Opening up about your feelings on social media has an association with lower self-esteem, mood, paranoia and opinions about the self in comparison to others according to a new study. Dr. Natalie Berry, a psychology researcher at the University of Manchester says venting our anger on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram is also linked to subsequent […]
Brains of people with schizophrenia are less reactive to social rewards like smiling faces, study shows
In imaging studies, UCLA researchers found that the brains of people with schizophrenia are less sensitive to social rewards, such as the positive feelings that can come from social interactions with people, than they are to so-called nonsocial rewards, such as money or objects. People generally find social stimulation rewarding, which in turn motivates them […]
Social position determines pregnant women’s exposure to air pollution
Socio-economic position determines the environmental hazards such as air pollution and noise to which pregnant women are exposed in urban areas, although the nature of the association varies from city to city. This was the main conclusion of a new study conducted with the participation of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). The urban […]
Social media can help with recovery for those who self-injure, prof finds
Positive messaging through social media could be a powerful tool to help people overcome non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), according to a new University of Guelph study. “Self-injury, including cutting and burning, is a serious public health concern around the world,” said Prof. Stephen Lewis, psychology professor and lead author of the study. While it affects people […]
Social Star Of The Month – Ada Nicodemou
Ada has been on our screens, cruising in Summer Bay, for what seems like forever. Yet, from her social feed, you’d think she was way younger. Her agelessness must have something to do with her obviously healthy lifestyle, strong social ties and young-at-heart, fun-loving attitude. Pretty cup ☕️ @scottlee25 ? A post shared by Ada Nicodemou (@adanicodemou) on Jul 20, 2016 at […]