Countries holding stronger precarious manhood beliefs tend to be less happy, study finds
A new global study reveals that countries where men feel constant pressure to prove their masculinity are significantly less happy,...
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Most Americans don’t fear an AI apocalypse, according to new research
Despite media narratives about "P(doom)" and robotic takeovers, a new study reveals that the general public is actually quite optimistic...
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Women experience greater jealousy when their romantic rivals have highly feminine faces
A new study reveals that women experience greater romantic jealousy when a potential rival has highly feminine facial features. While...
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Brain volume in bipolar disorder increases during depression and shrinks during remission
Bipolar disorder doesn't just affect mood—it actively reshapes the brain. A new two-year study found that a patient's gray matter...
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A parent’s mental health is linked to their teenager’s screen time and exercise habits
Research following nearly 6,000 parent-adolescent pairs over three years found that strong parental mental well-being is tied to higher physical...
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Parental acceptance and trauma resilience are linked to faster brain development in 9-13-year-olds
New research shows a child’s home environment is closely linked to how their brain matures. A recent study associates parental...
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Poor sleep quality, not duration, linked to slower daily brain function in older adults
Using wearable sleep trackers and daily smartphone brain games, researchers discovered that waking up frequently during the night leaves dementia-free...
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An analysis of data from 75 countries confirms that nature connectedness predicts well-being
Is the psychological benefit of nature a universal human trait or just a Western luxury? A sweeping new study of...
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Romantic indifference breeds boredom, lower intimacy, and a wandering eye
Apathy can be a relationship killer. According to new research, feeling indifferent toward a romantic partner strips away intimacy and...
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Psychologists found a surprisingly simple way to keep narcissists from cheating
Narcissistic employees are notorious for acting unethically to get ahead. However, new research reveals that simple workplace tweaks—like removing piece-rate...
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Brain scans reveal a bipolar-like link to childhood trauma in some depressed patients
Not all depression is the same. A new study reveals that depressed patients with a high genetic risk for bipolar...
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Higher skin carotenoid levels in toddlers predict better motor and language development
A new longitudinal study reveals that toddlers with higher levels of plant-based pigments in their skin at 12 to 18...
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Childhood trauma leaves a lasting mark on biological systems, study finds
Psychological stress from childhood adversity doesn't just affect mental health. A new study shows that trauma like family disruption physically...
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People with social anxiety are less likely to experience a post-sex emotional glow
New research reveals that while single adults with social anxiety engage in sex at typical rates, these interactions are not...
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People with “dark” personality traits see the world as fundamentally meaningless
Individuals with socially aversive traits like narcissism and psychopathy don't just exploit others. A new study reveals they actually perceive...
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