People with high social anxiety were better at spotting subtle angry expressions and showed stronger brain responses during later stages of processing, suggesting they pay more attention to ambiguous ...

A new study suggests that lucid dreaming might help people reduce fear by allowing them to confront frightening scenarios in their sleep. Participants who faced their fears during lucid dreams often ...

Parents who offer advice or meddle in their grown child’s love life might unknowingly reshape their own relationship with that child. A new study highlights how family communication patterns and ...

A new review in Brain and Behavior makes the case that sugar can be addictive. The authors highlight how sugar changes brain function, triggers cravings, and leads to behaviors that resemble addiction ...

Researchers exploring social media addiction in Türkiye found that boredom and manipulative personality traits were key contributors. While loneliness was not a significant factor, individuals high in ...

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A new nationally representative study reveals that the 2024 presidential campaign negatively impacted the sleep of about 45 million U.S. adults. The findings highlight how political stress can disrupt ...

While keyboards dominate modern classrooms, a new study in Frontiers in Psychology suggests handwriting may be irreplaceable when it comes to learning. Researchers found that writing by hand activates ...

New research published in Personality and Individual Differences has identified 24 ways to be compatible with partners in romantic relationships. The findings indicate that people perceive ...

A new study suggests that conscientious students are less likely to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT and that this may work in their favor. Frequent AI users reported lower grades, weaker academic ...

Scientists found that the human brain emits faint light that passes through the skull and changes during different mental states, suggesting it might be possible to monitor brain activity using light ...