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Watching a live performance together syncs brainwaves
When people watch a live contemporary dance performance, their brainwaves sync up, signalling shared focus and attention, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
09 Jul 2025
Largest review of its kind identifies antidepressant withdrawal symptoms
The largest review of ‘gold standard’ antidepressant withdrawal studies to date has identified the type and incidence of symptoms experienced by people discontinuing antidepressants, in a study involving UCL authors, finding that most people do not experience severe withdrawal.
09 Jul 2025
Personality type can predict which forms of exercise people enjoy
The key to sticking to and reaping the rewards of exercise over the long term may be as simple as doing something you enjoy, say the authors of a new study from UCL.
08 Jul 2025
