Mental Health

People with a persistent desire for more are particularly vulnerable to gambling harms. A new study reveals that dispositional greed is linked to flawed thinking patterns, frequent betting, and an inability to walk away from the game.

A lifetime of reading, playing games, and learning can lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease by 38 percent. According to a recent Neurology study, this lifelong mental enrichment builds a protective buffer against age-related cognitive decline.

Struggle to turn off the lights at a reasonable hour? A new study reveals that bedtime procrastination isn't just a lack of willpower; it’s driven by a combination of physical nervous system stress and a tendency to emotionally "brood."

A recent experiment shows that a quick jog on a treadmill can lower academic distress and sharpen mental focus. Researchers found that a short bout of aerobic activity physically rebalances the brain's ability to ignore distracting information.

Viewing love and emotional support as limited resources can unknowingly sabotage a romantic partnership. A new daily diary study reveals that people who treat empathy like a competitive game give less affection and experience higher rates of daily depression.

A recent paper challenges the popular idea that the body literally stores psychological trauma. Researchers propose that trauma actually disrupts the brain's prediction systems, providing evidence that focused mental states could help restore cognitive flexibility.

New research published in The Journal of Nutrition shows a link between eating eggs and brain health. Scientists found that older adults who consume eggs moderately experience a noticeably lower risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Children who struggle to control their emotional outbursts at age seven are significantly more likely to develop anxiety and depression as teenagers, according to a new study.

A new study shows that individuals with similar levels of autistic traits are naturally drawn to one another. Brain scans reveal they use alternative, highly effective neural strategies to connect, challenging traditional deficit-based models of autism.

When users express delusions, artificial intelligence chatbots tend to validate their unusual thoughts rather than offering help. A new JAMA Psychiatry study provides evidence that these tools pose serious risks for people experiencing severe mental illness.

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.

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.