Self-esteem provides no buffer against the stigma of commercial sex work
A recent survey of 310 commercial sex workers reveals that the mental health impacts of societal stigma are so severe...
Plant-based compounds in berries and tea may help delay brain aging
A new scientific review suggests that polyphenols—natural compounds found in berries, tea, and olive oil—may help protect the brain from...
Anxiety and feelings of entrapment may connect psychotic distress to suicidal ideation
A new study reveals that the emotional distress caused by hallucinations and delusions is strongly linked to suicidal thoughts. This...
How you walk when you are happy or sad is linked to your daily fitness and diet
A recent study suggests that daily habits like exercise and diet are associated with how our emotions physically manifest in...
People with elevated ADHD traits miss out on an automatic learning advantage, study finds
While lowered mental restraint typically boosts a person's ability to unconsciously learn physical habits, new research shows that individuals with...
Aphantasia is linked to specific face recognition deficits, but matching skills remain intact
A new study reveals that individuals with aphantasia experience specific deficits in perceiving and remembering faces. However, their ability to...
People with a genetic risk for depression struggle most in the years before a breakup
If you have a genetic risk for depression, the hardest part of a breakup might be the years leading up...
Scientists just settled a decades-old debate about the brain’s mirror neurons
A new study reveals that mirror neurons don’t just care about final goals. Instead, these brain cells work together in...
Men who perceive their penis as larger report better erectile function, but not higher self-esteem
A new survey from Brazil explores the link between male body image and physical performance in the bedroom. While feeling...
Neuroscientists uncover a surprising link between your breathing rhythm and your willingness to take risks
A new study published in the journal Neuron reveals that controlling your breathing rhythm can alter your choices. Researchers found...