Female survivors of childhood trauma more likely to suffer from eating disorders as young adults
Women who endured childhood trauma may be more prone to eating disorders if they struggle with mentalizing, new research indicates....
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Childhood trauma tied to sexual narcissism and hypersexual behavior
Researchers report that sexual narcissism may serve as a psychological link between childhood trauma and compulsive sexual behavior. Participants with...
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Bright children from low-income homes lose cognitive edge in early secondary school
A new UK study finds that bright 5-year-olds from low-income families match their affluent peers academically through primary school, but...
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Religious leaders become more effective after two supported psilocybin sessions
A groundbreaking study has found that psilocybin can profoundly affect religious leaders, enhancing their spiritual lives and emotional well-being. Six...
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Narcissists report high emotional intelligence but perform worse on objective tests
Researchers found that narcissists and psychopaths score lower on emotional intelligence—if measured with objective tasks. But when asked to self-rate...
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Amygdala enlargement linked to future onset of depression
A new study found that structural brain differences—specifically in the amygdala—may predict who will develop depression. These changes were present...
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Handgrip strength and testosterone associated with brain health
New research reveals that greater muscular strength and higher testosterone levels are associated with fewer brain white matter abnormalities. The...
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New twin study challenges assumed link between bullying and OCD
A Swedish study of over 16,000 twins suggests that bullying may not directly cause obsessive-compulsive disorder. While bullied teens were...
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Single dose of CBD reduces alcohol craving and brain reactivity in alcoholics
A new clinical trial has found that a single dose of cannabidiol can reduce alcohol craving and dampen activity in...
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New study links low self-efficacy to bedtime procrastination
College students who struggle with confidence in their abilities may also struggle to get to bed on time, according to...
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Depressed individuals who feel stigmatized are more likely to contemplate suicide
A new study has found that people with depression who internalize stigma are more likely to experience suicidal thoughts. The...
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Exposure to gun violence linked to depression and suicide risk
Individuals who frequently experience or witness gun violence are more likely to report symptoms of depression and suicidal ideation, according...
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Bored individuals are more likely to develop social media addiction
Researchers exploring social media addiction in Türkiye found that boredom and manipulative personality traits were key contributors. While loneliness was...
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Individuals with alcohol use disorder have much higher concentration of glutathione in certain brain areas
A new brain imaging study reveals that individuals with alcohol use disorder have elevated levels of the antioxidant glutathione in...
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Individuals adhering to ketogenic diet are less likely to suffer from depression
A new study using nearly two decades of national health data suggests that people who more closely follow a ketogenic...
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