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Is the phrase “master bedroom” actually harmful? A new psychology study says no

New study disentangles the concepts of beauty and attractiveness in art

What neuroscientists thought was a biological signature for IQ might actually be socioeconomic privilege

Screen time and cognitive skills often predict each other over time, but the pattern varies by child

Everyday physical activity is linked to a major boost in energy and mood

Musical compatibility often outshines personality matching in romantic couples

Dark personality traits predict support for violence by both Israel and Hamas

Common antidepressant boosts engineered virus treatment for brain cancer in mice

Screen time isn’t linked to language delays in autistic children, large U.S. study finds

Mass shootings and suicides share an unsettling seasonal rhythm, new study finds

Puberty, pregnancy, and menopause are accompanied by distinct patterns of brain plasticity

Watering plants lowers blood pressure and anxiety in older adults

Conspiracy theories appear to erode public faith in meritocracy

Large genetic study links GLP-1 receptor activation to improved mental well-being

People with low implicit self-worth are quicker to notice subtle facial cues of anger and disgust

Early puberty is linked to higher anxiety risk in girls

Common antidepressants might help liver cells clear a dangerous type of cholesterol

New study challenges the core assumption behind the world’s most widely used implicit bias test

Researchers explore the hidden pathways linking problematic caffeine use to sleep loss

Higher testosterone linked to opposite suicide risks for older men and women

ICE arrests surged under Trump, but the share of those with criminal records plummeted

MDMA-enhanced couples therapy shows promise for treating PTSD and relationship distress

Higher emotional intelligence is tied to vigorous exercise in women

A specific thinking style explains why dark personality traits are linked to creativity

Massive study of over a million people identifies hundreds of genetic variants linked to personality

When treated as therapy clients, AI chatbots generate elaborate narratives of trauma and punishment

How growing up in East Germany affected cognitive health in later life

Men estimate higher rates of sexual objectification than women report

The shape of a leader’s face might predict their likelihood of starting a war

Researchers launch global tracking project to measure the daily mental health impacts of cannabis

Even light drinking is linked to worse hand dexterity and balance as we age

Private touch matters more than public affection for relationship quality

Synthetic CBD derivative prevents seizures in mice without causing sedation

Body roundness index linked to depression risk in older adults with dementia

Long-term study links childhood screen time to slightly better cognitive skills in teenagers

Public treats risks for low intelligence and heart disease similarly when selecting embryos

Women diagnosed with ADHD later in life are learning to view hyperfocus as a superpower

For a teen with a rare memory condition, the past constantly hijacks the present

Couples bonding over bad habits may age faster at the cellular level

New psychology research links obsessive celebrity worship to criminal thinking

Autistic individuals might be somewhat better at reading emotions of other autistic people

Therapeutic gardening improves mental health for adults with chronic conditions

Escitalopram reduces anger and irritability in premenstrual dysphoric disorder, study finds

How virtual reality is changing brain-training technology

New psychology research reveals why people tend to hide their successes and share their failures

Having multiple partners does not compromise sexual health, large study finds

A 20-minute workout protects memory after sleep loss just as well as a 90-minute nap

Family environments shape authoritarian traits differently than dominance preferences

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