Most Americans think that other people view pornography more often than they do, study finds
In a recent study published in The Journal of Sex Research, researchers investigated Americans' perceptions of the average pornography consumption...
Pandemic lockdowns amplified smartphone mimicry, study reveals
Researchers have found that people were more likely to mimic others' smartphone usage right after the 2020 lockdown compared to...
Brain stimulation technique combined with cognitive training reduces ADHD symptoms in children
A recent study revealed that a combination of transcranial Random Noise Stimulation (tRNS) and cognitive training significantly reduced symptoms in...
Mindfulness study: Practicing self-compassion reduces impulse buying
A recent study from Beijing Normal University suggests that boosting self-compassion can curb impulse buying by mitigating materialistic views and...
Male weightlifters who use steroids are more prone to psychopathology than those who do not
A study conducted on male weightlifters in Norway found that those who used anabolic-androgenic steroids exhibited significantly more symptoms of...
Psychedelic mushrooms and quiet quitting: Psilocybin use tied to working fewer overtime hours
A recent scientific study has uncovered an intriguing connection between the use of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in certain...
Exposure to negative gender stereotypes stunts motor performance in adolescent girls, study finds
Prolonged exposure to negative gender stereotypes significantly impacts the motor performance and learning of adolescent girls in sports, according to...
Sexualized body-positive content boosts young women’s body satisfaction
A recent study reveals that sexualized body-positive content on social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok improves young women's body...
Are “beer goggles” a myth? New research cast doubt on widespread belief about alcohol’s effects
A recent study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs challenges the widespread belief in the "beer...
Eye movement behavior during a VR game can be used to identify children with ADHD
A study of 9 to 13-year-old children in Finland has revealed that children's eye movements during a virtual reality memory...
New psychology research shows how narcissistic tendencies influence perceptions of intellectual humility
A recent study in The Journal of Positive Psychology examined how individual personality traits influence perceptions of intellectual humility and...
Unintended pregnancies take a toll on the mental health of new fathers
A recent scientific study sheds light on a crucial aspect of fatherhood that often goes unnoticed - the impact of...
REM sleep and the science of dreams: A deep dive into the unconscious mind
Dreams and nightmares, most vivid during REM sleep, are influenced by factors like age, exercise, temperature, and cortisol levels, serving...
New study uncovers a “vicious cycle” between feeling less socially connected and increased smartphone use
Using smartphones for extended periods could negatively impact mental well-being and social connectedness, according to a recent study from researchers...
Modafinil and caffeine improve vigilance of individuals deprived of sleep, study finds
A study on members of the Royal Netherlands Air Force found that 200 mg of modafinil and 300 mg of...
