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Eating a diet rich in four key nutrients is linked to a lower likelihood of depression, study finds https://www.psypost.org/eating-a-diet-rich-in-four-key-nutrients-is-linked-to-a-lower-likelihood-of-depression-study-finds/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Common air pollutants are linked to higher risks of Lewy body and Parkinson’s dementias https://www.psypost.org/common-air-pollutants-are-linked-to-higher-risks-of-lewy-body-and-parkinsons-dementias/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

A classic psychology study on the calming effects of nature just got a massive update https://www.psypost.org/a-classic-psychology-study-on-the-calming-effects-of-nature-just-got-a-massive-update/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Estrogen levels may dictate how the brain reacts to psychedelics, new animal study indicates https://www.psypost.org/age-and-hormones-alter-how-rats-respond-to-psilocybin-2026-03-26/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

From childhood to adulthood, musicians show small but reliable advantages in sustained attention https://www.psypost.org/from-childhood-to-adulthood-musicians-show-small-but-reliable-advantages-in-sustained-attention/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Making snap judgments on dating apps hurts your own perceived value as a mate https://www.psypost.org/why-swiping-by-gut-feeling-on-dating-apps-might-lower-your-self-esteem/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Women score higher than men on fluid intelligence tests when allowed to express uncertainty https://www.psypost.org/updating-the-multiple-choice-test-reveals-a-hidden-cognitive-advantage-in-women/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Brain cells store competing memories that drive or suppress alcohol relapse https://www.psypost.org/brain-cells-store-competing-memories-that-drive-or-suppress-alcohol-relapse/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Real-world evidence shows generative AI is making human creative output more uniform https://www.psypost.org/real-world-evidence-shows-generative-ai-is-making-human-creative-output-more-uniform/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Exercise boosts memory for up to 24 hours after a workout https://www.psypost.org/exercise-boosts-memory-for-up-to-24-hours-after-a-workout/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Exercise #MemoryBoost #Fitness #Health #Wellness

Neuroscientists find beautiful music sparks unique brain connectivity patterns https://www.psypost.org/neuroscientists-find-that-beautiful-music-sparks-unique-brain-connectivity-patterns/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Neuroscience #MusicResearch #BrainConnectivity #AestheticExperience #SoundPerception

The trajectory of love: Study reveals how relationship satisfaction changes over time https://www.psypost.org/the-trajectory-of-love-study-reveals-how-relationship-satisfaction-changes-over-time/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #RelationshipGoals #LoveResearch #RelationshipSatisfaction #LoveJourney #EmotionalHealth

Cat attachment style impacts behavior and hormone levels, study finds https://www.psypost.org/cat-attachment-style-impacts-behavior-and-hormone-levels-study-finds/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #CatBehavior #PetResearch #AttachmentStyle #CatLove #HumanAnimalBond

Depression might unlock a more independent mind at the ballot box https://www.psypost.org/depression-might-unlock-a-more-independent-mind-at-the-ballot-box/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Depression #Voting #MentalHealth #BallotBox #IndependentThinking

Alcohol use disorder patients show brain structure changes that may underlie emotional distress https://www.psypost.org/alcohol-use-disorder-patients-show-brain-structure-changes-that-may-underlie-emotional-distress/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AlcoholUseDisorder #MentalHealth #BrainHealth #EmotionalDistress #Anxiety

Is the ‘bad boy’ appeal a myth? Study investigates Dark Triad attractiveness https://www.psypost.org/is-the-bad-boy-appeal-a-myth-study-investigates-dark-triad-attractiveness/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DarkTriad #BadBoyMyth #Attractiveness #MateSelection #Narcissism

Low user engagement limits effectiveness of digital mental health interventions https://www.psypost.org/low-user-engagement-limits-effectiveness-of-digital-mental-health-interventions/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #MentalHealth #DigitalTherapy #Depression #Anxiety #UserEngagement

Childhood neglect linked to slower working memory development, study finds https://www.psypost.org/childhood-neglect-linked-to-slower-working-memory-development-study-finds/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ChildhoodNeglect #CognitiveDevelopment #WorkingMemory #ExecutiveFunction #PsychologyResearch

Emotional support through words and touch: Study examines what works best https://www.psypost.org/emotional-support-through-words-and-touch-study-examines-what-works-best/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #EmotionalSupport #MentalHealth #SelfEsteem #SupportSystem #Hugs

New research uncovers ‘Miranda penalty’: Exercising the right to remain silent increases suspicion https://www.psypost.org/new-research-uncovers-miranda-penalty-exercising-the-right-to-remain-silent-increases-suspicion/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #MirandaRights #CriminalJustice #RightToRemainSilent #LawEnforcement #JusticeSystem

Gender and creativity: New study challenges traditional views https://www.psypost.org/gender-and-creativity-new-study-challenges-traditional-views/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #GenderEquality #Creativity #Empathy #RiskTaking #Psychology

How brain connectivity differs in healthy aging and semantic dementia https://www.psypost.org/how-brain-connectivity-differs-in-healthy-aging-and-semantic-dementia/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #HealthyAging #BrainConnectivity #SemanticDementia #CognitiveHealth #Neuroscience

Neuroimaging study links anhedonia to altered brain connectivity https://www.psypost.org/neuroimaging-study-links-anhedonia-to-altered-brain-connectivity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Neuroimaging #Anhedonia #Psychiatry #MentalHealth #BrainConnectivity

Shared reality in romantic relationships reduces uncertainty and boosts meaning in life, study finds https://www.psypost.org/shared-reality-in-romantic-relationships-reduces-uncertainty-and-boosts-meaning-in-life-study-finds/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #RomanticRelationships #SharedReality #MeaningInLife #RelationshipAdvice #CoConstructedUnderstanding

Identity fusion with Trump reinforced his election fraud claims and narratives of victimhood https://www.psypost.org/identity-fusion-with-trump-reinforced-his-election-fraud-claims-and-narratives-of-victimhood/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Trump #ElectionFraud #Victimhood #PoliticalLoyalty #IdentityFusion

Brain inflammation may be the reason behind muscle fatigue after infection and injury https://www.psypost.org/brain-inflammation-may-be-the-reason-behind-muscle-fatigue-after-infection-and-injury/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Neuroinflammation #MuscleFatigue #BrainHealth #ChronicDisease #Cytokines

Conservatives share more false claims in polarized settings, research reveals https://www.psypost.org/conservatives-share-more-false-claims-in-polarized-settings-research-reveals/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Misinformation #Polarization #PoliticalDebate #IngroupBias #FalseClaims

Harsh parenting linked to poorer emotional and social outcomes in children https://www.psypost.org/harsh-parenting-linked-to-poorer-emotional-and-social-outcomes-in-children/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #HarshParenting #ChildDevelopment #EmotionalWellbeing #ParentingStyles #MentalHealth

Adverse childhood experiences linked to increased defensive gun use through heightened threat sensitivity https://www.psypost.org/adverse-childhood-experiences-linked-to-increased-defensive-gun-use-through-heightened-threat-sensitivity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #DefensiveGunUse #ThreatSensitivity #GunSafety #MentalHealth

Semaglutide and liraglutide linked to lower alcohol-related hospitalization risk https://www.psypost.org/semaglutide-and-liraglutide-linked-to-lower-alcohol-related-hospitalization-risk/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Semaglutide #Liraglutide #AlcoholUseDisorder #DiabetesTreatment #MentalHealth

Cannabis use worsens reduced brain connectivity in young adults at risk for psychosis, study finds https://www.psypost.org/cannabis-use-worsens-reduced-brain-connectivity-in-young-adults-at-risk-for-psychosis-study-finds/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Cannabis #Psychosis #MentalHealth #BrainConnectivity #YoungAdults

Heightened psychopathy, cynicism, and threat perception linked to harassment of scientists https://www.psypost.org/heightened-psychopathy-cynicism-and-threat-perception-linked-to-harassment-of-scientists/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ScienceHarassment #Psychopathy #Cynicism #TrustInScience #Narcissism

Adolescent cannabis use and psychosis: Study finds shared risk factors and self-medication patterns https://www.psypost.org/adolescent-cannabis-use-and-psychosis-study-finds-shared-risk-factors-and-self-medication-patterns/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Cannabis #Adolescents #Psychosis #MentalHealth #SelfMedication

Study finds altered brain responses to anticipated threat in individuals with alcohol use disorder https://www.psypost.org/altered-brain-responses-to-threat-found-in-alcohol-use-disorder/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AlcoholUseDisorder #MentalHealth #AddictionAwareness #BrainResearch #ThreatReactivity

New research identifies key predictors of science success in young students https://www.psypost.org/new-research-identifies-key-predictors-of-science-success-in-young-students/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #ScienceEducation #StudentSuccess #STEM #EducationResearch #ConfidenceInLearning

Study links visual perception deficits in psychosis to altered brain connectivity https://www.psypost.org/study-links-visual-perception-deficits-in-psychosis-to-altered-brain-connectivity/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Psychosis #MentalHealth #VisualPerception #Neuroscience #BrainConnectivity

Neuroscience study reveals shared processing of human and dog facial expressions https://www.psypost.org/neuroscience-study-reveals-shared-processing-of-human-and-dog-facial-expressions/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Neuroscience #DogResearch #FacialExpressions #Empathy #AnimalBehavior

Oxytocin influences moral emotions and decisions, study shows https://www.psypost.org/oxytocin-influences-moral-emotions-and-decisions-study-shows/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Oxytocin #MoralDecisions #Empathy #Psychology #NasalSpray

Yet another study disputes link between conservatism and negativity bias https://www.psypost.org/yet-another-study-disputes-link-between-conservatism-and-negativity-bias/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Conservatism #NegativityBias #PoliticalPsychology #ResearchStudy #PsychologyNews

Estradiol levels may influence the success of exposure therapy in women, study finds https://www.psypost.org/estradiol-levels-may-influence-the-success-of-exposure-therapy-in-women-study-finds/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Estradiol #ExposureTherapy #AnxietyTreatment #MentalHealth #FearResponses

Sexualized self-presentation dominates visuals on dating apps, linked to negative body image https://www.psypost.org/sexualized-self-presentation-dominates-visuals-on-dating-apps-linked-to-negative-body-image/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DatingApps #BodyImage #SelfPresentation #WomenEmpowerment #VisualCulture

Study finds Camembert cheese compounds improve memory and learning https://www.psypost.org/study-finds-camembert-cheese-compounds-improve-memory-and-learning/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Camembert #CheeseLovers #BrainHealth #MemoryBoost #Learning

Psychology study uncovers a surprising fact about “mansplaining” https://www.psypost.org/psychology-study-uncovers-a-surprising-fact-about-mansplaining/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Psychology #Mansplaining #GenderStereotypes #RespectWomen #WomenEmpowerment

Study finds 75% of Facebook shares are made without reading the content https://www.psypost.org/study-finds-75-of-facebook-shares-are-made-without-reading-the-content/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SocialMedia #FacebookStudy #ContentConsumption #DigitalBehavior #PoliticalSharing

Newborn brains reveal innate ability to process complex sound patterns https://www.psypost.org/newborn-brains-reveal-innate-ability-to-process-complex-sound-patterns/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Newborns #BrainDevelopment #CognitiveScience #AuditoryProcessing #InfantResearch

Secure attachment linked to lower PTSD symptoms in children, study finds https://www.psypost.org/secure-attachment-linked-to-lower-ptsd-symptoms-in-children-study-finds/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SecureAttachment #PTSD #ChildTrauma #MentalHealth #ChildPsychology

Ancient viral DNA in the human genome protects against neurodegenerative diseases https://www.psypost.org/ancient-viral-dna-in-the-human-genome-protects-against-neurodegenerative-diseases/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #AncientViralDNA #HumanGenome #NeurodegenerativeDiseases #MultipleSclerosis #ALS

Neuroscience research finds brain changes linked to improvements during hoarding disorder treatment https://www.psypost.org/neuroscience-research-finds-brain-changes-linked-to-improvements-during-hoarding-disorder-treatment/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Neuroscience #BrainChanges #HoardingDisorder #CBT #MaladaptiveBeliefs

Psilocybin therapy offers relief from multiple psychiatric symptoms in cancer patients https://www.psypost.org/psilocybin-therapy-offers-relief-from-multiple-psychiatric-symptoms-in-cancer-patients/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PsilocybinTherapy #Psychotherapy #CancerPatients #PsychiatricSymptoms #MentalHealth

Women’s interest in strong men adapts to environmental cues of potential threat https://www.psypost.org/womens-interest-in-strong-men-adapts-to-environmental-cues-of-potential-threat/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #StrongMen #EnvironmentalCues #PotentialThreat #Research #SocialPreferences