COVID-19

A study found that parents with higher pre-pandemic benevolent sexism experienced lower parenting strain and psychological distress during the first COVID-19 lockdown, but by the second lockdown, these protective effects persisted only for fathers, not mothers.

During the early COVID-19 pandemic, Americans, regardless of political affiliation, perceived Republicans as greater infection risks, leading to increased disgust and avoidance. This highlights the behavioral immune system's quick adaptation to new cues of infectiousness.

Severe COVID-19 survivors had lower brain levels of creatine and N-acetylaspartate, and higher choline-to-creatine ratios, indicating potential long-term neurological impacts.

Reconnecting during the pandemic with deep and broad self-disclosure was associated with reduced depression and loneliness, according to a recent study.

Researchers found significant cognitive impairments, particularly in attention, executive function, and verbal memory, lasting at least six months in long COVID patients, along with mental health challenges.

A recent study found that during the pandemic, social isolation made many people feel confused about time and disoriented in social situations, with younger individuals being the most affected.

Individuals with more children and higher romantic relationship quality tend to perceive life as more meaningful, with this association being stronger in men. Additionally, greater meaning in life is linked to religiosity and social connectedness.

A 41-year-old woman with Long-COVID reportedly experienced significant symptom relief after using psilocybin and MDMA, but the effectiveness and safety of these psychedelics for Long-COVID remain uncertain and require further research.

While conspiracy theories can increase hesitancy, there is stronger evidence that initial vaccine hesitancy often leads to the adoption of conspiracy beliefs, suggesting a dynamic rationalization process over time.

A study during COVID-19 found online dating profiles featuring individuals wearing masks more attractive than those without. Vaccination status had a lesser impact on preferences.

Individuals who received anxiety therapy before the rise of COVID-19 demonstrated resilience during the pandemic, managing anxiety better during the crisis than the general population. This underscores the protective power of therapy in equipping people with coping skills.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, ethical guidelines clashed with biases in ICU resource allocation. Despite principles advocating for non-discriminatory and random allocations, research found preferences emerged for younger, healthier, or socially valuable individuals.

A preliminary study has found that combining breathing exercises with creatine significantly improves long-COVID symptoms, boosting brain and muscle creatine levels, reducing fatigue, and enhancing physical endurance, offering new hope for effective rehabilitation strategies.

Research reveals COVID-19's profound impact on brain health, including cognitive declines like memory issues, brain fog, and severe effects equivalent to decades of aging. Studies highlight brain shrinkage, inflammation, and blood-brain barrier disruption.

New research reveals that individuals with a strong sense of entitlement were more likely to ignore COVID-19 safety measures, visiting non-essential venues and endorsing conspiracy theories. This behavior highlights the complex interplay between psychological traits and public health responses.