Research
Research, explained honestly
Plain-language summaries of studies about the brain, mental health and wellbeing, including what each study can’t tell us.
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How to read a research summary
What the study found
The results the researchers actually measured, without spin.
What it might mean
Our interpretation, kept separate so you can judge it for yourself.
Limitations
What the study can’t show. An association between two things doesn’t prove that one causes the other.