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The 13 emotions that music evokes in us

The 13 emotions that music evokes in us

A new study from the University of California, Berkeley has identified and mapped the 13 subjective experiences that different kinds of music can evoke in people. Share on PinterestResearchers have now mapped the main 13 categories of emotion that music can evoke in us. Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted a […]

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Finding life’s meaning can keep us healthy as we age

Finding life’s meaning can keep us healthy as we age

A new study finds a correlation between a sense of meaning and physical and mental well-being as we grow older. Share on PinterestFinding meaning in one’s life can help people stay healthy in later years. The older people get, the more their lives might change. For example, their friends and relatives may reach the ends […]

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Average IQ: What is it?

Average IQ: What is it?

Schools have historically used IQ scores in the placement of students on programs or to identify students with mental difficulties. However, IQ scores and tests are no longer the only measure of a person’s cognitive ability or potential. Nowadays, IQ scores are somewhat controversial, as cultural and environmental factors may also play a role in […]

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Letter from the Editor: Feeling grateful

Letter from the Editor: Feeling grateful

Thanksgiving is one of America’s most beloved holidays. It’s a time to express gratitude toward family and friends and be thankful for the good things in life. Share on PinterestStudies have shown that gratitude can reduce feelings of stress. Earlier this year, the editorial team here at Medical News Today took part in a full-day […]

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How personality traits affect the placebo response

How personality traits affect the placebo response

There is a vast literature on the mysterious placebo effect. The latest paper to join this throng investigates how personality traits might play a role. According to the authors, optimism seems to enhance the effect. Share on PinterestA recent study dives into the murky phenomenon of the placebo effect. The placebo effect describes a beneficial […]

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Borderline personality disorder: Trauma raises risk by 13-fold

Borderline personality disorder: Trauma raises risk by 13-fold

A new meta-analysis of existing studies has revealed that people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) are much more likely to report childhood adversity than those without the condition. Share on PinterestTraumatic experiences in early life may signficantly raise the risk of BPD. Childhood trauma is also associated with BPD more than it is with other […]

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What does a healthy open relationship look like?

What does a healthy open relationship look like?

In a culture that favors monogamy, is it possible for couples to have open relationships that work? Recent research that used a novel framework to explore types of monogamy and nonmonogamy suggests that open, consensual nonmonogamous relationships can be healthy and satisfying. New research delves into the conditions that make open relationships happy and healthy. […]

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Some narcissistic traits may be useful for mental health

Some narcissistic traits may be useful for mental health

Narcissism is a personality disorder that gets a bad rap due to some of its characteristic traits, such as an inflated sense of self-importance and poor regard for others. But researchers now suggest that some of these traits might help safeguard a person’s mental health. Share on PinterestIs having narcissistic traits always a bad thing? […]