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Two-Year-Old Prodigy Makes History as Mensa’s Youngest Member

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While most toddlers are just starting to learn the alphabet, two-year-old Joseph Harris-Birtill from the UK can already read entire books. He’s now exploring Morse code, the Greek alphabet, and even developing an interest in the periodic table. Seeing his remarkable abilities, his parents, Rose and David, contacted Mensa’s UK branch for guidance on supporting […]

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Why We Tend to Trust Those Who Were Raised with Less

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According to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, people are more inclined to trust those who grew up with limited financial means than those who attended private schools or took European vacations. “Trust is a cornerstone of healthy relationships—without it, romantic bonds can break down, workplace dynamics can suffer, and

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Kissing Your Spouse Could Transmit Anxiety and Depression, Study Suggests

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A study of newlywed couples revealed that depression and anxiety may be transmitted between spouses through the oral microbiome, which is shared during close interactions like kissing. How Oral Bacteria May Influence Mental and Physical Health Researchers are increasingly discovering that, much like the gut microbiome, the oral microbiome—a complex mix of bacteria in our

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Brain Structure Changes In People Who Work Long Hours

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If you’re looking for a reason to shut down your laptop for the weekend or cut back on overtime, here’s some scientific insight: working long hours can actually alter areas of the brain that are responsible for emotional regulation, working memory, and problem-solving. While the physical and mental toll of overworking is well known, the

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Scientists Say Dogs And Cats Are Looking More Alike. What’s Behind This Change?

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Domestication has led to increased diversity in cats and dogs, yet they’ve also become surprisingly similar—something that could significantly impact their health and well-being, new research reveals. At first sight, Persian cats and pugs appear vastly different. One is a cat, the other a dog, with a 50 million-year evolutionary gap between them. However, when

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New Study Confirms Scientists Still Can’t Explain Consciousness

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There’s a saying that theories are like toothbrushes—everyone has one, but no one wants to use someone else’s. It’s meant as a joke, but when it comes to studying consciousness—the mystery of how we experience anything subjectively—it’s surprisingly accurate. In 2022, British neuroscientist Anil Seth and I compiled a review identifying 22 brain-based theories of

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After Burnout, “Rust Out”. What is “Rusting” at Work?

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The phenomenon is becoming evident in the workplace and, similar to other trends that emerged in the post-pandemic era, it reflects a void and unease that call for new paths. If you have the feeling that your days are becoming dull, monotonous, and uninspired, and instead you are progressively overcome by states of apathy and

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New study Finds Empathy May Persist in Alzheimer’s Patients.

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A study by University College London suggests that people with Alzheimer’s may retain empathy despite losing other social skills. The researchers found that individuals with Alzheimer’s disease had slightly higher empathy scores than those with mild cognitive impairment, despite performing worse in other areas of social cognition, like recognizing facial emotions and understanding others’ thoughts.

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Study Finds Social Media Isn’t Entirely Harmful To Teen Mental Health

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It’s well-established that social media can negatively affect teens—Meta’s own research revealed that Instagram worsens body image for one in three teen girls, and Snapchat has faced multiple lawsuits for failing to address cyberbullying. Even a former U.S. Surgeon General has warned about the risks of social media use among youth. However, a new report

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Brain Pathway May Explain Higher Depression Rates in Teen Girls

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Depression affects 280 million people globally and is twice as prevalent in women as in men, a trend that emerges during adolescence. While researchers have linked the kynurenine pathway to depression in adults, this study is the first to examine its role in adolescents based on biological sex. The study, “Sex-Specific Alterations of the Kynurenine

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