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Animal Behavior

Spayed and Neutered Dogs Show More Signs of Aging

Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on April 30, 2024 in Canine Corner

Spaying and neutering dogs is not an effective means of behavioral control but exposes dogs to severe physiological risks and increased signs of aging.

Spaying and neutering dogs is not an effective means of behavioral control but exposes dogs to severe physiological risks and increased signs of aging.

Parenting

Parents and Smartphones: A Healthy Mix?

Romeo Vitelli Ph.D. on April 30, 2024 in Media Spotlight

Explore the impact of smartphones on family dynamics in the digital age. Learn how parents can balance technology use for healthier relationships.

Explore the impact of smartphones on family dynamics in the digital age. Learn how parents can balance technology use for healthier relationships.

Cognition

What Your Life Experiences Can Do for Your Brain

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 30, 2024 in Fulfillment at Any Age

When people imagine themselves getting older, they often assume it’s all a downhill trip. New research shows how, to the contrary, your thinking improves with age.

When people imagine themselves getting older, they often assume it’s all a downhill trip. New research shows how, to the contrary, your thinking improves with age.

Menopause

10 Tips for Couples Navigating Menopause

Shaili Jain M.D. on April 29, 2024 in The Aftermath of Trauma

New research challenges the idea that menopause is synonymous with poor mental health—but some women still struggle. Here's what they and their partners can do to promote well-being.

New research challenges the idea that menopause is synonymous with poor mental health—but some women still struggle. Here's what they and their partners can do to promote well-being.

Polyamory

Why Some Couples Choose Polyamory

David Ludden Ph.D. on April 29, 2024 in Talking Apes

New research suggests that people seek a polyamorous lifestyle because they want to live authentically according to their non-monogamous nature.

New research suggests that people seek a polyamorous lifestyle because they want to live authentically according to their non-monogamous nature.

Cognition

The Psychology of Disliked Music

Nicolas Davidenko Ph.D. on April 29, 2024 in Illusions, Delusions, and Reality

Research on the effects of music on mood tends to focus on the positive effects. Much less is known about the potential impacts of disliked music. New research addresses this gap.

Research on the effects of music on mood tends to focus on the positive effects. Much less is known about the potential impacts of disliked music. New research addresses this gap.

Career

Why Should You Provide a Good Experience to Job Candidates?

Marylène Gagné Ph.D. on April 29, 2024 in Getting Up on Monday Morning

How to provide a better candidate experience when you are hiring.

How to provide a better candidate experience when you are hiring.

Psychosis

Who Relapses From Schizophrenia?

Sarah An Myers on April 29, 2024 in Living as an Outlier

What determines if a patient with schizophrenia relapses?

What determines if a patient with schizophrenia relapses?

Borderline Personality Disorder

The Latest Theory on Borderline Personality Disorder

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 27, 2024 in Fulfillment at Any Age

The tendency of people with borderline disorder to use splitting is well-established. New research provides a new pathway to understanding, focusing not on emotions but logic.

The tendency of people with borderline disorder to use splitting is well-established. New research provides a new pathway to understanding, focusing not on emotions but logic.

Singlehood

Singles Can Be as Happy as Those in Romantic Relationships

Arash Emamzadeh on April 26, 2024 in Finding a New Home

A new study suggests that happiness among singles and those in couples is similar.

A new study suggests that happiness among singles and those in couples is similar.

Gender

Insights From Research of Teens Unhappy With Their Gender

Lixing Sun Ph.D. on April 26, 2024 in Lies and Deception

Two new research articles provide critical data and fresh perspectives on teenagers questioning their gender.

Two new research articles provide critical data and fresh perspectives on teenagers questioning their gender.

Addiction

The Polysubstance Use Epidemic Has Arrived

Lantie Elisabeth Jorandby M.D. on April 24, 2024 in Use Your Brain

People are frequently using more than one drug at a time, and they're more powerful than ever. That's a deadly combination.

People are frequently using more than one drug at a time, and they're more powerful than ever. That's a deadly combination.

Circadian Rhythm

Banned in the U.S: Healthy Light Bulbs

Martin Moore-Ede M.D., Ph.D. on April 24, 2024 in The Light Doctor

A single-minded focus on climate and energy policy promotes unhealthy blue-rich LED lights and effectively bans circadian-friendly lights that promote human health and well-being

A single-minded focus on climate and energy policy promotes unhealthy blue-rich LED lights and effectively bans circadian-friendly lights that promote human health and well-being

Artificial Intelligence

The Large Language Laboratory: AI as Scientist and Subject

John Nosta on April 24, 2024 in The Digital Self

Revolutionizing research by turning large language models into dual-role digital labs can unveil deep insights into human decisions.

Revolutionizing research by turning large language models into dual-role digital labs can unveil deep insights into human decisions.

Personality

Shared Beliefs: Aversive Personality and Political Views

Ingo Zettler Ph.D. on April 23, 2024 in Individual Differences

New research including three studies with 66,000+ participants from 38 countries shows that aversive personality and political orientation share the same (socio)political beliefs.

New research including three studies with 66,000+ participants from 38 countries shows that aversive personality and political orientation share the same (socio)political beliefs.

Sleep

Is Worry Over Your Relationship Keeping You Up at Night?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 23, 2024 in Fulfillment at Any Age

A good night’s sleep is crucial to mental and physical health, but for the anxiously attached, new relationship research shows that this can be hard to achieve.

A good night’s sleep is crucial to mental and physical health, but for the anxiously attached, new relationship research shows that this can be hard to achieve.

Media

Effect of Television Watching on Skin Tone Preference

Lawrence T. White Ph.D. on April 22, 2024 in Culture Conscious

A new study of rural villagers in Nicaragua finds a link between watching TV and a preference for lighter-skinned faces.

A new study of rural villagers in Nicaragua finds a link between watching TV and a preference for lighter-skinned faces.

Philosophy

Daniel C. Dennett: Tribute to A Philosophical Giant

Walter Veit Ph.D. on April 21, 2024 in Science and Philosophy

An obituary and some personal reflections

An obituary and some personal reflections

Singlehood

The Benefit Young Men Get from Being Single

Bella DePaulo Ph.D. on April 21, 2024 in Living Single

Young adults develop skills and resources when they are single. For men especially, experience living single is also helpful emotionally after a romantic relationship ends.

Young adults develop skills and resources when they are single. For men especially, experience living single is also helpful emotionally after a romantic relationship ends.

Anxiety

How Long Do Panic Attacks Last?

Jennifer Gerlach LCSW on April 21, 2024 in Beyond Mental Health

We are often taught that panic attacks last just 15-20 minutes. Is this true?

We are often taught that panic attacks last just 15-20 minutes. Is this true?

Relationships

Keep the Sarcasm in Check to Keep Your Relationship Alive

Susan Krauss Whitbourne PhD, ABPP on April 20, 2024 in Fulfillment at Any Age

The idea that sarcasm is an appropriate humor is not universally shared. New research shows why it's not that smart to be a smart aleck if you want a healthy relationship.

The idea that sarcasm is an appropriate humor is not universally shared. New research shows why it's not that smart to be a smart aleck if you want a healthy relationship.

Therapy

Don’t Apologize to Your Therapist for Your Tears

Holly Parker, Ph.D. on April 19, 2024 in Your Future Self

Crying is a brave, healthy, and powerful act. A new study reveals that crying can sometimes be linked with fruitful therapy experiences.    

Crying is a brave, healthy, and powerful act. A new study reveals that crying can sometimes be linked with fruitful therapy experiences.    

Artificial Intelligence

The Emergence of Private LLMs

John Nosta on April 19, 2024 in The Digital Self

Discover how the fusion of memory and privacy in LLMs is poised to create the most powerful and personalized AI assistants, redefining the future of human-AI interaction.

Discover how the fusion of memory and privacy in LLMs is poised to create the most powerful and personalized AI assistants, redefining the future of human-AI interaction.

Genetics

Genetics and Addiction: What We've Learned

Mark S. Gold M.D. on April 18, 2024 in Addiction Outlook

The latest findings on genetics reveals how genes may affect the risk for substance use disorders, and how they can help predict which treatment will work.

The latest findings on genetics reveals how genes may affect the risk for substance use disorders, and how they can help predict which treatment will work.

Media

Fake News Cleaner and the Growth of Media Literacy Training

Susan A. Nolan, Ph.D., and Michael Kimball on April 18, 2024 in Misinformation Desk

A small nonprofit, Fake News Cleaner, fights misinformation in Taiwan among people of all ages, while the United States increasingly mandates media literacy training in schools.

A small nonprofit, Fake News Cleaner, fights misinformation in Taiwan among people of all ages, while the United States increasingly mandates media literacy training in schools.

Health

Doctor Still Knows Best

Alexandra Brewis and Emily Mendenhall Ph.D. on April 17, 2024 in Diagnosis: Human

What happens when patients resist their doctors' diagnoses? Less than you might expect.

What happens when patients resist their doctors' diagnoses? Less than you might expect.

Depression

What You Should Be Feeding Your Depressed Brain

Gary Wenk Ph.D. on April 17, 2024 in Your Brain on Food

A recent study focused on how the contents of the diet and the timing of eating can influence the risk of depression and anxiety.

A recent study focused on how the contents of the diet and the timing of eating can influence the risk of depression and anxiety.

Relationships

When Partners Argue About Money

Johanna Peetz Ph.D. on April 17, 2024 in Financial Matters

What do couples fight about when they disagree about money and financial decisions? Here are the themes of conflict in social media and in the arguments couples remember.

What do couples fight about when they disagree about money and financial decisions? Here are the themes of conflict in social media and in the arguments couples remember.

Workplace Dynamics

Surprising Ways Different Cultures Want to Be Appreciated

Llewellyn E. van Zyl Ph.D. on April 17, 2024 in HappyBytes

New research uncovers the cultural differences in how employees want to be appreciated. Discover the secrets to tailoring your recognition strategy for diverse populations.

New research uncovers the cultural differences in how employees want to be appreciated. Discover the secrets to tailoring your recognition strategy for diverse populations.

Evolutionary Psychology

Why Do Most Dogs Have Brown Eyes While Wolves Do Not?

Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on April 17, 2024 in Canine Corner

Dark-eyed dogs are rated as friendlier and more puppy-like. Brown eyes may have been specifically selected for during the domestication of dogs.

Dark-eyed dogs are rated as friendlier and more puppy-like. Brown eyes may have been specifically selected for during the domestication of dogs.