A recent study found that men, but not women, with shorter sleep durations performed worse on wayfinding tasks. The findings were published in Scientific Reports.
Recent research indicates that older adults engaging in routine social interactions tend to exhibit higher positive emotions and reduced negative feelings, independent of interaction frequency or context.
In a curious twist to the traditional narrative surrounding gratitude, recent research published in the Journal of Personality & Social Psychology proposes that expressing thanks might not always be beneficial.
Comedians tend to exhibit some dysfunctional traits and mental health issues. However, these traits might be influenced more by living in New York City than by their profession, challenging the "troubled comedian" stereotype.
Young people with ADHD experience significantly higher levels of loneliness than their peers, with loneliness strongly linked to mental health issues like depression and anxiety. The study underscores the need to address social and emotional challenges alongside ADHD symptoms for...
Reading fiction doesn't just transport you to another world; it might also sharpen your mind. It significantly enhances our ability to empathize and understand others, according to new research.
A study in Nature reveals that online conversations become more toxic over time across all social media platforms, regardless of the topic or platform specifics. Surprisingly, this toxicity does not deter user engagement but rather seems to sustain it.
A study involving 8,623 individuals found that reduced visual sensitivity, detectable via eye tests, can predict dementia 12 years before diagnosis.
A new study has found that women who view themselves as objects are more likely to respond negatively to other women's selfies, particularly when they believe those selfies are posted for attention.
New research suggests that musical improvisation engages specific brain regions uniquely compared to formulaic playing, offering new insights into the neural basis of creativity.
A recent study suggests that adolescent attachment styles significantly influence adult brain responses to social support, showing that securely attached individuals exhibit increased neural activity during handholding, even with strangers.
Researchers found mice subjected to social isolation after weaning showed reduced brain cell counts and struggled with social recognition, despite normal initial social interest. These findings highlight the detrimental effects of isolation on brain health and cognitive functions.
Scientists are investigating whether a specific type of brain stimulation, known as intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS), has a positive impact on tobacco addiction.
Youth with pronounced callous-unemotional traits exhibit increased gray matter volume in the brain's anterior cingulate cortex, according to new research.
New research has found that emotional closeness with a partner's other intimate connection, secure attachment, and reduced jealousy are key to experiencing compersion—the feeling of joy from a partner's romantic or sexual involvement with someone else.