Early life adversity primes the body for persistent physical pain, new research suggests
Survivors of childhood trauma face higher risks of persistent pain after events like car crashes. New findings in Pain show...
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Economic uncertainty linked to greater male aversion to female breadwinning
A new analysis across 59 countries finds that men are generally more uncomfortable with high-earning wives than women are. This...
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Emotional abuse predicts self-loathing more strongly than other childhood traumas
A new study suggests that verbal mistreatment drives malignant self-regard more than other forms of trauma. Researchers found that internalized...
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Psilocybin microdosing fails to boost cognitive performance in rigorous trials
A comprehensive new study challenges the popular productivity trend, finding that taking small amounts of magic mushrooms offers no measurable...
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Negative facial expressions interfere with the perception of cause and effect
New research suggests that negative emotions disrupt our ability to learn social patterns. A study found that people struggle to...
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A common side effect of antidepressants could be a surprising warning sign
A new study finds that while antidepressants often cause yawning, an increase in frequency might mean the drugs aren't working....
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Early father-child bonding predicts lower inflammation in children
A new study suggests that a father’s early warmth predicts his child’s future inflammation and blood sugar levels. The findings...
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Elite army training reveals genetic markers for resilience
A new study of U.S. Army Special Forces candidates identifies specific genetic markers linked to cognitive performance and stress resilience...
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The psychological reason news reports single out women and children
Research shows that highlighting female victims elicits as much outrage as highlighting children. However, this protective instinct disappears when women...
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Playing video games for this long each week is linked to worse diet and sleep
A new study finds that university students playing video games for over ten hours weekly have poorer diets and higher...
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Remaining single in your twenties is linked to lower life satisfaction
A longitudinal analysis of British and German youth finds that staying single through the twenties correlates with rising loneliness and...
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Religious attendance linked to better mental health in older adults
A seven-year analysis suggests that attending religious services is associated with higher psychological well-being, which tracks with lower rates of...
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How social status psychologically shapes racial bias in children
A new review suggests that children’s awareness of wealth and power disparities drives racial bias. Kids as young as three...
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MIND diet may protect the brain by slowing biological aging
While ultra-processed foods are linked to higher rates of dementia and anxiety, the MIND diet may offer a powerful shield....
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Study suggests caffeine mitigates psychiatric side effects of cyclosporine
A new study suggests caffeine can reverse anxiety and depression caused by cyclosporine. Researchers found that modulating nitric oxide signaling...
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