How COVID-19 has affected mental health in the US
How has COVID-19 affected mental health in the US? A representative study shows how and why the pandemic had such an impact, which will help…
Category: Psychology
Has cannabis legalization changed kids’ drug use?
Does the legalization of recreational marijuana for adults increase it's use among teenagers?
Going under anesthesia as a teen may change how alcohol affects you
Adolescence, anesthesia, and alcohol: a recipe for a captivating new study. Is anesthesia in adolescence affecting our relationship with…
Poor sleep found to predict depression symptoms in pre-teens
Can poor sleep predict depression symptoms up to a year later in pre-teens? New research supports this hypothesis.
What happens when astronaut teams don’t get along?
Professor Contractor Noshir knows how to help you get along better with your coworkers. He studies the interpersonal dynamics of crews in…
Does science have anything to say about cancel culture?
Whether it’s cartoons, advertisement strategies, rappers, or even podcasts, in the last few years Americans have been speaking out and…
Oxytocin slows down aging in lonely prairie voles
Loneliness ages you faster. But hormones can help! A recent study shows that oxytocin prevents cellular aging in lonely prairie voles.
Could the “overview effect” calm political polarization?
Have you ever been angered by someone else’s opinion? Did you understand where the person was coming from before disagreeing? Here’s how…
How PTSD messes with your brain’s memory centers
Ever feel like you can’t control your own memories? Suffer from too many unwanted recollections, and too little access to important…
Cortisol, not testosterone, can help you get a date
A new study finds that higher cortisol levels before, but not during, a speed-dating event makes men more popular with women. It depends on…