People in the United States who have sex fewer than a dozen times a year appear more likely to die during follow-up if they carry extra abdominal fat or score …
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Social PsychologyPsychopathic tendencies may be associated with specific hormonal patterns
A new study published in Psychology & Neuroscience suggests that hormone levels in the body may be connected to psychopathic personality traits, particularly during adolescence and early adulthood. The research …
Mental HealthHighly irritable teens are more likely to bully others, but anxiety mitigates this tendency
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A study of adolescents found that social anxiety weakens the association between irritability …
NeuroscienceDysfunction within the sensory processing cortex of the brain is associated with insomnia, study finds
A neuroimaging study comparing individuals with insomnia to healthy adults found disrupted connectivity in the sensory processing cortex and subcortical nuclei of the brain among those with insomnia. This dysfunction …
PsychopharmacologyFascinating new advances in psychedelic science reveal how they may heal the mind
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. New studies are revealing how psychedelics interact with neural circuits, receptor systems, and …
Mental HealthNeuroscientists shed new light on how heroin disrupts prefrontal brain function
A new study published in Neuropsychopharmacology sheds light on how heroin exposure alters brain function related to social interaction and drug craving. Researchers found that a specific group of brain …
Mental HealthNew research identifies four distinct health pathways linked to Alzheimer’s disease
A large study of electronic health records has uncovered four common patterns of medical conditions that tend to unfold in the years leading up to an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. These …