FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 5, 2018·4 min readHappy Childhood Memories Linked to Better Health in Later LifeAdults with happy childhood memories report better physical health and lower instances of depression than those with less positive early memories, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 10, 2018·4 min readIn Gut We Trust When It Comes to ChoicesResearchers say decisions which recruit intuition, or gut feelings, are seen as a reflection of the true self.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 12, 2018·4 min readWhy We’re Susceptible to Fake News, and What We Can Do About ItResearchers say the tendency to believe in conspiracies and fake news may be rooted in childhood development.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 12, 2018·3 min readExploring the Potential Benefits of Hallucinogens for Mental HealthResearchers explore the potential benefits of using hallucinogens for the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 10, 2018·3 min readYou’re Only as Old as You Think and DoResearchers report feeling more in control of your life and increasing physical activity is key to better health, cognition and longevity as we age.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 18, 2018·4 min readHelicopter Parenting May Negatively Affect Emotional Well-Being and Behavior of ChildrenResearchers report children whose parents are over-controlling, or Helicopter Parents, had poorer emotional and behavioral regulation by the age of 5.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 11, 2018·5 min readHunger Can Lead to Anger, but It’s More Complicated Than a Drop in SugarAccording to researchers, feeling 'hangry' may be more than just a drop in blood sugar levels. A new study reports anger related to hunger may be an emotional response to environmental cues, personality and your biology.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 23, 2018·3 min readLet it Go: Mental Breaks After Work Improve SleepParticipating in fun activities following a day filled with negative behavior of colleagues at work could help you sleep better, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 2, 2018·3 min readBelief in Conspiracy Theories Associated With Vaccine SkepticismA new study reveals people who strongly believe in conspiracy theories are more likely to hold anti-vaccine attitudes.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 30, 2017·3 min readBonding Benefits in Breastfeeding Extend Years Beyond InfancyA new study reveals longer breastfeeding is associated with increased maternal sensitivity well into childhood.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 10, 2017·2 min readBest Way to Recognize Emotion in Others: ListenResearchers report the best way to judge a person's emotions is to listen to them without looking at them.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 14, 2017·3 min readSecret to Happiness May Include More Unpleasant EmotionsResearchers report happiness is linked to feeling desired emotions, even when those emotions may be negative.Read More