Health PsychologyAug 9, 2026
Should you let your teen sleep in on weekends? Research has a surprising answer
A recent study explains why letting your teen sleep in on the weekend can actually help them.
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Mental HealthAug 9, 2026
Four new mental health facilities promised across Cambridgeshire will be 'lifeline'
Four new mental health facilities will be built in Cambridgeshire, including two emergency departments. The developments are part ...
PsychologyAug 9, 2026
Psychology says compliments feel more genuine when they're unexpectedly specific
The psychology of compliments isn't just about how people receive praise; it also explains why many people hesitate to give it. Research by Zhao and Epley found that people often hold back because ...
WorkplaceAug 9, 2026
What stops people from seeking mental health care
We have seen tremendous progress when it comes to mental health conversations in India. These conversations have pierced the ...
NeuropsychologyAug 9, 2026
The exercise habit that could help lower Alzheimer’s and dementia risk
A neurosurgeon says cardio workouts can sharpen memory, improve verbal ability and lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Here's what another brain expert says about the science behind the claim.
Mental HealthAug 9, 2026
What happens inside your body during an anxiety attack?
An anxiety attack can feel completely overwhelming when you're in the middle of one, and a big part of what makes it so frightening is not understanding what's actually happening inside the body. Once ...
NeuropsychologyAug 9, 2026
Not witchcraft. Not madness. It is dementia.
Dementia changes the brain, but it does not erase the person’s humanity. People living with dementia still experience love, joy, fear, sadness and comfort. They still need patience instead of ...
NeuropsychologyAug 9, 2026
A Study Revealed Doing This Highly Enjoyable Activity Every Day Could Lower Your Dementia Risk
“It engages multiple brain areas at once, acting like a full-brain workout,” experts say.
Mental HealthAug 9, 2026
8 Subtle Ways Parents Create Anxiety Without Realizing It
“Because of the uncomfortable sensation anxiety produces in the body, a child experiencing anxiety will most often develop avoidant behaviors,” said parenting educator Laura Linn Knight. “The child ...
NeuropsychologyAug 9, 2026
Early Alzheimer's patients pursuing lecanemab show low adherence to brain health advice
Researchers at the Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute found that most patients with early Alzheimer's disease are not optimally adhering to recommendations for improving their brain health, ...
PsychologyAug 9, 2026
Psychologist shares 12 questions that test whether you are a narcissist
They're multiple choice, and how you answer is designed to test any narcissitic tendencies ...
Child PsychologyAug 9, 2026
Autism and mental health: A growing public health priority for Rwanda and Africa
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and mental health disorders represent significant and growing public health challenges of the 21st ...
Cognitive PsychologyAug 9, 2026
Your Posture Influences Your Mood and Decision-Making
Can simply sitting up straight improve your mood? A new study suggests posture may subtly influence emotions and decision-making.
NeuropsychologyAug 9, 2026
Brain Health at 80 May Be Shaped by 3 Health Choices in Midlife
What happens to the brain in old age may partly depend on the health of the body decades earlier. New research suggests that three common problems in middle age—high blood pressure, diabetes and ...
Cognitive PsychologyAug 9, 2026
Psychology says your mood before sleep may change what your brain remembers tomorrow
Psychology suggests that the night is not simply the end of one day. It is also an important period during which the brain continues working on what happened. What you experienced, how strongly you ...
NeuropsychologyAug 9, 2026
Up to 45% of dementia cases may be preventable, and the lifestyle changes that lower your risk start earlier than you think
Experts say up to 45% of dementia cases may be preventable through everyday habits that protect brain health across life.
ResearchAug 9, 2026
Stress can scramble your brain’s internal GPS, MRI study finds
Stress may literally scramble the brain’s internal GPS. Researchers found that cortisol, a hormone released during stress, made people significantly worse at navigating a virtual environment and disrupted the precise…
AddictionAug 9, 2026
New targeting method separates opioid pain relief from reward learning in mice
Researchers at Duke University School of Medicine are investigating how to keep opioids' pain-relieving benefits while reducing their addictive potential. In a study published in Nature, they report a ...
Social MediaAug 9, 2026
Three in five Americans favor stronger oversight of social media companies: Reuters/Ipsos poll
The poll, which was conducted over the six days ending August 3, comes as companies like Meta Platforms and Google's YouTube face mounting legal pressure over their treatment of young users. A trial ...
AI & TechnologyAug 9, 2026
As AI ‘therapists’ dish out advice, California lawmakers try to set some limits
In a matter of a few clicks and keystrokes, anyone can find themselves deep in conversation with “Psychologist,” a chatbot ...
Social MediaAug 9, 2026
Brain feeling full after scrolling? Here’s why endless screen time can keep your mind alert when you actually need a break
Screen time can make the brain feel strangely “full” even when the body has barely moved. From morning scrolling to late-night videos, constant digital stimulation can crowd out sleep, movement and ...
Mental HealthAug 9, 2026
Perez Hilton and the Bigger Mental Health Question: Why Do Some People Turn to Self-Harm?
Celebrity blogger and media personality Perez Hilton recently alarmed followers after a livestream in which he appeared visibly ...
Mental HealthAug 9, 2026
'Stand-up comedy is my anxiety coping strategy'
Adam Rogers says turning 40 was a milestone moment in deciding to give comedy a go.
Mental HealthAug 9, 2026
7 signs your teen may be struggling with anxiety in 2026: What experts want parents to know
Rates of adolescent anxiety keep climbing, and parents heading into the new school year are asking how to spot it early.
AI & TechnologyAug 9, 2026
How Are You Addressing AI-Related Employee Burnout in the Workplace?
There are many challenges that hinder the AI adoption process, but employee burnout is one aspect that deserves attention at once.
PersonalityAug 9, 2026
A psychologist reveals what your go-to lipstick shade says about your personality
Can't leave home without lipstick? Psychologist Patricia Sánchez reveals what your favorite shade says about your self-esteem, confidence, and internal relationship with your image ...
WorkplaceAug 9, 2026
From instant replies to intentional silence: Why Gen Z is turning ‘Do not disturb’ into a powerful new workplace boundary
Gen Z is turning a familiar phone setting into a workplace boundary. “Do Not Disturb” is no longer just about silence; it can be a way to protect focus, control interruptions, manage replies and make ...
Mental HealthAug 9, 2026
Gardening may improve your health and lifespan: Dr Mark Hyman shares 6 research-backed ways how that works
Garden keeps our senses sharp, improves mental and physical health, and lowers risk of lifestyle diseases, all leading to a longer and healthier life. | Health ...
Mental HealthAug 9, 2026
Researchers warn: High sugar intake may affect mood and mental health
New research suggests that sugar may not only affect the body but could also influence mood, stress levels, and mental well-being. The post Researchers warn: High sugar intake may affect mood and ...
School & EducationAug 9, 2026
North Carolina high schoolers show improvements in mental health
A survey shows NC high school students' mental health is improving, but experts say more school psychologists and social workers is needed.