FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 30, 2021·6 min readGenetic Risks for Nicotine Dependence Span a Range of Traits and DiseasesHigher polygenetic risk scores for schizophrenia, depression, neuroticism, and alcohol use disorder are indicators for higher risk of nicotine dependence.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 17, 2021·4 min readThe up Side of Feeling Down: Study Links Neuroticism and Anxiety to CreativityWorrying and overthinking about possible adverse events that are not immediately present to us, or allowing our minds to wander, can lead to higher levels of creativity.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 30, 2021·3 min readLead Exposure During Childhood May Influence Adult Personality, and Not for the BetterThe effects of lead exposure on overall health have been well document, but a new study reveals early exposure to pollution can have a detrimental effect on personality. Researchers report those who were born following the decline of environmental lead levels had more mature personalities and were more conscientious and less had lower levels of neuroticism than those born in generation with higher lead levels.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 9, 2021·4 min readWhy People Snub Their Friends With Their PhonePhubbing, a behavior where people snub their friends in favor of looking at their cell phones, may be linked to depression and anxiety. The behavior is most common in those with higher levels of neuroticism.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 6, 2021·3 min readStudy Uncovers Link Between Allergies and Mental Health ConditionsPeople living with common allergies such as asthma, hay fever, and atopic dermatitis are at greater risk of developing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and neuroticism. Researchers report the link was likely not causal.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 24, 2022·6 min readMen Who Worry More May Develop Heart Disease and Diabetes Risk Factors at Younger AgesMiddle-aged men who worry more or display traits associated with neuroticism are at greater biological risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes as they age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 3, 2022·4 min readAnxiety and Neuroticism Linked to Ability to Experience ASMRASMR could serve as an intervention for those with elevated levels of neuroticism and anxiety, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 21, 2022·2 min readBlood Pressure Highly Likely to Cause Neurotic Personality TraitStudy reveals a link between diastolic blood pressure and an increased risk of neurotic personality traits. Controlling blood pressure can help to reduce anxiety, depression, and neuroticism.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 29, 2022·4 min readNeurotic Personality Trait a Key Risk Factor for Stress PerceptionPeople with a neurotic personality type have a stronger relationship with both stressor exposure and perceived stress than any of the other four personality types.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 29, 2022·4 min readAddictive Behavior Linked to Personality and PsychopathologyA new study links substance use disorder to specific personality traits and certain psychological disorders. Researchers found those who scored high for the personality trait of neuroticism and those with depression and anxiety were at greater risk of SUD.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 1, 2023·3 min readNew Association Between Social Isolation and Dementia Risk FactorsLoneliness and a lack of social support contribute to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. The findings add to the growing body of evidence linking social isolation to Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 8, 2023·5 min readNeuroticism Amplifies Negative Emotions and Mood FluctuationsResearchers discovered people with higher neuroticism, a trait potentially risking mental health, experience not only amplified negative emotions but also higher mood variability. Using a novel approach from Bayesian statistics, the psychologists analyzed 13 longitudinal datasets to confirm their findings.Read More
