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Dreams and daydreams share unexpected patterns of bizarreness

47 days ago psypost.org neuroscience

Caffeine alters the human brain’s electrical braking system: Consuming an amount of caffeine equivalent to two cups of coffee enhances the brain’s ability to temporarily quiet its own motor signals in response to sensory input.

41 days ago psypost.org brain neuroscience

Moderate to heavy drinking tends to be associated with increased bodily inflammation, even for individuals who maintain a highly nutritious diet

30 days ago psypost.org health

Lithium salts have shown promise in treating Alzheimer’s disease by preventing certain proteins in the brain from clumping together

43 days ago psypost.org brain disease neuroscience

US police violence tended to be higher when average monthly temperatures exceeded 20.3°C (68.5°F)

46 days ago psypost.org environment

Romantic rejection does not hurt more than platonic rejection

37 days ago psypost.org psychology

Scientists discover a hydraulic link between the abdomen and the brain

39 days ago psypost.org brain

How couples divide household chores is linked to women’s sexual desire, but it depends on personal beliefs about gender roles

42 days ago psypost.org psychology

Real world outcomes support the benefits of psychedelic therapy for severe depression

40 days ago psypost.org psychology

Narcissists tend to view God as a punishing figure who owes them special favors

36 days ago psypost.org psychology