NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Aerobic fitness may be a teller of some brain health, study suggests
Look at a group of kids, and you're going to see many different shapes and sizes.
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Social PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Sitting up straight may improve your mood and decision-making
A simple change in posture may subtly affect how people feel and make decisions. Participants who sat upright reported greater feelings of pride and took more successful risks in a virtual balloon game than those who…
PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Nuances of Postpartum Psychosis — Physiology Over Psychology
Posted August 5, 2026 | Reviewed by Monica Vilhauer Ph.D. Postpartum psychosis can be understood as the most extreme expression of a nervous system that has become trapped in an unresolved, escalating threat state during…
AI & TechnologyAug 5, 2026
Experts Urge Mindful Digital Use to Protect Kids' Mental Health
Mental health experts have urged parents, educators and caregivers to promote mindful technology use among children, warning that excessive screen time and social media exposure can affect ...
CourtsAug 5, 2026
Psychiatrists cast doubt on court secrecy orders that protect accused
After the cases of rapists Tom Silvagni and Ralph Carr put safety suppression orders in the spotlight, experts say the court experience is as likely to cause defendants mental health issues as having ...
Developmental PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Long overdue IRR for early childhood care law finally signed
The implementing rules and regulations are signed over a year after Republic Act No. 12199 was enacted into law in May 2025 ...
Social PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Scientists discover the brain cells that keep you motivated
A group of brain cells called orexin neurons appears to help us keep working when reaching a reward becomes increasingly difficult. Blocking their activity weakened motivation in rats, pointing to a possible new target…
Diversity & CultureAug 5, 2026
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to actively creating and sustaining an inclusive culture and working environment in which we respect and value ...
ResearchAug 5, 2026
Semaglutide use is associated with a lower risk of adult-onset seizures
Adults with type 2 diabetes taking semaglutide might have a lower risk of developing seizures later in life. New research indicates this protective association is not entirely explained by weight loss, hinting at unique…
Mental HealthAug 5, 2026
‘So destructive’: women are paying for face scans that tell them what cosmetic procedures to get
‘Looksmaxxing’ culture has led to the rise of facial analysis services – but experts warn they aren’t backed by science and can be harmful to usersDanielle, 37, didn’t always have issues with body image: she used to be a…
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Why laughter can trigger sudden muscle weakness in people with narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterized by disruptions in the regulation of sleep-wake cycles. People with this condition often experience extreme sleepiness during the day and, in some cases, a…
TraumaAug 5, 2026
THC-based drug eliminated PTSD nightmares in more than a third of patients, study finds
A prescription drug that contains THC was found to reduce the effects of traumatic nightmares among post-traumatic stress disorder patients by over one-third, with the patients reporting that their ...
AddictionAug 5, 2026
Labor could shelve gambling bill rather than accept major changes
Labor is unlikely to entertain major changes to its gambling ad crackdown despite the bill being 'friendless' in parliament.
Sport & PerformanceAug 5, 2026
A Sports Psychologist on the Psychology of Going Pro — and Why the Talent Isn't the Hard Part
Dr. Christian Glasgow on the pressure, the parents, the burnout, and the five questions every kid chasing this should be asking themselves.
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Three middle-age health habits that could delay dementia for 13 years
A new study recommends people actively avert certain factors in midlife ‘as a strategy for preserving brain health’ ...
Forensic PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Forensic psychologist: why Lindsay Clancy’s case should never have gone to trial
Why is a forensic psychologist calling the prosecution a "witch hunt"? As the Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues in Massachusetts, the ...
PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Psychology says people who like to do charity every now and then aren't necessarily seeking recognition: What this behaviour reveals?
Psychology says people who like to do charity every now and then aren't always seeking praise or recognition. Their actions can come from empathy, personal values, emotional responses, social ...
Family & RelationshipsAug 5, 2026
The Science Behind Valuing Women’s Orgasms
Originating in Brazil, August 8th is celebrated as International Female Orgasm Day. The purpose of this day is to recognize that women’s orgams—and their overall sexual pleasure—are just as important as men’s when it…
Forensic PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Ohio 'House of Horrors' grandma asks judge to release her from jail, grant mental competency evaluation
The Ohio grandmother charged in the shocking “House of Horrors” child endangerment case that saw 16 children removed from a garbage-filled residence is asking a judge to release her from jail and ...
ResearchAug 5, 2026
Study reveals a psychological link between feeling disadvantaged and using people
When people feel disadvantaged compared to their peers, they are more likely to view relationships as mere transactions. A new psychology study reveals how this sense of relative deprivation causes individuals to treat…
NeuropsychologyAug 5, 2026
Study probes Malaysia's corporate bond strategy: Offering Islamic bonds expanded corporate financing access
In the late 1990s, Malaysia created a new way for corporations to raise money by issuing bonds that comply with Islamic law, which prohibits the payment or collection of interest.
School & EducationAug 5, 2026
NEP 2020 prioritises hygiene, health and environmental awareness among school children: Centre
Education is a subject in the Concurrent List of the Constitution of India, and the majority of schools are under the administrative control of the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) ...
ResearchAug 5, 2026
Telemedicine increasingly being used for chronic endocrine and behavioral health issues, finds study
A multi-institutional study led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that telemedicine is becoming increasingly common for problem-based primary care, particularly for ...
AI & TechnologyAug 5, 2026
New Study Published in Journal of Medical Internet Research Finds Cognitive Behavioral Immersion for Depression More Effective With Virtual Reality Than a Flat Screen
XRHealth, the leading platform for therapeutic technologies, today announced the publication of a new study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, finding that cognitive behavioral immersion for ...
Mental HealthAug 5, 2026
UM Health-Sparrow breaks ground on new behavioral health hospital
The Janice M. Granger Behavioral Health Building will have 64 beds and officials broke ground on the project on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
The Hidden Mistake Parents Make When Praising Their Children
The words you choose matter more than you think. Learn how science-backed praise can help children build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
Mental HealthAug 5, 2026
Meta says it's staring down $1.4 trillion in a lawsuit over teen mental health. It's one of the largest corporate penalties ever proposed
Four states allege Meta misled consumers about the safety of Facebook and Instagram and helped fuel a youth mental health crisis.
TraumaAug 5, 2026
Munson Healthcare supports Grand Traverse Area Women’s Resource Center
Munson makes a two-year $100,000 commitment to the Women’s Resource Center to help expand affordable housing for survivors of domestic violence.
Child PsychologyAug 5, 2026
13 adult traits linked to not hearing 'I love you' in childhood, according to psychologists
Not hearing these three words can have lifelong impacts, but healing is possible.
Positive PsychologyAug 5, 2026
Mental Health Challenges: Meditate or Medicate?
"Trying to 'do' meditation or forcibly manipulating the mind without a proper foundation can lead to mental imbalance, instability, or psychological distress.” — Sadhguru. As ...