Contrary to stereotypes, men may actively trade physical attractiveness for status within marriage. Research in Economics & Human Biology indicates that regardless of gender, a spouse typically exercises more and loses weight when their partner’s relative earnings increase.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A new study reports that an eight-week regimen of a low-dose creatine supplement improved reaction time and raised brain creatine levels in perimenopausal and menopausal women without causing weight gain.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A new study details how the psychedelic psilocin excites specific neurons in the prefrontal cortex. This finding helps explain how the compound may exert its potential therapeutic effects.| PsyPost - Psychology News
New research provides evidence that serial killers often harbor intense feelings of vulnerable enmity. The study suggests these offenders are driven by a complex mix of grandiosity and emotional fragility.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A new brain imaging study reveals that listening to music activates the body’s natural opioid system. The findings suggest melodies trigger the same chemical rewards as biological necessities like food and social bonding.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A new study finds the link between personality and relationship outcomes differs for men and women. The association between extraversion and partnership status, for example, is much stronger for men than for women.| PsyPost – Psychology News
The capacity for social reasoning in AI emerges from an exceptionally small group of its internal connections. A new study links this ability directly to the architectural components that process word order and guide the model's attention.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A new study finds satisfaction with singlehood isn't static. For long-term singles, it shifts over time, depending on age, birth cohort, and the desire for a partner.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A new study in PNAS Nexus finds that short conversations with AI can reduce belief in conspiracy theories and other unsupported ideas—even when people think they're talking to a human, not a machine. The messenger's identity appears to matter less than the message.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A new study shows that people who frequently engage with short video platforms through actions like commenting and liking tend to show lower alerting efficiency. Brain scans point to a possible link with communication between attention and self-related processing networks.| PsyPost – Psychology News
Researchers have identified specific immune cells, not neurons, as a direct cause of chronic anxiety and compulsive grooming in mice. The discovery points to the brain's immune system as a key regulator of these complex behaviors.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A new study in Advanced Science reveals the brain uses two parallel networks to recognize familiar sounds. One network processes the sound itself, while a second, deeper network compares it to memory and flags any unexpected changes.| PsyPost – Psychology News
As organizations embrace AI, a new study warns of its psychological costs. Published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, the research links AI adoption to reduced psychological safety and increased depression.| PsyPost – Psychology News
In times of upheaval, Americans have always turned to the soil. From victory gardens to modern plots, gardening reveals a deep desire for connection, purpose, and a touch of something real when the world feels uncertain.| PsyPost – Psychology News
Researchers have discovered that an incredibly sparse population of brain cells orchestrates global neural rhythms and regulates blood flow, highlighting their importance in maintaining a healthy brain.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A neuroimaging study found that an 18-week street dance program boosted brain activity and cognitive performance in young women. This engaging activity may be a powerful tool for building cognitive reserve and preventing future decline.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A new study in Public Understanding of Science finds that people tend to see good behavior as more genetically caused than bad behavior, mainly because kindness and generosity are perceived as more natural.| PsyPost – Psychology News
The association between soft drinks and depression may be explained by the gut microbiome, according to new research. The study identifies a specific bacterium involved in the process.| PsyPost – Psychology News
Early-life abuse or neglect could increase the risk of premature death. A study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that adults with certain medical conditions and a history of childhood adversity were significantly more likely to die from any cause.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found that pets may enhance human interactions. People smiled more and felt better when a dog or cat was nearby, especially while talking with a friend or romantic partner.| PsyPost – Psychology News
The cognitive profiles of gifted children are associated with a mix of parental factors. New research shows how parental intelligence, education, and even personality are tied to distinct intellectual abilities in their children.| PsyPost – Psychology News
Your everyday conversation could be a new vital sign for brain health. A recent study shows that subtle features like speech timing and fluency are strongly associated with a person’s high-level cognitive abilities.| PsyPost – Psychology News
A new study suggests vivid fears about the future are linked to anxiety by lowering self-esteem. Researchers also found that a brief writing exercise imagining one's best possible future can reduce anxious feelings in the moment.| PsyPost - Psychology News
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A study in Memory & Cognition finds reading aloud boosts memory recall but not deeper comprehension of material. Despite vocalization's clear benefit for remembering details, it doesn't enhance understanding beyond memorization, challenging the effectiveness of this strategy for comprehensive learning.| PsyPost - Psychology News
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
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 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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