ennoemail@noemail.org (Dylan)Mon, 28 May 2012 01:11:50 PDTGoogle Reader http://www.google.com/readerCIPymZvtnbAChttp://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/245841.phpPsychology / Psychiatry(author unknown)Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/5b0fd7f460d3aa52A new psychological intervention has been shown to more than halve the trauma experienced by child victims of war, rape and sexual abuse...http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/245859.phpSchizophrenia(author unknown)Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:00 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/a7c4d70ea5ee6404Researchers have identified a protein necessary to maintain behavioral flexibility, which allows us to modify our behaviors to adjust to circumstances that are similar, but not identical, to previous experiences. Their findings, which appear in the journal Cell Reports, may offer new insights into...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BpsResearchDigest/~3/a4Po_yNz06I/what-your-facebook-picture-says-about.htmlTechnologySocialChristian JarrettMon, 28 May 2012 00:58:27 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/4f56574fe9c687ffWhat kind of profile picture do you have on Facebook? Is it a close-up shot of your lovely face with little background visible? Or is it zoomed out, so that you appear against a wider context? The answer, according to a new study by psychologists in the USA, likely depends in part on your cultural...http://mindhacks.com/2012/05/28/bbc-future-column-hypnic-jerksMovingtomstaffordMon, 28 May 2012 00:48:47 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/ec7e08ecf9035dd6Here’s my column at BBC Future from last week. You can see the original here. The full listof my columns is here and  there is now a RSS feed, should you need it As we give up our bodies to sleep, sudden twitches escape our brains, causing our arms and legs to jerk. Some people are startled by...http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/05/28/high-fat-diet-linked-to-depression-anxiety-in-mice/39295.htmlAnxietyBrain and BehaviorDepressionFeaturedGeneralHealth-relatedObesity and Weight LossPsychologyResearchStressAnti DepressantsBeakerBehavioral TestsBiological MechanismsChemical ReactionsDavid LauDepression And AnxietyDepression AnxietyDifferent Parts Of The BrainGlass CylinderHelplessnessHigh Fat DietIllicit DrugsOpen AreasParts Of The BrainRodentsSandeep SharmaSaturated FatSix MinutesUniversite De MontrealTraci PedersenSun, 27 May 2012 22:02:29 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/04284feecef6f8b0A high-fat diet has been linked with depression and anxiety in mice, according to a new study by the Universite de Montreal. High-fat foods are comforting, said David Lau, M.D., Ph.d., of the University of Calgary. Brain scans back this up—eating fat “lights” up different parts of the brain. This...http://mindhacks.com/2012/05/28/a-bridge-over-troubled-waters-for-fmri/Inside the BrainTheoryvaughanbellSun, 27 May 2012 22:12:05 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/fb9fee953f2707c3Yesterday’s ‘troubles with fMRI’ article has caused lots of debate so I thought I’d post the original answers given to me by neuroimagers Russ Poldrack and Tal Yarkoni from which I quoted. Poldrack and Yarkoni have been at the forefront of finding, fixing and fine-tuning fMRI and its difficulties....http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/spycatcher/201205/what-the-shoulders-say-about-usSelf-Helpaldert vrijamygdalaanti-socialanxietyapprehensionArlingtonassessingbackbehaviorbehavioral assessmentbehaviourbody languagecasingclassical trainingcommunicatecrimecriminals psychopathsdavid beckhamdavid givensdavid matsumotodeceiversdeceptionDesmond Morrisdue diligenceEkmanemotionsevoluevolutionexperimentseyesfacial gesturesfamous anthropologistfamous zoologistfbifearfeetfreezefrozengenetic componentgreekshandshaving a bad dayhealth and vitalityhidden emotionshumanintelinstrumentintelligence officerJoejoe navarrolegsliarslie detectorslimbic brainlimbic systemlip compressionlipslyingmatsumotomesomorphicmicromicro expressionsmicro gesturesmicro-expressionsmilitarymouthnarrow hipsnavarroNonverbal communicationsnonverbalsofficerpaul ekmanpolygraphpolygrapherpostureprofilersquiveringramrodseeingshoulderssmirksoccer playerspiessquintingstatue of davidstraightswoontalktensionterroriststestsTombvettingvirilitywide shouldersJoe Navarro, M.A.Sat, 26 May 2012 14:08:32 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/051c4111904975a9I remember as a child my mother saying, stand up straight, shoulders back, chin high. What I didn’t realize was that she was telling me this because of what I was communicating to her with my posture and shoulders. I was nonverbally saying, “I am having a bad day because my friends can’t come out...http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/05/27/3-ways-that-loves-helps-your-health/GeneralRelationshipsYourTango3 WaysAffectionAntidoteCancer TreatmentCardiovascular FunctionCompassionDefinition Of LoveEndocrineGuest ArticleHealth BenefitsHuman KindnessLaughter Is The Best MedicineMain HealthMenacesNegative EmotionsPersonal AttachmentPositive HealthSurvival InstinctWikipediaWorld StruggleYourTango ExpertsSun, 27 May 2012 10:28:30 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/6c799fb78a137eebThis guest article from YourTango was written by Carmelia Ray. To understand the health benefits of love in a relationship, it’s important to understand the meaning and definition of love. Love has so many meanings and interpretations. Countless people in the world struggle with defining what love...http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/mental-mishaps/201205/doorways-cause-forgettingCognitionMemorycolleaguescomputer gamecopelanddeclinedeclinesdoomdoorwaydoorwaysexistential senseexperimental manipulationforgettingMemorymust be a reasonnbsppeoplesimple computervirtual environmentsvirtual roomIra HymanFri, 25 May 2012 12:18:26 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/3fbfa113b6e4a786Why am I here? I don’t mean this in the deep existential sense of why am I alive. I am simply wondering why I came into this room. What am I looking for? There must be a reason I left that other room and came into this one. But I can’t remember why I am here. I’m sure we’ve all experienced this...http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/05/27/upbeat-personality-boosts-longevity/39292.htmlAgingGeneralGeneticsLifeHelperMental Health and WellnessPersonalityResearchAlbert EinsteinAlbert Einstein CollegeAlbert Einstein College Of MedicineAshkenazi JewsBarzilaiCentenariansEastern European JewsEinstein College Of MedicineFerkaufGenetic DifferencesLifespansLongevity GenesOutlook ProfilePersonality CharacteristicsPersonality TraitsPositive AttitudeProfile ScaleSchool Of PsychologyUpbeat PersonalityYeshiva UniversityJanice WoodSun, 27 May 2012 05:23:08 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/6cb5a1da051907dcNew research suggests that personality traits, such as being outgoing, optimistic, and easygoing, are just as important as “good genes” in reaching the age of 100 and beyond. Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University also...http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/05/27/how-i-create-qa-with-poet-writer-maya-stein/CreativityGeneralMotivation and InspirationSelf-HelpAmpBeing A PoetBicycleBook CreativeCollectionsCreative NonfictionCreative ProcessCreative WorkDaily RoutineDighHow I CreateInspInspirationIsolationMuseNonfiction WriterPersonal EssaysPoemsPoetry ProjectSeven YearsStefanie ReneeTeenagersTypewriterWriting WorkshopsMargarita Tartakovsky, M.S.Sun, 27 May 2012 03:18:11 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/d7c51440221342beI first discovered Maya Stein’s poetry in Patti Digh’s book Creative Is a Verb. It instantly struck me as some of the most powerful and beautiful words I’d ever read. It rekindled my love for poetry — which was, essentially, nonexistent — and reminded me that writing and creativity are truly...http://mindhacks.com/2012/05/27/the-trouble-with-fmri/Inside the BrainTheoryvaughanbellSun, 27 May 2012 03:17:09 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/ad5a2101cc111d4fI’ve written a piece for The Observer about ‘the trouble with brain scans’ that discusses how past fMRI studies may have been based on problematic assumptions. For years the media has misrepresented brain scan studies (“Brain centre for liking cheese discovered!”) but we are now at an interesting...http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/245835.phpPsychology / Psychiatry(author unknown)Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/e530f83fdfcf88f6Research team at Aalto University and Turku PET Centre has revealed how experiencing strong emotions synchronizes brain activity across individuals. Human emotions are highly contagious. Seeing others' emotional expressions such as smiles triggers often the corresponding emotional response in the...http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/05/26/using-constraints-to-cultivate-creativity/BooksBrain and BehaviorCreativityGeneralIndustrial and WorkplacePsychologySelf-HelpBreakthrough SolutionsBrolBuzzfeedConstraintsCrash Coursecreativity crushersDomino EffectFoundeFrenkelGrapefruit SaladHuffington PostInnovation EngineLife SituationslimitsMaureen EvansMix JuiceOutpouringPerettiSeeligSesoilShades Of GraySnow PeaSocial Networking ServiceTechnology VenturesTwitterVentures ProgramYellowsMargarita Tartakovsky, M.S.Sat, 26 May 2012 09:15:28 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/8297d30aec14a88bUsually when we think creativity, we think openness, shades of gray — and yellows, greens and blues — and an infinity of options at our disposal. But, sometimes, the less we have to work with, the more creative we can get. Sometimes, constraint can actually help creativity flourish. “There are...http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/creative-thinkering/201205/why-we-are-afraid-creativityCreativityancient greeksarchitectural monumentsatomic structureatomic theorybreakthrough ideascreative ideascreative processcreative thinkingcreativityeinstein s theory of relativityenlightened societyevaluationfather of modern sciencefeargreek philosophergreek philosophersideasintellectual communitynonconformancephilosophy of sciencescience and societytheories about the universetheory of relativitytwo elementsultimate authorityunknownvalue creativityMichael MichalkoFri, 25 May 2012 12:04:58 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/92da29e69eddf4abDoes society really value creativity? People say they want more creative people, more creative ideas and solutions, but do they really? The Greek philosopher Democritus (460-370 BC) promulgated the atomic theory, which asserted that the universe is composed of two elements: the atoms and the void...http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/05/26/double-standard-for-male-v-female-leadership/39198.htmlAdvocacy and PolicyBrain and BehaviorGenderGeneralLifeHelperMental Health and WellnessPersonalityProfessionalPsychologyPsychotherapyResearchStressWork and CareerColleaguesCompetenceCompetitive MarketCompetitive MarketplaceDifficult DecisionsFemale LeaderFemale LeadersFemale LeadershipFigureheadsFollowersInvestigatorsJournal Of BusinessMale LeaderMistakeNegative ConsequencesNortheastern UniversityResearch Penn StateSubordinatesThoroughgoodUndergraduatesWorld ConstructionRick Nauert PhDSat, 26 May 2012 05:55:23 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/0c86603342159de4In today’s competitive marketplace it seems that not a week goes by without a high-ranking, well-respected leader admitting a serious mistake. A provocative new study suggests a male leader is judged more harshly than a comparable female leader when they make an error. Researchers say that any...http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/05/26/childhood-cancer-survivors-at-risk-for-long-term-emotional-distress/39241.htmlChildren and TeensDepressionEmotionFeaturedGeneralHealth-relatedMental Health and WellnessResearchStressCancer CenterChestsChildhood Cancer SurvivorsChildhood DepressionDisfigurementDr KarenEmotional DistressHair LossKidney CancersKinahanLeukemiaLeukemia LymphomaLymphomaNorthwestern UniversityPediatric OncologistRobert H LurieScarScarsSiblingsStomachsWasilewskiTraci PedersenSat, 26 May 2012 04:46:26 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/8055235e3c0db794Survivors of childhood cancer are at greater risk for persistent hair loss and disfigurement, and for some individuals that may lead to long-term emotional distress, according to a new study. Compared to their siblings, cancer survivors have more scarring and disfigurement on their arms, legs and...http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/05/26/video-6-ways-to-prepare-for-antidepressant-withdrawal/AntidepressantAnxiety and PanicDepressionGeneralMedicationsPodcastPsychiatryVideoAmpanxietyCoping Skillsdiscontinuation syndromeDrugsFragmentshearthow to stop taking an antidepressantMedicationMedsMorning RitualOrdealPaxilPaxil WithdrawalSSRISsri AntidepressantsSSRI Withdrawaltapering off of SSRI'sThird Timeweaning off of SSRI'swithdrawalSummer BeretskySat, 26 May 2012 03:30:07 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/5cf316eb79ca4519A row of split and shaved Paxil fragments, lined up in descending size, that I took near the end of my taper. You’ve been taking an antidepressant. It’s been years, hasn’t it? Perhaps you don’t even clearly remember a time before your days were marked by the morning ritual of swallowing an...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GNIFBrainBlogger/~3/Dm5Tzoz8jwI/BioPsychoSocial HealthJennifer Gibson, PharmDSat, 26 May 2012 04:44:41 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/87bea7a201b9559dAmericans tend to have a bigger-is-better attitude about nearly everything. (What stay-at-home mom needs a Humvee? And don’t even get me started on the McMansions taking over suburbia.) Anyone who has seen the documentary “Supersize Me” (or eaten in a restaurant in the last decade) knows that the...http://psychcentral.com/news/2012/05/26/exercise-benefits-memory-mental-health/38969.htmlADHDBrain and BehaviorChildren and TeensExercise/FitnessGeneralGeneticsHealth-relatedLifeHelperMedicationsMemory and PerceptionMental Health and WellnessResearchStudentsAdhd ChildrenAnecdotal EvidenceAttention Deficit HyperactivityAttention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder AdhdBehavioral InterventionsBenefits Of ExerciseBrain FunctionBrain FunctionsBrain ResearchersBrain SciencesChildren With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity DisorderDartmouth CollegeDeficit Hyperactivity DisorderEffects Of ExerciseEmpirical DataLaboratory RatsLearning And MemoryMental Health ResearchersPsychological DisordersUniversity Of VermontVermont SummerJanice WoodSat, 26 May 2012 03:25:24 PDTtag:google.com,2005:reader/item/0127cd260d3e1babResearchers at Dartmouth College have found that exercise can benefit memory, as well as help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Over the past few years data has shown that exercise creates neurobiological changes, according to David Bucci, an associate professor in the...