Research in Biological Psychiatry indicates that people who experienced childhood trauma carry unique metabolic patterns into adulthood. These blood-based chemical changes may help explain why early-life adversity increases vulnerability to both physical and mental illnesses later in life.| PsyPost - Psychology News
New research suggests that the shift from handwriting to digital tools in early education may come at a cost. In an experiment with 5-year-olds, those who practiced writing by hand showed better letter naming, spelling, and word reading than those who used keyboards.| PsyPost - Psychology News
A 2025 survey highlights a deep divide in American political attitudes, with a substantial minority prioritizing strong leadership over democratic processes. Researchers found one-third of adults would trade democracy for a political leader who shares their values and interests.| PsyPost - Psychology News
New research shows academic engagement on Twitter significantly declined after Elon Musk's takeover, with verified accounts showing the largest reduction in original content, particularly following Musk's decision to reinstate Donald Trump's account.| PsyPost - Psychology News
After Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, many scientists report the platform is no longer suitable for professional use. A recent survey indicates that researchers are increasingly turning to Bluesky, which they view as more useful, welcoming, and aligned with their goals.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Sex differences in aggression may depend on who the target is. A large cross-cultural study shows that women are at least as aggressive as men toward their siblings—a pattern that contrasts with broader trends in non-family interactions.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Scientists have developed a chemogenetic tool that boosts mitochondrial activity in the brain, reversing memory loss in mouse models of dementia. The findings suggest that impaired energy production in brain cells may directly contribute to cognitive decline in neurodegenerative diseases.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Professionals often view AI-assisted emails as efficient and polished, but new research finds that supervisors who overuse AI in workplace communication may be seen as lacking warmth, integrity, and competence, potentially harming trust within teams.| PsyPost - Psychology News
New research suggests that sleep habits may influence the communities of bacteria that inhabit the mouth. People who reported shorter nightly sleep had fewer types of microbes and different patterns of bacterial abundance compared to those with recommended sleep duration.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Life satisfaction peaks in the year a couple moves in together, a new study confirms. But a closer look reveals a key detail: the most substantial happiness boost for former singles is actually linked to starting the romantic relationship in the first place.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Data from over 5,000 individuals in South Korea indicate that lower dietary creatine intake is associated with greater depression severity and suicide risk, prompting researchers to consider whether creatine may play a broader role in psychological well-being.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Despite concerns about caffeine's effects on young brains, researchers found no evidence that recent or regular consumption influences the relationship between two brain networks linked to attention in early adolescents.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Following the October 7th attacks, a study of survivors revealed a startling link. Direct exposure to the violence made individuals nearly six times more likely to develop obsessive-compulsive disorder.| PsyPost - Psychology News
People perceived as kind are rated as more physically attractive, suggesting that prosocial behaviors shape beauty judgments. This highlights kindness’s role in social perception and could influence relationship-building beyond physical appearance alone.| PsyPost - Psychology News
New research shows a sharp, accelerating rise in childlessness, with 5.7 million more women aged 20-39 without children than expected in 2024. This trend has contributed to 11.8 million fewer U.S. births since 2007.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Believing certain groups are more attracted to you may sway who you find attractive, according to new research. The study points to racialized perceptions of desirability as a factor in dating preferences among Asian and Black Americans.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Doctors were baffled when a healthy man developed hallucinations and paranoia. The cause? Bromide toxicity—triggered by an AI-guided experiment to eliminate chloride from his diet. The case raises new concerns about how people use chatbots like ChatGPT for health advice.| PsyPost - Psychology News
A psychiatrist’s 2023 warning that AI chatbots could trigger psychosis now appears eerily accurate. Real-world cases show vulnerable users falling into delusional spirals after intense chatbot interactions—raising urgent questions about the mental health risks of generative artificial intelligence.| PsyPost - Psychology News
A new study finds that fathers’ anxiety during pregnancy and early infancy is linked to higher risks of emotional and behavioral problems in their children, highlighting the importance of paternal mental health in shaping early developmental outcomes.| PsyPost - Psychology News
A study tracking men for 44 years found past cannabis use did not accelerate cognitive decline. Users actually experienced a slightly smaller decline than non-users.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Does cannabis help or harm memory in older age? A new study in rats suggests the answer is complex. Researchers found THC’s effects depended on sex and delivery method, improving working memory in some cases while impairing it in others.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Even in deep sleep, your brain doesn’t completely tune out. New research reveals that while sound processing in the cortex fades as sleep deepens, the brainstem keeps listening—providing insight into how the brain balances rest with environmental awareness.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Groundbreaking research spanning 14 years and eight countries reveals that warm parenting during childhood strongly predicts young adults’ beliefs that the world is good, safe, and enticing—while material hardship and harsh discipline showed little effect on worldview.| PsyPost - Psychology News
A large study has found that individuals with greater cognitive ability are less likely to endorse moral values such as compassion, fairness, loyalty, and purity. The results point to a consistent negative relationship between intelligence and moral intuitions.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Does writing by hand still matter in a digital world? According to a new study in Frontiers in Psychology, the answer is yes.| PsyPost - Psychology News
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