Critical thinking and academic achievement reinforce each other over time, study finds

Childhood trauma linked to changes in brain structure and connectivity, study finds

Menstrual cycle hormone levels influence women’s attention to female faces, brain imaging study finds

The idea that “birds of a feather flock together” is deeply rooted in Western ideas about romance and guides online dating platforms

Research found U.S. Christians who believe that God is benevolent, angry, and engaged tend to express stronger religious nationalism

Adults who followed a low-carbohydrate diet that emphasized plant-based proteins, unsaturated fats, and fewer refined carbohydrates were significantly less likely to experience symptoms of depression

People use 3 main strategies to end an intimate relationship: 86% “soften the blow” by explaining breakup reasons, taking responsibility and convincing partner separation is beneficial

Appearance-related behaviors, such as repeatedly checking one’s appearance in the mirror, asking others for reassurance, or avoiding social situations out of fear of being judged…

Sleep regularity might be protective of adolescents’ mental health, study suggests

Scientists shed light on how forgiveness does and doesn’t reshape memories

Erythritol is a widely used low-calorie sweetener in “sugar-free” or “keto” soft drinks, baked goods, and candies

People with strong authoritarian attitudes were less likely to support violence against political leaders, while those with strong social dominance motives were more likely to support violence against outgroup members…

Conspiracy believers tend to overrate their cognitive abilities and think most others agree with them

New research links certain types of narcissism to anti-immigrant attitudes

Helping autistic children strengthen their inner speech may improve their ability to regulate emotions

Perceived social breakdown fuels desire for authoritarian leaders, new study shows

Men more likely than women to orgasm from anal penetration, study finds

A massive international study published in the Journal of Personality has found that people across the world are more likely to support authoritarian forms of government when they feel threatened

Democrats dislike Republicans more than Republicans dislike Democrats, studies find

Problematic porn use remains stable over time and is strongly linked to mental distress, study finds

Video games calm the body after stress, even when players feel on edge - physiological stress indicators decreased while participants were playing the video game A Plague Tale: Requiem, regardless of which part of the game they were playing.

Scientists show how you’re unknowingly sealing yourself in an information bubble - Even when people aren’t actively seeking to confirm their views, the structure of traditional and AI-powered search tools can trap them in informational echo chambers.

People around the world are more likely to favor dominant, authoritarian leaders during times of intergroup conflict

Psychopathic individuals recognize unfairness but are less likely to punish it, especially when doing so comes at a personal cost

Millennials are abandoning organized religion. A new study sheds light on how and why young Americans are disengaging from organized religion

Single high dose of psilocybin, combined with psychological support, led to reductions in alcohol use among people with severe alcohol use disorder

Narcissists tend to have an increased sense of entitlement and perceive inequity because they overestimate their contributions, study suggests.

People experiencing symptoms of love addiction are more likely to report problems with memory, attention, and cognitive functioning in daily life and at work

Frequent pornography use linked to altered brain connectivity and impaired cognitive performance, finds a new brain imaging student with college students

White Americans do not feel threatened by demographic change, suggests new study that casts doubt on this widely accepted idea: that White Americans respond with a sense of threat when told they will no longer be the majority in the US

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