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We share information that we find meaningful, finds study

People share information on the internet because they find it inherently valuable, either to themselves or to society, finds a new study
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The more you smoke, the worse your heart health

A new study has found a direct correlation between smoking and heart health
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Exposure to nature necessary for children’s wellbeing

The presence of greenspaces is strongly associated with improved physical activity and mental health outcomes in kids, according to a massive review of data from nearly 300 studies
Digital books versus print books for children

Without enhancements, digital books may harm young children’s learning

When digital books have features that reinforce storylines they outperform print counterparts
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New understanding of brain’s fear response

A deeper understanding of the brain's fear response mechanism could lead to better ways to help people with anxiety disorders, says new research
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A transformational coach makes players more independent, less reliant

Long-term reliance on a coach might be counterproductive to athletes, a new study has found
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Does COVID-19 increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease?

Is the world prepared for a wave of neurological consequences that may be on its way as a result of COVID-19? This question is at the forefront of research underway at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health.
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Your emotional vocabulary reflects the degree of your wellbeing

Whether your emotional vocabulary is negative or positive reveals your state of health and wellbeing, says new research
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Obesity during pregnancy may impede fetal brain development

Mother's obesity may play a role in fetal brain development, suggests new research
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The importance of childhood connection to natural world

Children who feel a stronger connection to natural world are more likely to work towards protecting it, a new review has found