Fear changes the way women, but not men, make decisions about monetary rewards
Recent Italian research published in PLOS ONE found that fear causes women to prefer immediate financial rewards over future ones...
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Childhood cognitive ability is not associated with depression in adulthood
A meta-analysis found no link between childhood cognitive ability and adult depression, despite analyzing data across different ages and genders....
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People who get “catch-up sleep” on weekends are less likely to have depressive symptoms
Individuals who sleep more on weekends, known as weekend catch-up sleep, show significantly fewer depressive symptoms, particularly men and adults...
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Stress and alcohol consumption increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Both alcohol consumption and stress exposure throughout life significantly heighten the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, through...
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Transcranial direct current stimulation helps with Parkinson’s disease-related pain
A study in Spain demonstrated that transcranial direct current stimulation over the primary motor cortex significantly alleviated certain pain symptoms...
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Unhealthy foods perceived as tastier when more plentiful, study finds
People tend to perceive unhealthy foods as tastier when they are more abundant, despite being presented alongside equally tasty healthy...
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Nucleus accumbens seems to play key role in relationship between stress and depression
Individuals with severe depressive symptoms and those experiencing stressful life events show significant alterations in the nucleus accumbens volume and...
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Men with erectile dysfunction are at increased risk of anxiety and depression
Individuals with erectile dysfunction also face higher risks of anxiety and depression, particularly among non-office workers, those with high work-related...
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Genetic factors linked to nightmares and poor mental health show substantial overlap
A study found genetic links between nightmares and mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Understanding these connections could...
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Heightened cognitive ability in adolescence linked to lower dementia risk decades later
A recent study suggests that higher cognitive abilities in adolescence are linked to a reduced risk of developing dementia 60...
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New insights into brain’s reward system: Effects of blocking key neuroreceptors
A recent study revealed that drugs blocking opioid and dopamine receptors diminished brain activity related to rewards in the medial...
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Around 27% of individuals with ADHD develop cannabis use disorder at some point in their lives, study finds
A meta-analysis found that 27% of individuals with ADHD develop cannabis use disorder during their lives, with 19% affected at...
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ChatGPT exhibits higher altruism and cooperativeness than the average human
A recent study published in PNAS reveals that the behavior and personality traits of various versions of ChatGPT are not...
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Dark traits predict social appearance anxiety, study finds
A study in Scientific Reports found that Chinese students with higher levels of psychopathy, Machiavellianism, sadism, and self-concealment reported more...
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New psychology research shows grateful people feel less boredom
Research shows gratitude may prevent boredom by enriching life's perceived meaning. Five studies demonstrated that greater feelings of gratitude correlate...
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