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Category: Psychology

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Chronically trapped in your own negative thoughts?

Posted on November 19, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

Our understanding of trauma's effects on mental health continues to increase. #trauma #rumination #mentalhealthawareness

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    Do humans need to be altruistic to make it to Mars?

    Posted on September 13, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

    Altruism, in principle, is selfless action for the well-being of others. Altruism may help us achieve our space exploration goals. Space…

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      How would we establish a society on Mars?

      Posted on August 20, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

      Humans are not built for Mars. Or rather, Mars isn't built for us, yet. Understanding the sacrifices such a massive undertaking needs is…

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        Spend a lot of time online? It may affect your sleep.

        Posted on August 18, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

        In a study conducted by Taiwanese scientists with female college students, they showed that internet addiction has a negative impact on…

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          Parkinson’s Disease and Antioxidant Treatment

          Posted on October 23, 2019May 6, 2025 by Nathan Gock

          Parkinson’s disease currently affects over 10 million people worldwide, and in the United States approximately 60,000 people are diagnosed…

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            Can opiate painkillers change how you feel about rewards?

            Posted on September 5, 2019October 24, 2022 by Hunter Dulay

            How many times have you hurt yourself badly? How many friends and family members do you know who suffer from sharp pain? In many of these…

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              Is exercise addiction socially acceptable at gyms?

              Posted on October 1, 2018October 31, 2022 by Sciworthy

              Certain behaviors are often socially accepted and even encouraged when they’re considered productive, regardless of potential health…

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                What if the entire planet had it’s own flag?

                Posted on September 17, 2018October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                Going into space is difficult and costly. All of our past space missions have taken many years to complete from laboratory to launch. As we…

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                  Music makes our body move unawares!

                  Posted on August 27, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

                  Be it tapping our feet, nodding, or simply swaying, music makes us move! However, did you know that the body moves to music even when…

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                    Babies learn about eye contact early in life

                    Posted on August 2, 2018October 31, 2022 by Sciworthy

                    As infants, we absorb any information our surroundings have to offer, especially if other humans are involved. Infants can recognize their…

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