Grandiose narcissists tend to show reduced neural sensitivity to errors

New study found that men are more open to casual sex and infidelity than women

Moving in boosts happiness for older couples, but marriage adds no extra spark

Reading may protect older adults against loneliness better than some social activities, especially for individuals with very few close friends or family members

People with synesthesia experience distinct thematic patterns in their dreams

Scientists confirm non-genitally stimulated orgasms are biologically real

Caffeine might ease anxiety and depression by calming brain inflammation

People who experience high levels of social anxiety tend to view neutral or ambiguous interactions as intentionally hostile, but treating the anxiety can effectively reduce this aggressive perception.

Individuals with a strong desire for novelty and intellectual exploration tend to have fewer children over their lifetimes

Daily soda consumption linked to cognitive difficulties in teens

New psychology research reveals a vicious cycle involving smartphone use and feelings of disconnection

No association found between COVID-19 shots during pregnancy and autism or behavioral issues

Study finds associations between gut microbiota composition and autism

Donald Trump’s 2024 election win increased the social acceptability of prejudice

While most American teenagers do not engage in sexting, those who do face a high probability of negative consequences

New research identifies a phenomenon called “audience entanglement,” describing how social media creators must actively manage their deep emotional connection to their audience to prevent burnout and sustain their careers

Researchers discovered a surprising link between ignored hostility and crime

Younger women find men with beards less attractive than older women do

When given the option between marriage and domestic partnership, same-sex couples in the US overwhelmingly choose marriage

Depression itself may not directly speed up biological aging

Low-dose psilocybin reduces weight gain and hyperglycemia in mice fed obesogenic diet

Study found that the weight loss drug, tirzepatide reduces alcohol consumption and prevents relapse behaviors in rodents

High IQ men tend to be less conservative than their average peers

Alcohol drinking habits predict long-term anxiety differently across age groups

A new study reveals that the adult human brain continues to produce new neurons throughout life, a process that is highly active in older individuals with exceptional memories but severely limited in those with Alzheimer’s disease.

ADHD is frequently stereotyped as a condition affecting school-aged children

Following the 2024 presidential election, fewer gun owners reported possessing firearms to advance political objectives

New research provides evidence that sexual activity shortly before high-intensity exercise does not harm athletic performance

Cannabis use associated with better decision-making skills in people with bipolar disorder

Alcohol shifts the brain into a fragmented and local state

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