Numbers in brand names make consumers expect tastier food
A new study reveals that including numbers in food and beverage brand names makes consumers expect a better, more complex...
Higher aerobic fitness is linked to lower heart rates during acute stress
A new study reveals that people with higher aerobic capacity experience lower heart rates during acute stress. However, fitness doesn't...
Psychologists studied adult webcam interactions and found a surprising relationship dynamic
Are online adult webcam relationships purely transactional? A new study suggests otherwise, finding that emotional intimacy and personal investment play...
How culture shapes the psychological costs of narcissism
Is narcissism always a recipe for unhappiness? A large international study reveals that while seeking admiration boosts personal well-being globally,...
What if psychopathic behavior stems from a surprisingly basic physical glitch?
A recent review published in Aggression and Violent Behavior suggests psychopathy stems from dysfunction in the brain systems responsible for...
Constant search for meaning is associated with higher workplace burnout, study suggests
While feeling a sense of purpose protects against workplace stress, actively searching for meaning is associated with emotional exhaustion and...
Willpower is linked to eco-friendly habits, but short-term boosts in self-discipline fall short
People with naturally high self-control generally maintain more eco-friendly habits. However, new longitudinal research reveals that short-term bursts of willpower...
Elevated body mass index might lead to lower cortical thickness, study finds
A genetic analysis provides evidence that a higher body weight might directly cause thinning in specific brain areas. This structural...
Overactive immune cells might drive nerve pain in long COVID
Millions of people with long COVID suffer from persistent nerve pain and fatigue. A new review of existing literature suggests...
People judge faces with more visible eye whites as more trustworthy and attractive
A recent experiment shows that subtle facial features shape our first impressions. Researchers found that faces displaying more of the...