FeaturedPsychology·September 22, 2015·4 min readLess Anxiety and More Optimistic Outlook for People With Larger Orbitofrontal CortexAccording to a new study, optimistic people tend to be less anxious and have a larger orbitofrontal cortex.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 21, 2016·4 min readWorking Memory May Play Role in Coping With Negative EventsResearchers report a strong working memory can counter a pessimistic outlook.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 1, 2016·4 min readHallucinogenic Psilocybin Offers Relief For Cancer Related Depression and AnxietyAccording to researchers, a single large dose if psilocybin, the active hallucinogenic compound found in magic mushrooms, helped provide relief for people suffering from cancer related depression and anxiety for up to six months.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 8, 2017·3 min readScientists Find the Secret to ThrivingIn order to thrive, researchers say, an individual sense of development and feeling as though you are succeeding in mastering something are key.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 11, 2017·7 min readIndustrial Revolution Left a Damaging Psychological Imprint on Today’s PopulationsPeople who are historically more reliant on the coal industry tend to have more negative personality traits, University of Cambridge researchers report. The researchers believe this could be a lasting effect of the Industrial Revolution.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 13, 2018·4 min readThe Impact Religion Has on Sleep QualityA new study reveals a link between religious attendance and better sleep quality. Researchers say religiosity could decrease some psychological distress, substance abuse and stress exposure, all of which are associated with sleep outcomes.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 4, 2018·5 min readWhy 419 Scams Continue to Dupe UsResearchers report 419 scams are still successful as they play on our human vulnerability and optimism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 30, 2018·4 min readHow the Brain and Personality Provide Protection Against Emotional DistressA new study reports personality traits can help protect an individual's brain against symptoms of emotional distress, such as anxiety and depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 27, 2018·3 min readDo You Have a Healthy Personality? Researchers Think They Can Tell YouResearchers have created a model of what they consider a 'healthy personality type', using contemporary trait perspective.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 7, 2019·5 min readOptimistic people sleep better and longerThose who are more optimistic report better sleep quality and duration, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 26, 2019·4 min readNew evidence that optimists live longerPeople with higher levels of optimism had increased odds of surviving past the age of 85.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 28, 2020·4 min readPessimistic Outlook on Life Linked to Life ExpectancyPessimistic people are more likely to die earlier from cardiovascular disease and other causes, but not from cancer than those who have a more optimistic outlook on life. However, optimists did not have a greater than average life expectancy.Read More
