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A recent poll conducted by CBS News/YouGov has revealed that a shocking 72% of registered voters do not believe that President Joe Biden has the mental and cognitive strength necessary to serve as president. This statistic marks a significant drop from just over two weeks ago when 35% of respondents believed he did possess the necessary mental strength. The poll, which was conducted between June 28-29, aimed to gauge the aftermath of a debate between Biden and former President Donald Trump, which was watched by over 51 million people. The results show that only 27% of respondents believe Biden, who is 81 years old, is fit for the grueling du...... Read Full article on HadNews

Master your anxiety. Unleash your genius | Jesse Eisenberg In the video titled "Master your anxiety. Unleash your genius | Jesse Eisenberg," the actor, writer, and director Jesse Eisenberg opens up about his struggles with anxiety and self-doubt and how he has used them as motivation in his career. Eisenberg talks about how negative motivators like fear, self-consciousness, and self-hatred often drive him to excel in his work. He shares his experiences of being a public figure and dealing with criticism, highlighting the importance of creating a bubble to protect his creativity. Eisenberg also delves into his experience as a director, admit...... Read Full article on HadNews

The video "Framework to Face Your Fears and Fight Them" by Sarthak Ahuja at TEDxSurat explores the concept of facing fears and overcoming challenges in life. Sarthak shares his personal experiences with fears, starting with the fear of writing and public speaking, and eventually addressing his fear of balding. He emphasizes the importance of confronting fears and pushing oneself out of the comfort zone in order to grow. Sarthak shares how he started a blog and challenged himself to write and publish essays monthly, despite initially facing criticism and skepticism from others. He also discusses his journey of embracing his baldness and findin...... Read Full article on HadNews

A new AI algorithm can predict anti-depressant efficacy within a week for patients with major depressive disorder. The algorithm developed by researchers at the Amsterdam University Medical Centre and the Radboudumc can identify and predict which patients will respond well to the SSRI sertraline. Specifically, this algorithm analyses the blow flow from the anterior cingulate cortex to the brain and other relevant patient information like symptoms. It does this to calculate whether the patient would be a good fit for sertraline. This is a big deal because it can potentially reduce unnecessary prescriptions by spotting non-responders to ...... Read Full article on HadNews

Do you have an uncle who believes vaccines cause autism but refuses to study the reams of research showing them to be safe? What about a friend who avoids information about factory animal farming so they can eat cheap meat guilt-free? Or how about that CEO who claims their business is ethically minded, yet doesn’t investigate its supply chain for exploitation of the environment or the impoverished? Each is an example of what psychologists call willful ignorance — the intentional act of avoiding information that reveals the negative consequences of one’s actions. Not to judge: We all have a place in our lives where we look the other way and p...... Read Full article on HadNews

The loneliness epidemic is a growing concern in the United States, with recent announcements from the US surgeon general highlighting the issue. In a video discussing this epidemic, various factors contributing to loneliness in American society are explored, including changes in work patterns, urban planning, and the impact of technology on interpersonal connections. As the video delves into the topic, it highlights the shift in how Americans spend their time as they age, with an increasing amount of time spent alone. Remote work and job-hopping are discussed as contributing factors to increased isolation, along with a lack of community ties...... Read Full article on HadNews

Oral contraceptives, also known as birth control pills, are used by more than 150 million women worldwide. Approximately one-third of teenagers in North America and Europe use them, making them the most prescribed drug for teenagers. It is well known that oral contraceptives have the power to alter a woman’s menstrual cycle. What’s less well known is that they can also have an effect on the brain, particularly in the regions that are important for regulating emotions. As a doctoral student and professor of psychology at UQAM, we were interested in the impact of oral contraceptives on the brain regions involved in emotional processes. ...... Read Full article on HadNews