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.
A study found that children's willingness to interact with peers from rival ethnic groups is negatively influenced by their parents' strong perceptions of their own group's victimhood, particularly among minority groups.
Researchers have found that non-White immigrants in the U.S. experienced significantly higher stress and discrimination under the Trump administration compared to the Biden administration.
Recent research identified distinctive brain activity patterns and genetic markers that differentiate postpartum depression and postpartum depression with anxiety. These findings could lead to more precise diagnostics and treatments.
A study in Spain demonstrated that transcranial direct current stimulation over the primary motor cortex significantly alleviated certain pain symptoms in Parkinson's disease patients.
A recent study harnesses a unique historical situation in China, where individuals were quasi-randomly assigned to farm rice or wheat, uncovering evidence that rice farming promotes more collectivistic behavior compared to wheat farming.
According to a new study published in Psychology & Aging, novel experiences cause greater emotional distress in younger adults compared to older adults, challenging age-related stereotypes.
While conspiracy theories can increase hesitancy, there is stronger evidence that initial vaccine hesitancy often leads to the adoption of conspiracy beliefs, suggesting a dynamic rationalization process over time.
A new study has discovered that metabolites from gut bacteria interact with specific human receptors, potentially influencing Alzheimer's disease. These findings could lead to novel therapies targeting these interactions, offering hope for treating or even preventing the disease.
While adverse experiences significantly correlate with psychological issues like depression, anxiety, and stress, they appear to have minimal impact on shaping individuals' worldviews and ideological stances, challenging long-standing assumptions about their influence on social and political beliefs.
Early-life gut microbiota disturbances are associated with the development of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD, suggesting potential early detection and intervention through biomarker analysis in newborns.
Research reveals that beauty, influenced by symmetry and cultural norms, universally enhances perceived trustworthiness, although actual trustworthiness is not necessarily correlated with physical attractiveness.
A new study suggests that loneliness can increase brain activity related to cravings in women, making them more likely to desire high-calorie foods. This heightened brain response is linked to poor eating habits and worsened mental health outcomes.