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Article Correctness Is Author's Responsibility: How to Bond With Your Kids According to Neuroscience
New research that simultaneously measures brain activity in children and their parents offers insights into bonding.
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One hour long session with a cuddly seal-like social robot increased happiness, boosted oxytocin levels, and reduced pain in adults.
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Neuroimaging study reveals the neural basis for the motivation to reunite with the ones you love. The findings could lead to new therapies for disorders associated with social behaviors, and may also help explain why social distancing is so tough.
