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The neuroscience of pity: how attractiveness and morality shape empathy

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Extreme high-salt diets disrupted the gut microbiome and impaired memory in mice, according to new research, highlighting a potential link between diet, gut health, and cognitive function.

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Desk setups that encourage an expansive posture may boost risk-taking

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Negative feelings about life are more common among teens on Instagram and TikTok

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A new study suggests that briefly watching hopeful, uplifting YouTube videos can effectively reduce momentary feelings of depression by boosting positive emotions and motivation, regardless of a person's baseline depression levels.

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Taylor Swift fans lower climate concerns to justify her carbon footprint

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People make assumptions about men based on their faces: wider faces are seen as stronger child protectors, while narrower faces are viewed as more nurturing and committed partners

52 days ago psypost.org psychology

A recent study suggests that people in the general population who possess higher levels of autistic-like traits tend to avoid positive, affectionate behaviors to maintain their romantic relationships.

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Fear of the unknown is linked to lower life satisfaction and heightened death anxiety

39 days ago psypost.org psychology

How adults feel about their ADHD depends heavily on their specific symptoms

35 days ago psypost.org psychology