Psychology
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Study of 395 Families Says Having a Sister Protects Teen Mental Health
A Brigham Young study of 395 families found teens with a loving sister felt less lonely, guilty, and self-conscious, with…
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Researchers Tracked 404 Adults for 14 Days. Hugs Cut Their Cold Risk.
Researchers tracked 404 adults for 14 days, exposed them to a cold virus, and found frequent hugs predicted fewer infections…
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3 Weeks of Gratitude Letters Changed Brain Activity, Study Found
A 2016 fMRI study found that just three weekly gratitude letters produced measurable brain changes in the medial prefrontal cortex…
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Scientists Reveal What Prayer Actually Does To Your Brain
Brain scans of nuns, monks, and longtime meditators show measurable shifts in attention and self-referential networks during contemplative prayer.
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Why Moms of Three Are the Most Stressed, According to Research
A national survey of 7,000 mothers found those raising three children report higher stress than moms of one, two, four,…
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Scientists Warn Constant Childhood Criticism Reshapes a Kid’s Brain
Scientists report that constant childhood criticism leaves measurable marks on the developing brain, altering circuits that govern attention, mood, and…
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Scientists Found Loved Ones’ Brains Sync Up, And It Changes Everything
A 2024 meta-analysis of 17 hyperscanning studies found brains of close partners synchronize during real interaction, supporting a biological basis…
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Pediatricians Warn: First Smartphone Before 13 Linked to 31% Higher Depression Risk
New research links a first smartphone before age 13 to a 31% jump in depression risk and worse adult mental…
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Scientists Warn The Voice In Your Head May Reshape Your Body
Harsh self-talk can keep the HPA axis switched on, raising cortisol and adding to allostatic load. Self-compassion appears to soften…
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UCLA Study: Women Who Call Their Homes Cluttered Show Flatter Cortisol Curves
A UCLA study found women who described their homes as cluttered showed flatter daily cortisol curves, a stress pattern linked…