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Sleep Deprivation: The 10 Most Profound Psychological Effects

Lack of sleep may feel horrible, but what is it really doing to the mind and brain?

→ 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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Fear of Math: How Much is Genetic?

A new study finds two ways that genetic factors are important in the fear of math.

→ 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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Happiness is Contagious and Powerful on Social Media

Study of over one billion status updates finds that positive emotions are more contagious than negative.

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
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Mysterious Brain Region That is Vital to How You Decide

Whether you're choosing between job offers or deciding which car or house to buy, this region is probably involved.

→ 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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5 Habits Proven to Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia

Adopting just one of these healthy habits reduces the rate of dementia by one-quarter.

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
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Intelligent People Are More Inclined to Trust Others

Seven ways that trust benefits both individuals and society as a whole.

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
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4 Wonderful Ways Meditation Relieves Pain

Meditation thickens critical areas of the cortex, changes attitudes to pain and more...

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
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Copper Pinpointed as Main Environmental Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease

Two pivotal processes affected by copper may hasten the onset and progression of Alzheimer's.

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
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12 Most Mind-Blowing Mental Delusions and Syndromes

Alice-in-Wonderland syndrome, thought insertion, clinical lycanthropy, Paris syndrome and more...

→ Dr Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
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Why Preschoolers Can Outsmart College Students

Simple test of logic produces surprising win for 4 and 5-year-olds over college students.

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