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A scientifically-validated psychological scale can help determine if your pornography habits are crossing the line into problematic territory.

Four studies found that both realistic and symbolic threats predict anti-establishment attitudes, including conspiracy beliefs and populist views. The research suggests that generalized anxiety, regardless of its source, is linked to stronger anti-establishment sentiments.

Adolescents with insecure attachment to their fathers are more likely to develop internalizing and externalizing mental health symptoms, which can lead to increased alcohol use. Attachment to mothers did not show a similar association with these outcomes.

Women who prefer male friends are often seen by other women as less trustworthy and more promiscuous, but dressing in a masculine way can reduce these perceptions, making them appear less of a romantic threat.

Older adults with sensory disabilities, like hearing and vision loss, are more likely to experience worse mental health, particularly feelings of loneliness and lower overall mental well-being.

Researchers discovered a brain circuit that helps mice detect immediate threats and form lasting fear memories, enabling them to avoid danger in the future. This circuit involves key brain regions working together to process and remember threats.

A study on parabolic flights found that while participants reported better sleep after experiencing brief weightlessness, objective data showed their sleep was actually more fragmented, revealing a surprising disconnect between perception and reality.

Bed-sharing with infants at 9 months old does not appear to negatively impact their emotional or behavioral development later in childhood, providing reassurance for parents who choose this practice.

A study found that just 10 minutes of daily mindfulness via a free app can improve mental well-being, reduce depression and anxiety, and motivate healthier lifestyle habits, with benefits lasting beyond the initial 30-day practice period.

Researchers have engineered the brain-invading parasite Toxoplasma gondii to deliver therapeutic proteins into neurons, offering a potential new treatment for neurological disorders like Rett syndrome, though significant challenges remain before it can be safely used in humans.

New research reveals that women often view a male partner's orgasm as a validation of their femininity, while the absence of it can feel like a failure, especially for those sensitive to traditional gender roles

Motherhood appears to lead to long-lasting increases in gray matter density in the brain, particularly in cognitive and visual areas, which may protect against aging.

A study on rats found that maternal omega-3 deficiency during pregnancy and weaning increases anxiety in offspring, particularly learned anxiety in females. Omega-3 supplementation post-weaning reduced learned anxiety in females but did not affect innate anxiety.