#research-findings

#research-findings

Researchers found that surrogates have a greater chance of being diagnosed with a mental illness during and after pregnancy compared to women carrying their own offspring.

Walking 7,000 steps a day can boost brainpower and protect against diseases, reducing risks of cancer, dementia, and heart disease.

A new meta-analysis has revealed that vacations yield significant and lasting benefits to employee well-being, suggesting that taking time off is essential for mental health.

The researchers conducted experiments revealing that therapy chatbots exhibit increased stigma toward conditions such as alcohol dependence and schizophrenia compared to depression, indicating systemic issues.

The researchers note that although the concept is frequently used within Western popular culture to describe an 'intense connection,' there is less supporting academic research, partially due to the lack of a comprehensive definition of the term.

Fathers often struggle more than mothers when it comes to understanding and accepting their LGBTQ+ children.

In a world where working adults have only about an hour daily of quality time available to spend with loved ones, parenting often takes precedence.

Melissa Milanak, a professor at the Medical University of South Carolina, noted that while pets can be comforting, many pet owners report sleep disturbances caused by their animals, revealing a complex relationship between pet companionship and sleep quality.

"I think they'd be less inclined. If one actually did a survey on this sort of thing nationally, I think you would find that white, privileged kids would be more likely to [transitioning]."

A global survey of 30,000 pet owners found that 65 percent of people would prefer to de-stress in the company of their dog, cat or other household pet - significantly more than those who said their partners.

Freymann and her colleagues uncovered evidence that chimpanzees in Budongo Forest practice self-medication and first aid on themselves and others, raising questions about their empathy.

Getting a period is a social and developmental milestone that many American girls are reaching earlier than their mothers and grandmothers, about six months earlier on average.

We are seeing dramatic variations in the concentration of the pollen in different parts of Miami-Dade County, as well as different species of pollen.

In her extensive study on creativity, psychologist Zorana Ivcevic Pringle emphasizes that creativity is not merely an inherent trait but a conscious choice we can all make.

Memory can be a resource for solving problems, but it can backfire if it prompts reliance on outdated or incorrect solutions in current situations.

Scientists have uncovered surprising evidence indicating that the geological core of North America, a long-lasting craton, may be undergoing erosion beneath our feet.

Research shows that being in nature reduces stress, but its role in dementia risk is complex; some exposure may help, while too much can be detrimental.

In a comparison between open conversations and those guided by specific instructions, the researchers found little variance in user engagement regardless of the chat format employed.

The research indicates that women are 16 percentage points behind men in adopting ChatGPT, even among workers in similar job tasks.

"Our lab investigates biological problems using robot physical models. Animal experiments are really hard to reproduce because it's hard to get the animal to do what you want to do."

Employing physician associates in the NHS faces scrutiny as studies indicate a significant lack of evidence of their effectiveness and safety in patient care.