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health1 year ago

Doomscrolling's Impact on Mental Health Unveiled

A study by University College London reveals that doomscrolling, the habit of seeking negative information online, exacerbates poor mental health by trapping individuals in a cycle of negativity. The research involved over 1,000 participants and found that those with poorer mental health scores were more likely to seek out negative content, which in turn worsened their mental state. The study highlights the correlation between internet use and mental health issues, contributing to ongoing debates about the impact of digital habits on well-being.

science-and-technology2 years ago

"Enhancing Human Memory and Imagination Through Generative AI"

A new study by UCL researchers explores how recent advances in generative AI can help explain human memory and imagination. Using a generative neural network model, the study simulates how neural networks in the brain learn from and remember a series of events, shedding light on how memories enable learning, reliving experiences, and constructing new experiences for imagination and planning. The research suggests that when we replay memories while resting, it helps our brains pick up on patterns from past experiences that can be used to make predictions, and it explains how memories are reconstructed and why existing memories often contain "gist-like" distortions.