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A new study suggests that flexing your abdominal muscles physically moves your brain. This gentle shifting acts as a hydraulic pump, forcing fluids through brain tissue to wash away harmful waste and promote cognitive health.

Children exhibiting high ADHD traits often face psychological distress into middle age. A recent study in Nature Mental Health suggests this ongoing burden is not inevitable but is heavily influenced by lifelong experiences of societal exclusion.

A new pilot study suggests that taking small, sub-perceptual doses of LSD could temporarily boost feelings of creativity and social connection in individuals with major depression. However, researchers caution that placebo-controlled trials are still needed.

A newly developed mathematical index allows standard MRI scans to detect hidden Alzheimer’s risks years before symptoms emerge, tracking the subtle impacts of genes and cardiovascular health on the brain to predict future memory decline.

A recent study reveals that adults can boost their cognitive and emotional well-being using brief, daily mental exercises. This research suggests mental decline is not inevitable, offering a proactive approach to extending brain vitality.

Sexual objectification is often blamed on toxic personality traits, but new research suggests a more universal trigger. A recent study provides evidence that temporary states of sexual arousal cause men to objectify women, regardless of their underlying character.

How couples divide chores is linked to women’s sexual desire, but the connection depends on gender role beliefs. New research shows that unequal housework dampens desire for women seeking equal relationships, while traditional beliefs buffer this effect.

A new survey of over 16,000 churchgoers reveals that simply taking kids to religious services isn't enough to pass on a faith. Instead, warm, open conversations about religion at home are the strongest predictor of lasting faith in adulthood.

Artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT struggle to accurately understand global values, a new study suggests. Researchers found that these systems overestimate the morality of Western nations while underestimating non-Western cultures, essentially adopting human-like cultural stereotypes.

A persistent cultural myth holds that people default to cursing because they lack the vocabulary for proper expression. Recent psychological research contradicts this idea, showing that knowledge of swear words correlates directly with overall verbal fluency.

A study of university students links watching violent pornography to a higher risk of committing sexual aggression. This association is especially strong among viewers who believe the explicit scenes reflect reality and who have victim-blaming friends.

New research shows that untreated sleep-disordered breathing alters the brain physically. These disruptions may make the brain more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, fundamentally changing how toxic proteins build up across different stages of cognitive decline.

New research indicates that while going braless is viewed as more attractive, it also leads to perceptions of infidelity, prompting many women to wear bras to avoid unwanted sexual harassment.

Nearly one in five adults have intentionally viewed AI-generated sexual deepfakes, according to new research. The study uncovered a stark gender divide: male viewers often reported amusement or arousal, while women overwhelmingly felt empathy for the victims.

A new study in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin shows single men and women view romance differently. These expectations matter: singles expecting strong intimacy are more likely to partner up, while those dreading relationship stress tend to stay single.