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October 7, 2014
Academic Achievement: You Inherit More Than Just Intelligence From Your Parents
Why the heritability of educational achievement is about much more than just intelligence.
October 6, 2014
The Quick Exercise That Immediately Improves Long-Term Memory
Doing this exercise for 20 minutes can improve your long-term memory by 20%.
Brain Region Discovered That Stops You Being a Couch Potato
The brain's exercise motivation centre discovered and how it might help people with depression.
October 5, 2014
How To Enhance Learning: Even of Things You Are Not Interested In
The mental state which enhances learning, even of things we're not that interested in.
Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"
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October 4, 2014
The Source of Both Life’s Happiest And Also Its Saddest Moments
Hundreds of people were asked about the most positive and negative events in their lives...
When you look back over your life, which moments have given you the most pain -- and which the most pleasure?
Some might guess it's individual achievements, like getting a promotion, or individual failures, like failing an exam.
In fact, research suggests that it's...
Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"
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Attending a Better University Doesn’t Make You Happier, Here’s What Does…
October 3, 2014
Revealed: Long-Suspected Danger of Anti-Anxiety and Sleeping Drugs
Massive study of 100,000 people finds evidence for long-suspected danger of anxiety and sleeping drugs.
Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"
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Social Anxiety Disorder: Impressive Study Reveals The Very Best Treatment
October 2, 2014
This is How Exercise Protects You From Stress-Induced Depression
New study reveals how exercise helps the body remove toxic substances linked to depression.
Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"
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How Long-Term Stress Causes Serious Mental Disorders
October 1, 2014
Memory Loss From Alzheimer’s Reversed For First Time With New Approach
Nine out of ten patients with memory problems showed improvements with this novel multi-systems approach.
Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"
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September 30, 2014
How to Feel Good About Your Body and Worry Less About Imperfections
Develop a more positive body image with this psychological approach to the self.
Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"
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Why Dieting Does Not Usually Work
September 29, 2014
An Ancient Way to Heal The Mind Finds New Scientific Support
The benefits were particularly strong for those who were stressed.
Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"
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