Talk therapy provides enduring relief from depression years after treatment, study finds
While short-term benefits of talk therapy are well known, a new study reveals that just a few months of treatment...
Buying video game loot boxes linked to higher rates of problem gambling
Adults who gamble and buy randomized digital items in video games report much higher rates of severe betting problems. New...
Brain scans reveal the hidden neurological cost of passive TV watching
A new study suggests that not all sitting is created equal. While frequent TV watching is linked to reduced brain...
New study identifies the 3 types of masturbation habits in romantic relationships
A new study maps out how adults balance shared intimacy and solo sex. Based on attitudes, desire, and motives, people...
Is intelligence related to happiness?
We often imagine the brooding genius burdened by intellect, or assume that ignorance is bliss. But what does the data...
Bipolar disorder risk linked to cannabis disrupting daily routines
People who constantly worry about achieving happiness are more likely to use cannabis frequently and struggle to quit, according to...
Women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and liberals are more likely to be celebrity “stans”
A new study suggests that highly dedicated celebrity fans, commonly known as stans, are more likely to be female, LGBTQ+,...
Study finds retaliatory incivility is judged less harshly than instigatory incivility
When someone is rude, how we judge them depends heavily on who started it. A new study finds that people...
Anti-democratic attitudes are highly contagious, new psychology study finds
The rise of anti-democratic sentiments might be driven by social contagion. Researchers have discovered that citizens often adapt their personal...
Higher optimism is associated with a lower risk of dementia
A new study spanning 14 years suggests that optimism could be a powerful tool for healthy aging. Researchers found that...