Enclosed neighborhood streets are linked to better sleep, study finds
A new study using artificial intelligence to analyze street-level images finds that visually enclosed neighborhoods—framed by trees and buildings—are linked...
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Poor emotional regulation in anxious kids is linked to greater family accommodation
When anxious children have trouble managing their emotions, their families often bend over backward to help them avoid distress. Researchers...
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Brain scans reveal how artificial sweeteners affect our reward circuits differently than sugar
A new study reveals that while zero-calorie sweeteners generally affect the body like water, they trigger distinct activity in the...
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Short-term SSRI use alters brain connectivity in anxious individuals in unexpected ways
A new brain imaging study reveals that short-term use of the antidepressant escitalopram actually increases connectivity between key emotion-processing brain...
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Stiffer arteries are associated with higher risk of dementia in older adults
A new study reveals that older adults with stiffer arteries face a significantly higher risk of developing dementia. Researchers suggest...
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Innovative virtual reality treadmill therapy offers relief for treatment-resistant PTSD
A new study shows that 3MDR therapy—which combines treadmill walking, virtual reality, and eye movement tasks—significantly reduces PTSD, depression, and...
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Workplace violence and insecurity might make psychiatric staff more accepting of coercion
Do violent workplaces change how mental health professionals view patient rights? New research shows that psychiatric staff who regularly experience...
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Study sheds light on what makes a location a good place to live
Shorter commutes, lower homeownership, and high residential retention are strong markers of a great community. A recent study developed a...
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New study: Men and women multitask equally well, but men talk less while doing it
Do women really multitask better than men? Researchers put both sexes through a rigorous real-world simulation. While they scored the...
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This specific type of positive emotion predicts life satisfaction better than the rest
Think feeling excited and enthusiastic is the secret to a great life? A new analysis of nearly 30,000 people suggests...
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Women face higher risks of partner violence during the weeks their partners cheat
A new study reveals a troubling pattern in young relationships: women are more likely to face intimate partner violence during...
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Gen Z Americans are more willing to use blockades and violence to stop public speakers
A new survey reveals that Gen Z is significantly more likely than older generations to support using shoutdowns, blockades, and...
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Childhood ADHD is linked to distinct developmental changes in brain white matter
Using data from a massive long-term study, researchers found that 9-year-olds with ADHD have altered white matter microarchitecture. These early...
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Sexually assertive individuals tend to be more satisfied with their relationships, study finds
New research from Italy reveals that sexually assertive individuals tend to be more satisfied in their romantic relationships. The study...
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Children can understand falsification through evidence as early as age 4
The ability to argue using scientific evidence starts remarkably early. A new German study demonstrates that four-year-olds can effectively use...
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