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Guardian Blind Date: Miklos and Minnie Find Good Conversation but No Spark
A blind date at The Bull and Last in London ended with mutual respect and good conversation but no romantic spark.
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Clinical psychologist launches human-led mental health triage network
Dr Patapia Tzotzoli has founded My Triage Network to combat the fragmented mental health support system. The service uses expert clinical judgement, not algorithms, to match individuals with the right therapists.
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Men Overestimate Women's Objectification Rates, Study Finds
New research reveals men estimate young women experience sexual objectification more frequently than women themselves report.
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AI Companions Boost Mental Health but Harm Offline Bonds
A study finds AI chatbots with simulated empathy improve users' psychological wellbeing but reduce their social wellbeing.
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Violent Pornography Linked to Poorer Sexual Health
A study of young adults in Spain finds watching violent online pornography is associated with lower empathy and reduced sexual assertiveness.
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Why Embracing Being Wrong Helps Relationships
A psychotherapist explains that fear of being wrong is a biological threat response, often rooted in childhood.
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Menopause Unmasks Autism and ADHD in Women
A women's health expert explains how hormonal changes during perimenopause can reveal previously undiagnosed ADHD and autism in midlife women.
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Bigamy's history of deception and tears
Historical research reveals bigamy in England was built on deception, with harsh punishments like branding and transportation.
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Free Will Belief Boosts Daily Happiness
Believing in free will is linked to better daily well-being, and studies show that promoting this belief can directly boost positive emotions.
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E-Scooter Crashes Linked to Higher Rates of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Research from England and Wales reveals that e-scooter crashes result in higher rates of traumatic brain injuries compared to motorcycle accidents, with riders' heads being the most affected area.
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Childhood Trauma Linked to Adult Stress Sensitivity Through Epigenetic Mechanism
Researchers have discovered an epigenetic mechanism that connects childhood trauma to increased stress sensitivity in adulthood, providing new insights into the biological basis of this vulnerability.
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Emotional Intelligence Affects How Envy Manifests
A recent study suggests that a person's ability to regulate their emotions predicts how they experience envy, with higher emotion regulation skills linked to benign envy that motivates self-improvement, rather than malicious envy that breeds hostility.
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Link Between Anxiety and Alcohol Reward Learning Identified in Brain Study
Researchers have found a connection between persistent anxiety and stronger alcohol reward learning in mice, suggesting a potential role for the brain's cannabinoid system in regulating this interaction.
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Thoughtless AI Use Undermines College Students' Learning Independence
A study published in Scientific Reports finds that college students who blindly copy AI-generated answers without verification experience declines in self-directed learning, self-efficacy, and motivation. The research, conducted by Hui Zhao and Huijuan Gu, highlights gender differences in how unreflective AI use impacts academic confidence and engagement.