Bored to death? It's possible

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(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists from the University College London in the U.K. have found that living a life of boredom can kill you.

Depression and lack of concentration do not necessarily go together

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Many clinicians believe that depression goes hand in hand with cognitive difficulties such as memory problems or difficulties concentrating and paying attention, but a recent review of nearly 20 years of literature conducted ...

Feeling blue? You'll shun the new

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A sick or sad child might cling to mom's leg. But that same child - fed, rested and generally content - will happily toddle off to explore every nook and cranny of the known world. Or: You're chipper and you ...

Babies wise to what we really mean: Researchers find first evidence that six-month-olds comprehend adults' intentions

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A study by York University researchers reveals that infants as young as six months old know when we're "playing" them - and they don't like it.

Early life stress may predict cardiovascular disease

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Early life stress could be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease in adulthood, researchers report.