The Human Blog

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Here’s how your voice changes as you age

Some voices mellow with age, while others may struggle to speak. As our physical bodies change, our vocal cords are impacted, too. Do you sound…old? If you’ve noticed your voice…

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How Sleep and Social Media Shape Teen Brain Function

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found a distinct relationship between sleep duration, social media usage, and brain activation across brain regions that are…

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Does being the oldest or youngest sibling really shape your personality?

Are you a responsible oldest child, an overlooked middle, or a free-wheeling baby? For those who adhere to the theory that birth order influences personality, the answer to that question…

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Your Social Media Presence Can Help You Land (or Lose) a Job Opportunity

Your social media presence can make or break your job search. Tapping into your network’s connections and ideas can give you an edge, but it’s critical to be savvy and maintain professionalism.…

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Tips For Setting Dating Boundaries

Setting boundaries in the early stages of dating will set the tone for the rest of the relationship. Boundaries are limits and rules you set within relationships – what you…

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The brain is ‘programmed’ for learning from people we like

Our brains are “programmed” to learn more from people we like — and less from those we dislike. This has been shown by researchers in cognitive neuroscience in a series…

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Are ultra-processed foods as addictive as cigarettes?

Junk foods like candy and chips trigger cravings—a key feature of addiction. Experts say that the food industry applied lessons learned from Big Tobacco to ultra-processed foods. Who hasn’t had…

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Why dopamine drives you to do hard things —even without a reward

Research suggests that dopamine is the real reason why we prefer to take on bigger challenges like running marathons or tackling difficult problems at work. Whether running through the exhaustion…

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Impulsivity Influences Choices Between Food and Money

Neuroscience researchers from Bochum confirm different strategies when choosing between primary and secondary rewards. The lever is impulsivity. People make decisions every day—from what to wear in the morning to…

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Study finds the time of day you move your body makes a difference to your health

Undertaking the majority of daily physical activity in the evening is linked to the greatest health benefits for people living with obesity, according to researchers from the University of Sydney,…

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