Mental Health

Using smartphone tracking, scientists discovered that socially anxious teenagers respond to daily stress with intense worry. The study highlights a cycle of negative thinking that persists across different types of stressors.

Researchers analyzing long-term data found that adherence to nutritious plant-based diets is positively associated with the brain's resilience against aging, while diets high in processed plant foods show an inverse relationship.

Researchers have found that female biology responds uniquely to early-life trauma. Women who identified childhood events as their worst trauma demonstrated significantly lower stress hormone levels during testing, a pattern distinct from their male counterparts.

Autistic workers may possess a distinct advantage. New research shows they are less likely than non-autistic colleagues to overestimate their competence, sidestepping the cognitive bias known as the Dunning-Kruger effect.

A new study finds that while most people make better decisions when reminded of future outcomes, those with high anxiety remain fixated on short-term emotional comfort, fueling a cycle of avoidance.

While physical activity generally protects against addiction, a new study indicates it may intensify problematic pornography use when the behavior is driven specifically by a desire to alleviate stress.

New research suggests that alcohol use disorder triggers a specific immune response. This activation prompts astrocytes to damage neurons, providing a pathway for alcohol-related neurodegeneration.

Researchers found that while mindfulness helps many, those with childhood trauma histories are at higher risk for adverse effects like flashbacks when treating active depression.

A new clinical trial demonstrates that the diabetes medication can reduce weight gain and regulate blood sugar in patients treated for schizophrenia.

A new study in Gut Microbes suggests supportive marital bonds may lower obesity risk by influencing oxytocin, brain activity, and gut metabolites. This research highlights a biological pathway linking social connection to physical health.

Adolescents who feel their lives have a sense of direction are significantly less likely to develop depression as they transition into adulthood, with protective benefits lasting up to a decade.

A new study highlights distinct psychological profiles for gamblers. While strategic players show higher rates of narcissism-fueled addiction, mixed gamblers are driven by the belief that they are personally lucky.

Recent research suggests that the number of words a person can list in just fifteen seconds may effectively predict their broader cognitive health, outperforming the traditional one-minute evaluation.

Scientists have observed how psilocybin rewires the brain to overcome fear. The drug coordinates the silencing of trauma neurons and the activation of safety signals to promote behavioral flexibility in mice.

A ten-year study of older adults indicates that adverse childhood experiences leave a lasting mark on cognitive abilities. This negative link persists even when accounting for distinct patterns of physical and mental aging.