Researchers identify personality traits that predict alcohol relapse after treatment
A person's basic personality traits might help predict if they will start drinking again after alcohol withdrawal. A new study...
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People with psychopathic traits don’t lack fear—they actually enjoy it
A new study reveals that people with high psychopathic traits don't lack fear. Instead, their hearts race during scary situations,...
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Brain-controlled assistive robots work best when they share the workload with users
Researchers have developed a collaborative brain-robot interface for people with severe motor impairments. Their findings suggest that a "shared autonomy"...
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How the wording of a trigger warning changes our psychological response
A recent psychology study found that while trigger warnings don't reduce emotional distress, their wording drastically changes our cognitive response....
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Long-term ADHD medication use does not appear to permanently alter the developing brain
A new four-year study brings reassuring news to parents: taking stimulant medications like Ritalin during childhood does not permanently alter...
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Children of divorce develop stronger morals but face hidden emotional struggles
A new study reveals a striking paradox: children who experience parental loss or divorce often develop exceptional moral maturity. However,...
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Fathers’ reactions to child distress predict distinct socioemotional outcomes two years later
A new study finds that how fathers react when their toddlers are scared—whether they minimize the fear or become overly...
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Psychological capital mitigates the impact of interpersonal sensitivity on anxiety in future nurses
A new study reveals that nursing students who are highly sensitive to others’ reactions experience more anxiety. However, building inner...
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MCT oil may boost brain power in young adults, study suggests
Is MCT oil better than olive oil for your brain? A trial involving 36 young adults suggests MCTs offer unique...
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Cognitive flexibility mediates the link between romance and marriage views
Researchers found that cognitive flexibility—the ability to switch perspectives—partially explains why satisfied couples view marriage positively. The study surveyed 436...
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One holiday sees a massive spike in emergency contraception sales, and it isn’t Valentine’s Day
A "perfect storm" of celebration and limited access drives a surge in emergency contraception sales after New Year’s Eve, according...
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Waist-to-hip ratio predicts faster telomere shortening than depression
New research challenges the link between depression and aging. A study of UK twins found that mental health had little...
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Can brain stimulation treat psychopathy?
A new review of 64 experiments suggests non-invasive brain stimulation can improve empathy and guilt in healthy people. However, researchers...
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Morning sunlight shifts sleep cycles earlier and boosts quality
A new study reveals that getting sunlight before 10 a.m. significantly helps align sleep schedules. Researchers found that just 30...
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Cannabidiol prevents Alzheimer’s-like cognitive decline in new rat study
A new study suggests a compound in cannabis could protect the brain from Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that treating rats...
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