Romantic relationships are often assumed to enhance well-being, but evidence for that assumption remains debated. A new study tracked over 3,000 single adults to examine whether entering a romantic relationship leads to meaningful changes across several areas of life.| PsyPost – Psychology News
We often imagine people with dark personalities as obvious villains. But science reveals a far stranger truth, showing how these traits influence everything from head movements to vulnerability to email scams.| PsyPost – Psychology News
Gossip often carries a bad reputation, dismissed as petty or harmful. Yet new research suggests that when couples share gossip, it may serve a constructive role.| PsyPost – Psychology News
East Asia’s wealth and democracy do not translate into higher happiness scores, unlike in the West. A new study suggests five cultural habits may explain this persistent “East Asian happiness puzzle.”| PsyPost – Psychology News
A study in Advanced Science has pinpointed how a high-salt diet can lead to cognitive decline. Researchers found excess salt disrupts a specific molecular pathway in the brain, causing the loss of a protein essential for healthy neuron connections.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A new study finds that people hear familiar words as louder than nonsense words, even when both are equally loud. The results suggest that our brains rely on language knowledge to shape how we perceive even simple qualities like sound intensity.| PsyPost – Psychology News
People who defend the system and those who reject it may share a surprising trait: support for antidemocratic ideas. A new study finds that authoritarianism, distrust, and simplistic thinking predict rejection of core democratic values.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A new study provides evidence that misophonia is linked to difficulties in adapting to emotional demands and switching thoughts. The findings point to cognitive and emotional rigidity that may underlie sound sensitivity symptoms.| PsyPost – Psychology News
New research demonstrates that long COVID can be a severely disabling condition. A recent study found individuals with lasting symptoms report worse daily function than 98% of the general population, with a significant negative impact on their overall quality of life.| PsyPost – Psychology News
New research provides genetic evidence that neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and autism may directly increase the risk for specific heart diseases. The study, published in Cells, used genetic data to uncover potential causal relationships between the disorders.| PsyPost – Psychology News
Why do lesbian couples divorce more often than others? A recent Finnish study offers news insights into this question, finding that differences in family history and relationship timing help explain the pattern—but don’t fully resolve the mystery.| PsyPost – Psychology News
Should anti-racist messages focus on personal shame or compassion for others? A new study provides a clear answer, finding that communications emphasizing empathy for victims of racism were significantly more effective than those highlighting one's own potential biases or shortcomings.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A new analysis reveals a direct link between socioeconomic standing and the body’s stress response. Feeling lower in rank due to income or education, but not task performance, was shown to heighten cardiovascular reactivity, suggesting a pathway to poorer health.| PsyPost – Psychology News
Children with strong verbal reasoning but slower information processing may face unexpected hurdles in school, according to new findings. Teachers were especially likely to report problems with organization, responsibility, and communication among these high-ability students.| PsyPost – Psychology News
According to new research, American voters tend to follow their hearts more than their heads. The study found emotional preferences had a stronger effect on voting behavior than how closely a candidate’s views aligned with a voter’s own.| PsyPost – Psychology News
New research has found that about 31% of women with a clinical ADHD diagnosis also had PMDD. This is a stark contrast to the 9% prevalence in women without ADHD, highlighting a significant at-risk group.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A promising new treatment for chronic low back pain has emerged from a large clinical trial. Published in Nature Medicine, the study found a cannabis extract provided significant pain relief while showing no signs of causing dependence, addiction, or withdrawal symptoms.| PsyPost – Psychology News
Scientists have identified a chemical produced by a common gut bacterium that travels to the brain and kills dopamine-producing neurons. Published in Nature Communications, the study establishes a direct link between a gut microbe and the development of Parkinson's-like symptoms.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A new study suggests that semaglutide, a drug best known as Ozempic, may reduce cocaine use, motivation, and relapse in rats. These findings point to a possible role for GLP-1-based drugs in treating cocaine addiction.| 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
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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 new study finds that while higher income doesn’t make single life more satisfying, it does predict greater desire for a romantic partner and increases the odds of starting a relationship—suggesting money might influence when people feel ready to date.| PsyPost - Psychology News
A new study reveals a psychological bias that leads people to reject faster, more efficient routes when they involve retracing steps. Known as "doubling-back aversion," the effect emerged in both physical navigation and mental tasks across four experiments.| PsyPost - Psychology News
People tend to picture ideal leaders as highly competent and caring—qualities often linked to both men and women. A new study suggests that aspirational leadership norms may help shift perceptions away from outdated gender stereotypes.| PsyPost - Psychology News
New research shows that infants carried in chest carriers had lower stress levels and slept longer than those in strollers. The study also found that mothers felt less stressed indoors, suggesting differences in how environments and closeness affect parent-infant well-being.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Can meditation change your biology? A new study suggests so. Researchers found that practicing yoga nidra not only reduces stress and improves mood but also alters the daily rhythm of the stress hormone cortisol, highlighting a powerful mind-body connection.| PsyPost - Psychology News
New research suggests "neural confusion" may underlie social avoidance in some forms of autism. In a mouse study, neurons that should value social contact responded similarly to both another mouse and a plastic object, blurring the line between the two experiences.| PsyPost - Psychology News
A compound found in cannabis, known as cannabinol, has been shown to enhance sleep in a new animal study.| PsyPost - Psychology News
While many people use cannabis to help them sleep, a new study reveals a surprising outcome. Researchers found a single dose of a medicinal cannabis oil actually decreased total sleep time and significantly suppressed the REM sleep (or dreaming) phase.| PsyPost - Psychology News
In a breakthrough for addiction science, neurobiologists have pinpointed the precise brain circuit that suppresses the urge to binge drink. This discovery of the brain's own "off switch" could revolutionize how we understand and treat alcohol use disorder.| PsyPost - Psychology News
Researchers identified a brain circuit in mice that triggers safety-seeking movement, overriding drives like hunger and social interaction. This lateral hypothalamus to brainstem pathway activates context-dependent locomotion toward shelter in response to internal or external threat cues.| PsyPost - Psychology News
A new Lancet study reveals that over 100 U.S. government health datasets were quietly altered in early 2025, raising alarms among researchers about transparency, political influence, and the reliability of data used in public health and social science research.| 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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