Starting the day with a sugary pastry might feel like a treat, but new research suggests it could sabotage your workday before it begins

Scientists used the same data, but their politics predicted the results

Younger Americans have grown up during a more competitive period that has led many to become more neurotic (low mood, anxiety, and irritability) and, in turn, to become more liberal

Narcissism shows surprisingly consistent patterns across 53 countries, study finds

Trump supporters and insecure men more likely to value a large penis, according to new research

Collective narcissism fueled the pro-Trump "Stop the Steal" movement on Twitter

Childhood adversity linked to accelerated biological aging in women

Men who think they are attractive are more likely to infer sexual interest from women

Hyperarousal symptoms drive alcohol problems in male soldiers

The tendency to feel like a perpetual victim is strongly tied to vulnerable narcissism

Imposter syndrome is strongly linked to rigid and self-critical forms of perfectionism but shares no connection with narcissistic perfectionism

People readily spot gender and race bias but often overlook discrimination based on attractiveness

MIND diet may protect the brain by slowing biological aging

AI chatbots tend to overdiagnose mental health conditions when used without structured guidance

Global safety data suggests severe physical complications from psychedelics are rare

Single adults who engage in casual sex report higher sexual satisfaction and a stronger sense of their own desirability compared to those who are sexually inactive

People who are childfree by choice are perceived as less warm compared to adoptive parents, childless people, and parents

Neuroscientists find evidence meditation changes how fluid moves in the brain

Ability to communicate sexual needs and boundaries is a predictor of satisfaction in romantic relationships

Severe sleep problems is associated with fewer years of healthy brain function, and may reduce total life expectancy by several years

Women prefer masculine faces only when they appear safe

Women with high levels of psychopathy are more likely to engage in physical, verbal, and indirect aggression against other women

Extreme heat exposure is linked to higher prevalence of depression and anxiety

Women tend to downplay their gender in workplaces with masculinity contest cultures

Donald Trump weaponizes humor through “dark play” to test boundaries - A new analysis of American political discourse suggests that humor has evolved into a strategic weapon used to attack opponents and solidify support bases.

A dream-like psychedelic might help traumatized veterans reset their brains - Researchers found soldiers who reported profound feelings of unity and sacredness while taking ibogaine experienced lasting relief from post-traumatic stress disorder.

Research indicates that swapping screen time for books correlates with improved language and emotional skills in preschoolers

ADHD diagnoses among mothers surge in the years following childbirth

Women display more fluidity in sexual attractions and fantasies than men

Motivation acts as a camera lens that shapes how memories form

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