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psypost.org | Vladimir Hedrih
A study on mice found that a low intake of vitamin K reduces its concentration in brain tissue and impairs cognitive functions related to learning and memory. The researchers also observed reduced production of new neurons in the hippocampus and elevated neural inflammation. The findings were published in The Journal of Nutrition. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin essential for blood clotting. It activates proteins that enable blood to coagulate properly.
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1 week ago |
psypost.org | Vladimir Hedrih
A study of children with autism spectrum disorder found that a therapeutic intervention using robots was effective in improving their social development and participation in social activities. After the intervention, participants showed greater improvement in communication and reciprocal social interaction compared to both a control group and a group that received a comparable intervention delivered by a human therapist. The paper was published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
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1 week ago |
psypost.org | Vladimir Hedrih
A study of couples in Canada found that individuals who reported greater exposure to childhood trauma tended to experience slightly fewer positive emotions and slightly more negative emotions during a sexual conflict with their partner. These individuals also tended to report slightly higher levels of attachment anxiety. The paper was published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior.
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1 week ago |
psypost.org | Vladimir Hedrih
A study of young adults in China found that experiences of emotional abuse and neglect during childhood are associated with a higher frequency of nightmares and bad dreams. The analysis suggested that rumination may play a mediating role in this relationship, while perceived social support can moderate the strength of the link. The paper was published in Dreaming.
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1 week ago |
psypost.org | Vladimir Hedrih
A study conducted in Serbia found that individuals with higher levels of narcissism tend to have fewer children. These individuals also report stronger negative childbearing motivations—that is, reasons for not wanting children. This pattern was especially pronounced among those with higher levels of vulnerable narcissism. The study was published in Evolutionary Psychological Science.
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