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Habituation & Mental Resilience: Article Review

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This is a review of a research article I wrote for an assignment. It gives a summary of an article regarding an experiment about the psychological habituation process. It relates the finding of the research to the topic of mental resilience and how we can strengthen it. Article Title “Emotional…
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Habituation: The Science of Learning

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This is an excerpt from an assignment I wrote. We will dive into the topic of ‘Habituation’ regarding the psychological science of learning and how we can use this learning for our own benefit. Introduction Habituation is a modified variation of an elicited behaviour (Collett, 2025a). This results in the…
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Dental Health & Mental Health, Hand-in-Hand

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The link between dental health and general health has been, and continues to be, extensively studied and explored. Thanks to researchers around the globe, we have countless studies and researches showing how, and why, dental health impacts other aspects of our health. While the majority of us understand how our…
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Breaking The Stigma: Dental Anxiety and Phobia In The Dental Chair

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The Difference Dental Anxiety is used to describe feelings of fear, stress and general unease about dental appointments and environments before and during. This effects everyone differently, from a faster heart beat, to sweaty hands, to overall mental discomfort. Dental Phobia is a type of dental anxiety, but more severe,…
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Cold Weather and Your Smile

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As the temperature drops, you may observe changed in your skin, immune system, and even mood. However, did you know that the cold weather can also have an impact on your oral health? Lets go over what problems may arise, and how you can both prevent and treat this issues!…
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Stem Cell & Oral Regeneration

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What Is It & Why Is It Important The topic of stem cell and stem cell therapy has become more and more popular in recent years, and for good reason. Researchers are studying stem cells to further our understanding of how diseases occur, as well as how to generate healthy…
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Grind To A Halt: Tackling Bruxism

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Teeth grinding, referred to as “bruxism”, is a very common habit with severe implications, however is often times overlooked as a dental condition. Many will grind their teeth during times of stress, often festering into a bad habit. Chronic bruxism (teeth grinding) can many times end up leading to severe…
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Substance Abuse And Your Smile

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Recovering from drugs and alcohol addiction is an ongoing and honorable process. Having a healthy smile and overall oral hygiene is an important, and often times overlooked, facet of our daily lives. Sadly, the damage to our smiles as a result of substance abuse acts as a constant reminder of…
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Periodontal Diseases: What, Why and How?

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When we think about oral health, we typically focus on our teeth health, keeping them cavity free and clean. But how often do we think about our gums, and the structures helping to support our teeth? It seems like we take our gums for granted, so lets dive into what…
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Invisalign: The Do’s & Don’ts

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A great smile can do wonders for your confidence and well being. From feeling healthy from a physical standpoint, to uplifting our mental health and confidence, our overall oral health impacts out daily lives greatly. This is a topic that I have gone into depth in a previous post as…
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Miswak Legacy: The Original Toothbrush

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The Original Toothbrush The modern day toothbrush that we know and love (and hopefully use at least twice a day) is a relatively modern invention. Historians advocate that the Chinese invented the first bristle brush during the end of the Tang Dynasty using hog bristles, later generations adopting the use…
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Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)

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What Is It? Xerostomia, also knows as ‘dry mouth’, is exactly what is sounds like, having a dry mouth. It is brought on by insufficient saliva to keep the mouth wet. For oral health, saliva plays an integral role in maintaining mouth pH, keeping bacteria in check, acting as lubricant,…
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Vaping, Is It Dangerous For Your Dental Health?

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It has been widely known and accepted for a while that smoking cigarettes and chewing tobacco has extremely detrimental effects on your oral health. But what about the relatively newer vaping and e-cigarettes trend? It’s EffectsWhile vaping and the like are, in theory, somewhat healthier alternatives to the traditional cigarette…
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Keeping Up Great Oral Health On The Daily

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In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine rapport paves the way for collaborative success.
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Why Have Regular Dental Check-Ups?

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Challenges in business are a given, but it’s our response to them that defines our trajectory. Looking beyond the immediate obstacle, there lies a realm of opportunity and learning.
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Hello,

I’m Awad

Welcome to “The Research Root”!

My name is Awad Chaudhary, and I am the author of these blog posts. Driven by a passion for furthering psychology and mental health information, The Research Root is committed to making scientific research, news and practical insights more accessible. I am thrilled to share evidence-based perspectives through this blog to support your journey in growing the roots, and branching our discovery and learning of the mind!

Every week I’ll take a topic that either one of you subscribers _(hopefully) recommend or something that is currently trending to write about. I’ll be sure to have relevant academia websites referenced in them, as well as research and study papers, in essence a literature review of sorts.

I want to “root” your mind in meaningful psychological understanding!
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