Research reveals that beauty, influenced by symmetry and cultural norms, universally enhances perceived trustworthiness, although actual trustworthiness is not necessarily correlated with physical attractiveness.
A new study suggests that loneliness can increase brain activity related to cravings in women, making them more likely to desire high-calorie foods. This heightened brain response is linked to poor eating habits and worsened mental health outcomes.
People tend to perceive unhealthy foods as tastier when they are more abundant, despite being presented alongside equally tasty healthy options. This suggests that food quantity can influence perceptions of taste.
Researchers discovered that the cerebellum is essential for learning new tasks through rewards. When a specific area of the cerebellum was deactivated in monkeys, their ability to learn new visual and motor associations was significantly impaired.
A new study reveals that while BDSM practitioners and non-practitioners share similar overall attachment styles, differences within BDSM roles exist. This suggests BDSM roles fulfill specific emotional needs.
Studies indicate that low to moderate prenatal alcohol exposure subtly alters fetal craniofacial features and specific brain regions, yet appears to have no significant impact on broader socio-cognitive development in early childhood.
A new study in JAMA Network Open reveals that sports gamblers are significantly more likely to binge drink, with increased gambling frequency amplifying the risk. This underscores the need for targeted educational interventions about the dangers of combining betting with...
Recent research suggests that not all stressful life events impact Alzheimer's risk equally. Events in childhood and midlife are particularly influential, potentially triggering long-term brain changes and inflammation.
Individuals with severe depressive symptoms and those experiencing stressful life events show significant alterations in the nucleus accumbens volume and other brain regions, highlighting a bidirectional relationship.
Recent research indicates an association between passion-themed pornography and higher sexual satisfaction, while content focusing on power and control is linked to lower sexual satisfaction.
Four years after the Las Vegas mass shooting, a study reveals that nearly half of the survivors still suffer from major depression, while over 63% experience PTSD, highlighting the enduring mental health challenges and the critical need for ongoing support.
A comprehensive review reveals popular anger management tactics like jogging and hitting punching bags may actually increase anger. Instead, activities like deep breathing and yoga effectively reduce anger by lowering physiological arousal, offering a scientifically backed path to better anger...
Colleges in states where recreational marijuana is legal experience a significant, though temporary, increase in applications, particularly from high-achieving students. This spike is most pronounced in public universities and suggests that local policies can influence educational choices.
Individuals with erectile dysfunction also face higher risks of anxiety and depression, particularly among non-office workers, those with high work-related stress, and those dissatisfied with their sexual performance.
A recent study suggests that regular cannabis users may have enhanced empathy, linked to increased connectivity in brain regions like the anterior cingulate cortex. This challenges the typical view of cannabis solely having negative cognitive effects.