Relationships

Are You the Weak Link in Your Relationship?

Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on June 12, 2021 in Fulfillment at Any Age

In a close relationship, both partners influence overall satisfaction. New research shows how to determine if you or your partner have become the weak link.

Relationships

How to Get Your Partner to Open Up to You

Alexandra H. Solomon Ph.D. on June 11, 2021 in Loving Bravely

Does your partner feel emotionally unavailable to you? This is why some people struggle to open up and how to foster the meaningful conversations you crave.

Sleep

8 Surprising Facts About Your Gut Microbiome

Marlynn Wei M.D., J.D. on June 11, 2021 in Urban Survival

Your gut microbiome has important effects on brain-based disorders, including anxiety and depression.

Psychology

The Secret to Building International Alliances

Sarb Johal Ph.D., D.Clin.Psy. on June 11, 2021 in Crisis on Earth

With diplomacy ramping up once again in 2021, what do we know about the psychology of international relations?

Masturbation

Why Some People Never Masturbate

David W. Wahl Ph.D. on June 11, 2021 in This Sexual Self

Not everyone is interested in self-pleasure. There are several socio-psychological reasons why.

Cognition

A New and Simple Way to Gauge How Exercise Helps Our Brains

Christopher Bergland on June 11, 2021 in The Athlete's Way

Until recently, scientists relied on complex and costly brain scans to assess the brain benefits of exercise. Now, a simple blood test shows promise for measuring these benefits.

Self-Help

What Are Life’s Biggest Regrets?

Adrian R. Camilleri Ph.D. on June 11, 2021 in Life’s Biggest Decisions

Research points to life's most common regrets—and suggests ways to avoid enduring regret.

Positive Psychology

10 Steps to Increase Your Psychological Flourishing

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 10, 2021 in Social Instincts

Weekly challenges aimed at improving your mood can produce lasting benefits.

Empathy

Storytelling Is Good for Us and Our Bodies

Robyn Fivush Ph.D. on June 10, 2021 in The Stories of Our Lives

Shared storytelling lowers cortisol, raises oxytocin, helps us manage stress, and increases empathy, according to new research.

Relationships

What Are Couples Fighting About? The Top Sources of Conflict

Gary W. Lewandowski Jr. Ph.D. on June 10, 2021 in The Psychology of Relationships

Have you ever wondered whether what you and your partner argue about is normal? Findings from several research studies give you a glimpse into what other couples fight about.

Friends

How to Make and Keep New Friends as an Adult

Ahona Guha DPsych on June 10, 2021 in Of Prisons and Pathos

Struggling to make friends as an adult? You are not alone. A few simple tips might help.

Attention

Early TV and Attention Problems: A New Analysis of the Data

Noam Shpancer Ph.D. on June 9, 2021 in Insight Therapy

The last word is rarely spoken in the social sciences.

Motivation

Is Passion Necessary for Success?

Mark Travers Ph.D. on June 9, 2021 in Social Instincts

It depends on your cultural background, according to a new study.

Sex

Puppy Litters Conceived Under a Full Moon Contain More Males

Stanley Coren PhD., DSc, FRSC on June 9, 2021 in Canine Corner

There are many examples indicating that the phase of the moon is associated with changes in physiology and behavior, including the sex distribution in litters of puppies.

Education

Why Kids Still Need to Learn Algebra

Maclen Stanley JD, Ed.M. on June 9, 2021 in Making Sense of Chaos

Is math really necessary? Some districts have started to do away with advanced math courses, but a new study suggests math is vital for developing brains.

Procrastination

Why We Procrastinate and What to Do About It

Daniel Marston Ph.D. on June 9, 2021 in Comparatively Speaking

Procrastination may be more natural than we think. Understanding our tendency to put things off can lead to some useful solutions.

Bias

When You Feel Overwhelmed, Subtraction Can Lead to Gains

Bill Sullivan Ph.D. on June 9, 2021 in Pleased to Meet Me

The author of "Subtract" explains how our natural tendency to add more often prevents us from spotting an easier or more efficient solution.

Intelligence

If Intelligence Turns You On, You Could Be a Sapiosexual

Imi Lo on June 9, 2021 in Living with Emotional Intensity

Being a sapiosexual does not make you arrogant or unrealistic. It is an orientation as valid as any other.

Education

Young Adults' Mental Health Has Begun to Improve

Pamela B. Paresky Ph.D. on June 9, 2021 in Happiness and the Pursuit of Leadership

Gen Z loneliness, isolation, and depression levels have dropped since a year ago. But young people are not doing as well as older generations.

Aduhelm Is Approved for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Brielle A. Marino Psy.D. on June 8, 2021 in The Neurobehavioral Edit

Will the potential benefits outweigh the risks of the new FDA-approved drug for Alzheimer's disease?

Neuroscience

Want to Master New Skills? Practice Breaks Speed Up Learning

Christopher Bergland on June 8, 2021 in The Athlete's Way

Immediately after practicing something, a new study shows how the brain quickly replays the motor sequence at 20 times its original speed in a burst of neural activity.

Depression

Can Romantic Relationship Distress Cause Depression?

Madeleine A. Fugère Ph.D. on June 8, 2021 in Dating and Mating

Identifying key risk factors for depression can help prevent it.

Relationships

One Cue That Can Improve Your Ability to Read Emotions

Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph.D. on June 8, 2021 in Fulfillment at Any Age

When you’re trying to figure out someone’s real feelings, what aspects of their facial expressions do you use? New research suggests there may be one cue you’re missing.

Politics

The Language of Conspiracy Theorists

Sander van der Linden Ph.D. on June 8, 2021 in Social Dilemmas

Conspiracy theorists use distinctive features in their language. Here's how to spot the patterns.

Diet

Reducing Temptations with Distance

Art Markman Ph.D. on June 8, 2021 in Ulterior Motives

Research suggests that creating space can help you avoid temptations.

Sex

"I Should Have Had More Sex Before Sticking with One Guy"

Aaron Ben-Zeév Ph.D. on June 8, 2021 in In the Name of Love

Our love lives are full of romantic regrets, ranging from our choices of unsuitable partners to missed romantic opportunities. Do those regrets have a functional value?

Personality

Personality Danger Zones for Successful Entrepreneurs

Jennifer L Tackett Ph.D. on June 7, 2021 in The Game Changers

Our data show that successful entrepreneurs are confident, charismatic, and creative. These are clearly adaptive personality traits, but can you ever have too much of a good thing?

Media

What We Don’t Know About Kids and Screen Time

The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research on June 7, 2021 in Evidence-Based Living

New research findings cast doubt on the legitimacy of studies that use self-reporting to draw conclusions on screen time, health and well-being.

Depression

"What If the Pandemic Ends and I'm Still Anxious and Depressed?"

Seth J. Gillihan Ph.D. on June 7, 2021 in Think, Act, Be

Many of us will continue to struggle with our mental health even after the pandemic. Find hope and relief through these three simple evidence-based techniques.

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Cannabis May Treat Some Symptoms in COVID "Long-Haulers"

Gary Wenk Ph.D. on June 6, 2021 in Your Brain on Food

Recent investigations of compounds found in cannabis effectively targeted proteins that are known to be damaged or upregulated by COVID-19.