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Taking psychedelic substances with a romantic partner is associated with a deeper sense of mutual understanding and enhanced relationship quality

3 days ago psypost.org medicine

Men objectify women more when sexually aroused, regardless of their underlying personality traits

14 days ago psypost.org psychology

New study shows how Nazi-era propaganda influences present-day attitudes

19 days ago psypost.org psychology

Dreams and daydreams share unexpected patterns of bizarreness

20 days ago psypost.org neuroscience

Caffeine alters the human brain’s electrical braking system: Consuming an amount of caffeine equivalent to two cups of coffee enhances the brain’s ability to temporarily quiet its own motor signals in response to sensory input.

14 days ago psypost.org brain neuroscience

Moderate to heavy drinking tends to be associated with increased bodily inflammation, even for individuals who maintain a highly nutritious diet

3 days ago psypost.org health

Lithium salts have shown promise in treating Alzheimer’s disease by preventing certain proteins in the brain from clumping together

16 days ago psypost.org brain disease neuroscience

US police violence tended to be higher when average monthly temperatures exceeded 20.3°C (68.5°F)

19 days ago psypost.org environment

Romantic rejection does not hurt more than platonic rejection

10 days ago psypost.org psychology

Scientists discover a hydraulic link between the abdomen and the brain

12 days ago psypost.org brain

How couples divide household chores is linked to women’s sexual desire, but it depends on personal beliefs about gender roles

15 days ago psypost.org psychology

Real world outcomes support the benefits of psychedelic therapy for severe depression

13 days ago psypost.org psychology

Narcissists tend to view God as a punishing figure who owes them special favors

9 days ago psypost.org psychology

New study shows it's intelligence, not shared skills or rhythm, that link math & music talents together

21 days ago psypost.org math music psychology

Brooding (getting stuck in passive, repetitive, negative thought loops) identified as a major driver of bedtime procrastination, alongside physical markers of stress

12 days ago psypost.org psychology

Growing up in a disadvantaged environment not only hinders cognitive development but also weakens a person’s default willingness to trust others later in life

7 days ago psypost.org psychology

Updating Wikipedia pages boosts public trust in scientific organizations, study finds

6 days ago psypost.org

Fox News viewership linked to belief in a racist conspiracy theory

18 days ago psypost.org psychology

Video gaming often sparks debate over harms and benefits

20 days ago psypost.org neuroscience video

Breastfeeding may give babies early practice in self-control, longitudinal study suggests

18 days ago psypost.org psychology

Only 56% of Americans reported feeling satisfied with their sex life over the past year

22 days ago psypost.org psychology

Weight-loss drug semaglutide reduces heavy alcohol drinking in new clinical trial

21 days ago psypost.org health trial

New-onset loneliness triggers an accelerated drop in cognitive health

22 days ago psypost.org health

People experience the strongest romantic jealousy when they watch their partner give resources to a potential rival, regardless of gender

20 days ago psypost.org psychology

For years, researchers have claimed that men’s friendships are shallower and less emotionally supportive than women’s, a pattern called the “gender friendship gap.” But new research finds that the gap is largely driven by white men specifically…

21 days ago psypost.org psychology

An overwhelming need to earn social worth, combined with a belief in the superiority of one’s group, may lay the foundation for developing an extreme personality