Among women, the tendency to experience more negative emotions was associated with lower levels of physical activity, particularly during leisure time. Women who experienced more negative emotions, such as frustration and sadness, at age 42 were less physically active at age 61.
Social vs. language role: Researchers question function of two brain areas
A research team led by Prof. Lin Nan from the Institute of Psychology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that during sentence processing, the neural activity of two canonical language areas—the left ventral temporoparietal junction (vTPJ) and the lateral anterior temporal lobe (lATL)—is associated with social-semantic working memory rather than language processing per se.
Zero alcohol doesn’t mean zero risk—how marketing and blurred lines can be drinking triggers
The availability and sales of “zero-alcohol” products have soared in recent years. In Australia, these are products containing less than 0.5% alcohol by volume, designed to mimic the flavor, appearance and packaging of alcoholic drinks.
Excessive screen time can affect young people’s emotional development
A recent Beyond Blue survey of more than 2,000 teachers identified mental ill-health and excessive screen time as the biggest problems facing their students.
A COVID inquiry has been announced in Australia. But is COVID still a thing? Do I need a booster?
Today’s announcement of an independent inquiry into Australia’s COVID response will examine how we’ve handled the pandemic and how we could better prepare for the next one.
Obesity is a dangerous disease that shares key features with cancer, researchers say
Although obesity has been recognized as a disease by the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1948, its identity as a disease may not be widely perceived the same way as other health conditions.
STOP PF ‘WAR’
WE are surprised that Matero Member of Parliament Miles Sampa appears intent to promote physical confrontation instead of resolving differences amicably within the Patriotic Front.
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Here’s what Alzheimer’s disease blood tests look for, and what they can tell you about your risk
Despite affecting 55 million people worldwide, Alzheimer’s disease still has no cure. But recent advancements in the field have seen a number of promising drugs that can slow the disease’s progression pass late-stage clinical trials.
How protein PD-1 controls lymphoma cell metabolism, promotes cancer growth
Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered how the protein PD-1 controls essential metabolic processes in tumor cells to promote cancer growth in T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas (T-NHLs), according to a study published in Nature Cancer.
Teenage brain development study helps predict drinking behavior
Mapping out brain networks in teens can help predict current and future risky drinking behavior, according to Sarah Yip, Ph.D., associate professor of psychiatry and in the Yale Child Study Center.