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People frequently compare themselves to their romantic partners, but the nature of these comparisons tends to change as relationships mature. New research indicates that people in newer relationships ...
A new brain imaging study reveals that short-term use of the antidepressant escitalopram actually increases connectivity between key emotion-processing brain regions in anxious individuals, contradicting previous…
People who believe more strongly in free will tend to feel better in their everyday lives, and experimentally encouraging these beliefs may increase positive feelings.
Despite narratives of a growing political divide between the sexes, new research shows that men and women actually shift their opinions in parallel. Major national events, rather than generational changes, drive these…
When family members help loved ones avoid anxiety triggers, it can accidentally worsen symptoms. New research shows that while this behavior is common across all ages, specialized treatment can successfully reverse its…
How people construct the stories of their lives offers insight into the severity of their personality disorders. Researchers found that narrating life events with a focus on negative self-change strongly predicted…
… “Exposure to violent media, including violent video games, is not the only risk factor, and it’s not even the most important risk factor,” says Brad Bushman, a professor at the Ohio State University, who
I was once stranded with my 86-year-old mother in the Atlantic Ocean. We were on a snorkeling excursion off the coast of Miami, and the two of us were quickly swept behind our boat, my
Acoustic analysis of Donald Trump’s speech from 1980 to 2023 reveals that while he largely maintained his classic New York accent, he steadily shifted his pronunciation of stigmatized vowels.
A review of eight studies suggests an association between occupational pesticide exposure and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, though researchers caution that self-reported data and other environmental factors complicate…
A joint research team led by the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), in collaboration with The Chinese University of Hong Kong, New York University and Newcastle ...
A new study finds that couples who experience moments of awe together report higher relationship satisfaction and a deeper sense of connection. These shared experiences of wonder foster relationship flourishing better…
A new survey details exactly who people share their smartphone location data with and the motivations driving these digital disclosures. While couples often track each other for practical coordination, family members…
A taxpayer-funded study of children and young adults taking puberty blockers and hormone treatments found no improvement in youth mental health. The Oversight Project, a watchdog group, obtained the ...
Jurors are legally allowed to believe all, some or none of an expert's testimony, though jury fatigue can sometimes shape which testimony carries the most weight.
The effects of early neglect range from hormonal imbalances to mental health issues, and, in some cases, parental burnout may be to blame.
A new study reveals that older adults with stiffer arteries face a significantly higher risk of developing dementia. Researchers suggest that monitoring arterial stiffness could eventually become a valuable tool for…
Image above: Yon discusses his book, A Trick of the Mind: How the Brain Invents Your Reality. Daniel Yon is a professor of cognitive neuroscience and the director of the Uncertainty Lab at Birkbeck, University
In addition, toxoplasmosis is more common in cats than in other animals. This infection – caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii which can be transmitted to humans – is linked to behavioural ...
Simply measuring time cannot explain what students do online, why they do it, or how those experiences leave them feeling, writes doctoral student Linshanjie Da.
Beginning this fall, students can pursue a new major in contemplative studies, an interdisciplinary program that combines religious studies, psychology, neuroscience and experiential learning.
APS submitted comments on the National Science Foundation’s proposed changes to it’s Guidance on Financial Assistance (GFA). The proposed changes seek to preemptively implement the proposed OMB rule, which is not in…
The shingles vaccine currently in use, called ‘Shingrix’, is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular events – including heart attacks, heart failure and stroke – compared to the previous shingles vaccine…
Early-life stress may physically alter how DNA is packaged in the brain, leaving stress-related genes primed to activate more easily years later. In mice, researchers were able to block this effect, preventing the…
AI personas can be used in performing psychological experiments. A recent dataset has over 8 billion AI personas ready-to-go. An AI Insider analysis and scoop.
An unusual psychedelic found in Salvia divinorum shows promise for treating pain, addiction, and stroke in animal models. However, anxiety-inducing side effects and a fleeting duration mean modified versions may be…
It would be decades before people found the brain circuitry that underlies this construction. Doing so required both new technology and the courage to use it in a novel way. Developed in 1991, functional magnetic
In this ad hoc secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial, a supported transition from obstetric care to postpartum primary care was associated ...
Do violent workplaces change how mental health professionals view patient rights? New research shows that psychiatric staff who regularly experience physical assaults or feel insecure tend to hold less critical views on…
A neuroscientist is challenging the idea that the brain contains a central system that actually “makes” our decisions. What we experience as choosing may instead emerge from the continuous interaction of perception…
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