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·October 3, 2023·5 min read

Psilocybin Microdosing Promising for Mental Health Disorders

Researchers delve into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin microdosing, exploring its influence on stress resilience and compulsive behaviors in rats. While high-dose psilocybin therapy has been scrutinized for psychiatric treatment applications, this study focuses on low, repeated doses—commonly known as 'microdosing'—and its burgeoning popularity in self-medication narratives online.

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·October 3, 2023·5 min read

Personality Disorders Linked to Increased Risk of Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most prevalent cause of chronic liver disease in affluent societies, is intrinsically linked with personality disorders. The research uncovers a tri-fold higher likelihood of personality disorders in NAFLD patients, not correlating with other liver diseases or common mental health issues like anxiety and depression.

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·October 2, 2023·5 min read

Chronic Stress and Depression Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

A recent study highlights a potential connection between chronic stress, depression, and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that individuals aged 18 to 65 previously diagnosed with either condition showed a heightened risk for Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment.

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·October 2, 2023·6 min read

MDMA Makes People Feel More Connected During Conversations

Researchers shed light on MDMA's potential to foster feelings of connection in controlled environments. Their study reveals that individuals on MDMA or methamphetamine felt more connected during conversations compared to those on a placebo.

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·September 29, 2023·6 min read

ChatGPT’s Role in Shaping Identity and Personal Narratives

Researchers tapped into ChatGPT-4's capabilities to generate personalized narratives from stream-of-consciousness inputs. In a study, participants found the AI-generated narratives accurate, revealing, and insightful about their own identity.

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·September 29, 2023·5 min read

Loneliness Merges Real and Fictional Friends in the Brain

Researchers discovered that lonely fans of "Game of Thrones" processed their favorite characters similarly to real friends in their brains. By using fMRI scans while participants considered the traits of show characters and real friends, a blurred boundary was observed between real and fictional friends for lonelier individuals.

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·September 28, 2023·5 min read

Not All Older Adults Reap Cognitive Benefits of Life Satisfaction

A new study delves into the link between life satisfaction and cognitive functioning in older adults. Surprisingly, while many studies advocate life satisfaction as a cognitive booster, this study suggests that it doesn't benefit everyone.

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·September 27, 2023·5 min read

Mood Dips During Pill Pause

Research reveals that women's mood can decline during the 7-day pill-free interval of contraceptive cycles. The study evaluated the mental health of long-term pill users and found heightened anxiety and negative feelings during this pause.

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·September 26, 2023·5 min read

Rising Temperatures Show Climate’s Hidden Impact on Substance Use

A new study reveals a direct correlation between elevated temperatures and increased hospital visits due to alcohol and substance disorders. Not only does this shed light on unforeseen implications of climate change but also underscores the urgency for public health interventions, especially during warmer weather.

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·September 26, 2023·5 min read

ChatGPT’s Choices: Overload or Overjoyed? Decoding Decision Dynamics

Researchers delved into how ChatGPT influences user decision-making, focusing on the 'choice overload' phenomenon. This condition emerges when an individual is overwhelmed by numerous options, often leading to decision paralysis or dissatisfaction.

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·September 25, 2023·5 min read

Social Media’s Influence: Why More Young Women Eye Cosmetic Surgery

New research unveils the powerful influence of social media on young women’s views towards cosmetic surgery. The study, surveying 238 young women, found regular social media users more likely to be self-critical and open to cosmetic procedures.

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·September 25, 2023·5 min read

Congress Tweets: Belief-Speak, Facts, and Trustworthiness Decoded

A new study delves into the tweet behavior of Congress members over the last decade. Both Republican and Democratic politicians have shown an uptick in sharing their convictions and beliefs along with evidence-backed information.

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Psychology

Psilocybin Microdosing Promising for Mental Health Disorders

Personality Disorders Linked to Increased Risk of Fatty Liver Disease

Chronic Stress and Depression Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

MDMA Makes People Feel More Connected During Conversations

ChatGPT’s Role in Shaping Identity and Personal Narratives

Not All Older Adults Reap Cognitive Benefits of Life Satisfaction

Mood Dips During Pill Pause

Rising Temperatures Show Climate’s Hidden Impact on Substance Use

ChatGPT’s Choices: Overload or Overjoyed? Decoding Decision Dynamics

Congress Tweets: Belief-Speak, Facts, and Trustworthiness Decoded

Amygdala’s Role in Epilepsy Sudden Death

Psilocybin Microdosing Promising for Mental Health Disorders

Age-Related Changes in Spoken Word Recognition

Personality Disorders Linked to Increased Risk of Fatty Liver Disease

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