Sex is associated with lower stress on the day it occurs, but benefits do not persist into the following day

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

Narcissistic students perceive student-professor flirting as less morally troubling

New study of 10 years of data shows climate disasters like fires and floods only provide a temporary nudge in voting and beliefs

A new study suggests that the total amount of warmth shared between partners matters more than whether they express it equally

People are more likely to help others when they experience poorer conditions

A longstanding belief in the publishing world suggests that men avoid reading fiction that centers on the lives of women

Many women experience unexpected physical and emotional reactions during sexual climax, ranging from uncontrollable laughter to foot pain

Parental math anxiety linked to lower quantitative skills in young children

Data spanning 15 years reveals that depression symptoms have increased in American college students, with most severe rises occurring after 2016

People are more helpful when in poor environments: Study of helping 'prosocial' behaviours finds that people are more likely to help others when they experience poorer conditions

College students who spend hours on social media are more likely to be lonely – national US study

Cognitive resources promote risk avoidance in harsh environments and risk seeking in advantaged environments

A new study suggests that a promising noninvasive brain stimulation technique may not function exactly as psychiatrists had hoped for patients with combined depression and anxiety.

Across three studies involving over 4,600 participants, research indicates that people use similar strategies to regulate their own emotions and the emotions of others, particularly when they have a strong relationship with the other person

Daily peaks in mental sharpness provide a productivity boost equivalent to 40 minutes of extra work

The human brain processes romantic partners differently than close friends, specifically within the reward system

Video games may offer small attention benefits for children with ADHD

73% of adolescents with a record of self-harm or suicidal ideation experienced a high level of adverse childhood experiences in at least one developmental stage…

Young adults report lower life satisfaction, a weaker sense of meaning in life and lower financial security than older age groups in Sweden

Socioeconomic disadvantage accelerates one’s biological age, and that some but not all of this effect operates through increases in psychological symptoms

Mukbang videos show people eating a vast amount of calorie-rich foods

Maternal perinatal depression - psychological distress occurring during pregnancy or postpartum - elevates the risk of autistic-related traits in toddlers, with a particularly strong impact on girls, finds Japanese study of over 23,000 mother-child pairs.

How young adults recall adverse childhood experiences fluctuates based on the current quality of their relationships, particularly with their parents

Personality traits marked by emotional fragility and impulsivity are predictors of addictive behaviors toward smartphones and social media

Psychology suggests making a shopping list is a sign of sharper thinking

I Love Board Games: A Personal Obsession Explained by Psychology

Research Finds Interaction With Father, Not Mother, Affects Child Health

When employees feel slighted, they work less

Scientists have a fascinating hypothesis about why smart people should spend less time with friends

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