services, 17% were research/applied psychologists, 15% were professors, 4% were social workers or counselors, and 27% worked in 38 other occupations, including special education teacher, statistician, and various leadership...
  
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• Navigating GLP-1 Use in Therapy

  03-06-2026 08:32 via socialpsychology.org
  Source: APA MonitorGlucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medications, which include the drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, have been used to treat diabetes since 2005. But the drugs gained prominence when the FDA approved their use for weight loss, and celebrities from Oprah Winfrey to Elon Musk started touting them. As of November 2025, 18% of U.S. adults had taken a GLP-1 and 12% reported current use. Despite the benefits of GLP-1s, however, they also come...
  
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