A new global study finds that brief, daily acts of joy—like expressing gratitude or helping others—can significantly boost emotional well-being, reduce stress, and improve sleep, especially among ...

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 study suggests that psilocybin—the psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms—may do more than alter consciousness. Scientists report that psilocybin not only extends the lifespan of aging ...

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 ...

A new study analyzing over eight million congressional speeches reveals a sharp decline in evidence-based language since the 1970s, raising concerns about rising political polarization, legislative ...

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People are hesitant to provide feedback to others because they systematically underestimate how much other people want to receive such feedback in the first place, according to new research published ...

Researchers found differences in oral bacteria between mentally healthy individuals and those with mental health symptoms, suggesting a connection between oral health and the brain, potentially linked ...

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 ...

A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports lends support to a body of research suggesting that reading on electronic devices reduces comprehension. The study found that reading on a ...