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The Path to Improving Public Notification of Rabies Cases

A rabid raccoon attack on Durham resident, Christine Houghton, earlier in May this year has raised concerns about rabies awareness across the country. So, what does the path to improving public notification of rabies cases look like? Before we get into it, here’s a bit of background on rabies. What is rabies? Rabies is a […]

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Research

Rejuvenating Brain Neurons: A Breakthrough in Neuroplasticity and Mental Health

Recent research at the University of Barcelona ensures the rejuvenating capacity of neuronal cells through a controlled cellular reprogramming cycle. The experts behind this research are Daniel del Toro, Sofía Zaballa, and Albert Giralt. Their study in mice is promising for the scientific world in dealing with neurodegenerative diseases. This finding put forward a new […]

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News

Vacancy for Research Fellow at NIMHANS, Bengaluru

Applications are invited from eligible candidates, for filling up the posts of ‘Research Fellow’ on contract basis in an NIHR-funded project entitled ‘The SCIMITAR-South Asia programme to address tobacco-related multiple long-term conditions in Severe Mental Illness’ – under Dr. Pratima Murthy, Senior Professor of Psychiatry and Director, NIMHANS & Principal Investigator, Bengaluru Name of the […]

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Relationship

Jealousy and Envy: Difference of feelings 

Human psychology and emotions encompass a vast spectrum, with jealousy and envy two different but frequently misinterpreted emotions. Emotions play an important role in shaping our behaviors. Jealousy and envy, these emotions have their own set of triggers, meanings, and  consequences. Most people fail to see that they have different meanings and come from different psychological […]

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Awareness

The 6 Basic Emotions and How They Shape Our Everyday Life 

“He is so emotionally sensitive” – you may have heard such comments from someone about someone. Having emotions is a wonderful thing in human life. Each day we encounter different persons, things, or events. We often associate some emotional connection with them. What different things come to your mind when you think about happiness? Which […]

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Awareness

The Other Side of Grief: Exploring Non-Traditional Bereavement

Grief, a feeling that most can identify with, is usually related to saying good-bye to loved ones. Society creates specific rituals for mourning, as if they can fully capture the personal value of losses like a loved one’s death or losing a job. Not all losses, though, are as simple to identify or verify. Grief resulting […]

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Research

New Research Links Exercise to Enhanced Language Processing in Older Adults

A recent study conducted by the University of Birmingham has shown that regular physical exercise in older adults can substantially improve language processing abilities, a new insight into some of the cognitive advantages of being physically active. The results underscore the psychological and cognitive benefits of physical fitness, especially for older adults.  Key Findings and […]

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News

Do Accents Influence Guilt Perceptions?: Study

A recent study was conducted by Alice Paver at the University of Cambridge with assistance from Dr David Wright, Prof Natalie Braber, and Dr Nikolas Pautz from Nottingham Trent University. Its project name was Improving Voice Identification Procedures, which was sponsored by the ESRC. The study, published in Frontiers in Communication, explained how accents influence perceptions of […]

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Entertain

Psychology behind Nostalgia Ads: How brands manipulate our emotions with memories 

“Amul, The Taste of India… Zaraa si Khushi, Pyaar zaraa sa”  “Nirma, Washing Powder Nirma Dhoodh si Safedi…”  “Vicco Tumeric, Nahi Cosmetic… Vicco Tumeric Ayurvedic Cream”  All the kids who grew up between the 1990s and early 2000s ages would undeniably know these ad jingles with melodies and rhythms as they go down memory lane. […]

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Education

इंतजार करना इतना मुश्किल क्यों होता है?

इंतजार एक ऐसा अनुभव है जो निराशा और उम्मीद का मेल होता है। यह इंसानी जीवन के सबसे चुनौतीपूर्ण और अनोखे अनुभवों में से एक है। इंतजार करने का मतलब है किसी चीज़ को महत्व देना, उसे चाहना, उसकी कमी महसूस करना, लेकिन यह जानना कि वह चीज़ अभी समय और परिस्थितियों के कारण आपके […]

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