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A study found that neuroticism and introversion are significant predictors of depression across the lifespan, with anxiety showing strong links to these traits in adulthood, while physical health factors like BMI also contribute to depression risk.

Recent research suggests Trump's rhetoric increased anti-Asian hate tweets during the early COVID-19 pandemic, while mixed support was found for other factors like COVID-19 infection rates and public health measures.

The COVID-19 virus mutates faster in the brain than in the lungs, potentially explaining neurological symptoms like brain fog. These mutations may help the virus adapt, raising concerns about the evolution of new variants.

Recent research found that socially conservative political beliefs are linked to lower fear of death. However, no consistent evidence showed that rigid beliefs reduce death anxiety, suggesting diverse mechanisms behind existential fear management.

Shorter sleep and late bedtimes in children, especially those from low-income families, are linked to smaller amygdala size and weaker brain connections, potentially affecting emotional regulation and increasing the risk of stress-related mental health problems.

Researchers have found that people can guess others' social preferences by observing how quickly they make decisions.

A recent study found that college women who feel pressured to conform to norms like modesty and thinness experience more psychological distress, while norms focused on relationships and caregiving are linked to lower distress levels.

People who value happiness tend to feel better in the short term, with more positive emotions and better life satisfaction. However, focusing more on happiness doesn’t lead to lasting improvements over time.

Excessive mind wandering, rumination, and reduced mindfulness may explain the link between ADHD symptoms and increased anxiety and depression, highlighting potential areas for improving treatment in adults with ADHD.

Researchers recently developed a tool, the Gaslighting Relationship Exposure Inventory (GREI), to measure gaslighting in romantic relationships. They found gaslighting is linked to psychological abuse, depression, and lower relationship quality across different cultures.

Olympic-level athletes in closed-skill sports (like rowing) show different brain activity than non-athletes during memory and inhibition tasks, highlighting different neural strategies for cognitive tasks.

Men who frequently watch violent pornography are more likely to show sexual aggression, accept harmful myths about rape, display hostility toward women, and struggle with emotional regulation, compared to those who watch less or nonviolent content, according to new research.

A recent study analyzes how Donald Trump and Joe Biden used opposing nationalist rhetoric—ethnic and civic nationalism, respectively—during the 2020 U.S. presidential election, framing each other as existential threats to America's identity.

Performing squats on unstable surfaces, like a Bosu Balance Trainer, demands more attention than on stable surfaces, reducing cognitive task performance by 14%. This suggests unstable exercises can enhance both physical and mental challenges.