Young Adults Pay the Most Attention in Social Interactions
Razi Berry New research led by the University of Kent has found that adolescents and older adults pay less attention to social cues in real-world interactions than young adults. The findings published by Nature Human Behavior show that social attention undergoes age-related change, which has potential implications for how successfully we can interpret social interactions […]
Empathy- A More Complicated Virtuous Stance Than You Might Think
Razi Berry Empathy is talked about a lot these days. Against the backdrop of a global pandemic and a divisive political climate in the United States, calls for empathy have become louder and more urgent. We encourage empathy for those inflicted with COVID-19 and those struggling with unemployment. We reminisce about the empathy of public […]
Long-term Impact of Video Gaming Studied
Razi Berry For most adolescents, playing video games is an enjoyable and often social form of entertainment. While playing video games is a fun pastime, there is a growing concern that spending too much time playing video games is related to negative developmental outcomes and can become an addiction. 90% of gamers do not play […]
Mindfulness Meditation Combined with Psilocybin May Have Better Effects
Razi Berry Recent years have seen a renewed interest in the clinical application of classic psychedelics in the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders. Researchers of the University of Zurich have now shown that mindfulness meditation can enhance the positive long-term effects of a single dose of psilocybin, which is found in certain mushrooms. Hallucinogens […]
Take my hand
Razi Berry In any stressed or painful situation – a visit to the hospital, a presentation at work, or a funeral for a loved one – it helps to have someone holding your hand. We all know this to be true. Recent experiments have validated our intuitive knowledge and provided explanations as to why having […]
Do Painkillers Also Kill Kindness?
(NaturalPath) A new study in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience finds that painkillers kill a lot more than pain; they may also kill empathy. According to the study, acetaminophen, found in the common over-the-counter painkiller Tylenol, reduces empathy for the pain of other individuals. Tylenol is a wildly popular drug in the United States, used by […]