Controlled fear might temporarily alter brain patterns linked to depression

Study finds a shift toward liberal politics after leaving religion

Men who were obese as children tended to have shorter penises as adults, finds new study from Vietnam

Consistently listening to music was associated with up to a 39% reduced risk of dementia in older adults, while regularly playing an instrument was linked to a 35% reduced risk

The ‘beauty bias’ in the service industry is inconsistent and sometimes backfires

On average, women had lower fitness (VO2peak values) than men

Moral absolutism explains support for bans better than conservative or liberal ideology

Sermons at large evangelical church tend to justify economic inequality, study finds

Vulnerability to stress magnifies how a racing mind disrupts sleep. Experiencing a more stressful day than usual can disrupt anyone’s sleep

Conservatism and extremism were both associated with slightly less willingness to change one’s mind in the face of evidence