New research published in Frontiers in Psychology explores how tickling can evoke pleasure and satisfaction, highlighting its potential as a primary stimulus among those with a tickling fetish.
Researchers have found that a single dose of creatine can temporarily enhance cognitive functions impaired by sleep deprivation. This study suggests creatine as a potential non-stimulant alternative for boosting brain performance when sleep is compromised.
Recent research indicates that being in nature changes how we experience time, giving a sense of expanded time compared to urban environments. This altered sense of time helps shift focus from immediate stress to long-term goals and reduces impulsiveness, contributing...
A recent study found no link between trauma history and the severity of psychedelic challenges or subsequent psychological growth, suggesting individual reactions to ayahuasca are highly variable.
Individuals who sleep more on weekends, known as weekend catch-up sleep, show significantly fewer depressive symptoms, particularly men and adults under 65 who sleep less during weekdays.
A study in Developmental Science reveals that parents' beliefs about knowledge predict their children's scientific reasoning abilities from kindergarten through elementary school, regardless of educational level or cognitive abilities.
Nostalgia significantly motivates individuals to engage in rituals, enhancing the meaning they ascribe to their lives. The findings highlight the deep psychological impacts of ritualistic behaviors influenced by nostalgic emotions.
A study reveals that nearly half of TikTok's sinusitis-related videos contain misinformation, mostly propagated by non-medical influencers. This poses risks as viewers may turn to ineffective treatments instead of seeking professional medical advice.
Infants from four months old can anticipate and react to objects moving towards them, showing early signs of understanding spatial interactions and developing self-awareness through sensory integration.
A 52-year-old man from Florida, who had been suffering from worsening migraines unresponsive to medication, underwent a CT scan. The scan revealed that his brain was infested with tapeworm cysts.
Owning cats during early life may more than double the risk of developing schizophrenia-related disorders in young adulthood, though the impact on milder psychotic-like experiences remains unclear.
Higher levels of experiential avoidance correlate with increased problematic smartphone use, whereas higher levels of mindfulness are associated with reduced usage. These findings illustrate the significant impact of psychological traits on smartphone addiction.
Both alcohol consumption and stress exposure throughout life significantly heighten the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, through mechanisms that likely involve neuroinflammation affecting key brain regions.
Individuals with dark personality traits, especially primary psychopathy and sadism, are more likely to accept gaslighting in relationships. Men, influenced by these traits, generally show greater acceptance than women.
During physical exercise, individuals perceive time as moving slower compared to periods of rest or post-exercise. This effect is consistent regardless of exercise context, such as competing against others.