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Conspiracy theories are traditionally thought to drive vaccination hesitancy, leading public health campaigns to focus on debunking these myths to increase vaccination uptake. However, recent research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science suggests a more complex interaction. While conspiracy beliefs about COVID-19 can indeed exacerbate hesitancy toward vaccination, the study provides stronger evidence that vaccination hesitancy itself can lead to an increase in conspiracy beliefs, suggesting a rationalization process that evolved as the pandemic progressed. “Vaccination is ...
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Research conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic sheds light on how the health and safety measures individuals adopted during the crisis impacted their attractiveness in the realm of online dating. The study, published in Evolutionary Psychological Science, found that profiles featuring individuals wearing masks were favored over those that did not, while the indication of vaccination status appeared to have a less significant impact on dating preferences. The pandemic introduced a seismic shift in social norms, particularly around health and safety protocols designed to curb the virus’s spread...
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In a recent study, it was found that individuals who had undergone therapy for anxiety before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic fared better in terms of managing their anxiety during the high-stress period of the pandemic compared to the general population. Published in the journal PLOS One, the research highlights the importance of cognitive and behavioral skills in coping with anxiety during global stress events, suggesting a kind of protective shield for those equipped with these techniques. The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably had a profound impact on the mental health of people worldwide...
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the scarcity of intensive care units (ICUs) led to ethically challenging decisions where doctors had to prioritize patients for treatment, based on guidelines that largely favored utilitarian principles of saving those with the best prognosis. Ethical guidelines suggest random allocation of resources when no significant differences between patients exist. However, both the public’s and professionals’ decisions often deviate from these guidelines, influenced by patient characteristics, such as age, health status, perceived responsibility for one’s health condition,...
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Could simple breathing exercises, coupled with a sprinkle of nutritional science, hold the key to overcoming the lingering effects of a virus that has touched the lives of millions globally? A study published in the Journal of Postgraduate Medicine sheds light on this very possibility, exploring the potential of combining breathing exercises with creatine to combat the symptoms of long coronavirus disease, a condition marked by persistent fatigue and lung discomfort well beyond the initial infection phase. Long COVID, or post-COVID-19 fatigue syndrome, affects a significant portion of individu...
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From the very early days of the pandemic, brain fog emerged as a significant health condition that many experience after COVID-19. Brain fog is a colloquial term that describes a state of mental sluggishness or lack of clarity and haziness that makes it difficult to concentrate, remember things and think clearly. Fast-forward four years and there is now abundant evidence that being infected with SARS-CoV-2 – the virus that causes COVID-19 – can affect brain health in many ways. In addition to brain fog, COVID-19 can lead to an array of problems, including headaches, seizure disorders, strokes,...
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A series of three studies revealed that individuals with pronounced psychological entitlement were more likely to have visited non-essential venues such as buffets, spas, and casinos during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and that these risky behaviors were related to heightened belief in conspiracy theories. The new research was published in the Journal of Social Psychology. Conspiracy theories are beliefs that suggest significant events or situations result from secret, often malevolent, plots by groups or individuals. They typically contest the official narrative provided by authoritative so...
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Doctors already knew that a Covid-19 infection bad enough to hospitalize someone is often followed by insomnia, but a new study of patients with recent mild Covid-19 has shown that these patients are very vulnerable to sleep disturbances, too. 76.1% of the participants displayed symptoms of insomnia. While the length or severity of their illness didn’t appear to impact the likelihood of developing insomnia, patients who reported symptoms of anxiety or depression were much more likely to report insomnia as well. Although most patients diagnosed with Covid-19 will quickly recover, some people ex...
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The journal Frontiers in Psychology has recently published a study showing a significant link between religiosity and the belief in COVID-19 conspiracy narratives — mediated by a conspiracy mentality. The context of the present study lies in the surge of conspiracy theories during crises — with COVID-19 providing a strong foundation for such beliefs. Prior research has covered the human tendency to cling to conspiracy narratives, suggesting a deep-rooted inclination to find patterns and intentions in world events — and attributing them to the actions of malevolent groups. This present research...
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A recent study led by researchers from the University of Tokyo has shed light on the intricate web of factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy and resistance. The study, published in the Journal of Computational Social Science, identifies online political engagement, conspiracy theories, and spirituality as significant influences shaping anti-vaccine beliefs across different societal groups. The findings are based on an extensive analysis of nearly 100,000,000 posts on the social media platform Twitter (now known as X). To conduct their study, Professor Fujio Toriumi from the Department of Sy...
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