How the stories we tell about ourselves reveal hidden personality disorders
How people construct the stories of their lives offers insight into the severity of their personality disorders. Researchers found that...
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The psychology of why people share their smartphone location data with friends and family
A new survey details exactly who people share their smartphone location data with and the motivations driving these digital disclosures....
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The hallucinogenic plant Salvia divinorum relieves facial pain, study finds
A compound extracted from a hallucinogenic mint plant used in traditional Mexican medicine reduces facial nerve pain in mice. The...
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Abacus training is linked to better math and memory skills in elementary students
Elementary school students who learn to calculate using a mental abacus tend to perform better on math tests than their...
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Brazilian study provides objective data on breast proportion preferences
A survey of medical students reveals a strong preference for symmetrical breast proportions and smaller areolas. The findings aim to...
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Researchers quantify the rate of “mercy sex” among women with low sexual desire
Women experiencing a chronic lack of sexual desire still routinely engage in sexual activity to maintain relationship stability. A review...
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General intelligence predicts actual cultural problem solving across three countries
A study of adults across three countries reveals that self-reported cultural intelligence and actual cross-cultural problem-solving rely on entirely different...
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Combat-like stress in fathers alters brain chemistry in offspring
Fathers who experience severe trauma before conception can pass biological and behavioral changes to their offspring. A new animal study...
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Poor mental health in new parents predicts worse sleep months later
New parents expect to lose sleep, but a new longitudinal study reveals that early postpartum depression and anxiety can predict...
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Cognitive pathways of aggression differ between men and women
A new study explores the distinct mental pathways that lead to impulsive versus planned aggression in adults. The findings reveal...
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Individualism and income appear to shape relationship status across 59 countries
A new analysis of over 70,000 people across 59 countries reveals that personal demographics like age, education, and income predict...
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New research suggests women strategically use modesty to avoid backlash from female peers
A new study reveals that women anticipate harsh social judgments for boasting and strategically use modesty to navigate relationships with...
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Large new study reveals the hidden trade-offs of friends with benefits
A comprehensive new analysis of friends with benefits relationships reveals that these casual arrangements offer greater sexual variety and lower...
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Psychology researchers uncover an unexpected benefit of dance training
People who practice dance might be better at regulating their physical actions in positive emotional situations. A new study found...
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Multi-ancestry study explores how DNA and trauma affect smoking habits
New research reveals how genetic risk and trauma symptoms combine to influence tobacco use. Individuals with a lower genetic predisposition...
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