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Maybe That’s Not an Allergy
Read more: Maybe That’s Not an AllergyFood Allergies Less Common Than Believed, says a study. How they did it: Disguised food and placebos (e.g., peanut butter hiding in something else or something else dressed up as peanut butter). [T]he true incidence of food allergies is only about 8 percent for children and less than 5 percent for adults…[y]et about 30 percent…
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The Science of a Happy Marriage
Read more: The Science of a Happy MarriageMore wisdom from For Better posted by the book’s author: The Science of a Happy Marriage. While there may be genetic differences that influence commitment, other studies suggest that the brain can be trained to resist temptation…
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Studies Not Universal
Read more: Studies Not UniversalWith all the studies linked here, it’s well worth noting this: Psychological Research Not Always Universal; Studies Should Involve More Cross-Cultural Collaboration. Previously, geographical barriers limited researchers’ ability to develop these relationships. Now, technology, such as Skype, can help scholars facilitate communication and work through possible cultural misunderstandings.
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Video Games v. Pain
Read more: Video Games v. PainHeadline: Video Games Help Relieve Pain. “Virtual reality produces a modulating effect that is endogenous, so the analgesic influence is not simply a result of distraction but may also impact how the brain responds to painful stimuli,” said Jeffrey I. Gold, Ph.D. But what if the pain was distraction in the first place…?
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“For Better”
Read more: “For Better”A review and excerpt of Tara Parker-Pope’s For Better: The Science of a Good Marriage, which surveys the research about what makes marriages work. From the book: Is the story of your early courtship filled with nostalgia and optimism? Or is it tinged with negativity and regret? Do you remember getting lost in the rain together…