Higher income may boost the odds of finding a romantic partner | However, income was not associated with greater satisfaction in being single.

Using pornography to reduce stress or escape emotions was linked to fewer positive behaviors and more conflict toward partners

Twin study suggests the ability to be funny may not run in the family

Military veterans who attended retreats involving psychedelic substances like psilocybin or ayahuasca experienced substantial short-term improvements in mental health…

People with ADHD exhibit altered brain activity before making high-stakes choices

A new study examined “clicktivism,” the idea that social media enables people to feel as though they’ve contributed to a cause without taking more impactful steps

Study: 2024 presidential campaign negatively affected sleep for 17% of U.S. adults

Childhood maltreatment linked to emotion regulation difficulties and teen mental health problems

A new study suggests that adding okra to the diet can protect against long-term metabolic problems caused by early-life overfeeding

New research shows the psychological toll of the 2024 presidential election

People tend to say that they prioritize social warmth and vitality over physical beauty when evaluating others in both personal and professional contexts

Quality of friendships are strongly linked to the well-being of single Americans

Probiotics show promise for reducing hyperactivity in young children with autism and ADHD, finds new randomized, placebo-controlled trial

Americans burdened by student loan debt are not retreating from the political process

Caffeine may help prevent depression-like symptoms by protecting the gut-brain connection

Girls are better than boys at detecting their own ADHD symptoms

MAGA Republicans are twice as likely to strongly/very strongly agree that a civil war is coming, and triple more likely to believe it is needed, compared to non-MAGA, non-Republicans

Methylphenidate, an ADHD drug, curbs impulsivity in men only, linked to brain wiring differences

People who see bedroom harmony as a matter of “natural chemistry” rather than joint effort are less likely to translate bedroom contentment into wider life contentment

People who skipped breakfast tended to be slightly more impulsive, particularly in terms of attentional control and self-control

People in the United States who have sex fewer than a dozen times a year appear more likely to die during follow-up if they carry extra abdominal fat or score high on a standard test of depression symptoms…

Children of parents who are highly sensitive to anxiety may show distinct patterns of brain activity when processing emotions

Drinking a modest dose of peppermint tea improved cognitive performance compared to a placebo

Intimate partner violence overwhelmingly affects women, but men can also be victims

Machiavellian leaders tend to create toxic environments for followers, yet are not consistently rewarded or penalized for their behavior

Longer antidepressant use linked to more severe, long-lasting withdrawal symptoms, study finds

Women who reported even a little criticism from a spouse, child, or friend were more likely to experience depression

New research reveals emotional control deficits in generalized anxiety disorder

Loneliness predicts an increase in TV viewing for older women, but not for men

Certain sounds associated with illness—like coughing and sniffling—may interfere with learning by distracting people during educational tasks

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