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Mental HealthSedentary time linked to faster brain aging in older adults, study finds
Mental HealthPeople with short-video addiction show altered brain responses during decision-making
A new brain imaging study suggests that people who report symptoms of addiction to short-form video platforms—such as TikTok or Instagram Reels—may be less sensitive to financial losses and make …
Mental HealthProbiotics show promise for reducing hyperactivity in young children with autism and ADHD
Scientists continue to hunt for safe ways to ease the day-to-day challenges faced by children with autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. A new randomized, placebo-controlled trial published in Research …
NeuroscienceNeuroscientists detect decodable imagery signals in brains of people with aphantasia
A new brain imaging study published in Current Biology has uncovered surprising neural activity in people with aphantasia—a condition where individuals report being unable to form mental images. Although they …
Mental HealthNumber of children affected by parental substance use has surged to 19 million, study finds
About 1 in 4 U.S. children – nearly 19 million – have at least one parent with substance use disorder. This includes parents who misuse alcohol, marijuana, prescription opioids or …
Social PsychologyNew study finds link between sexism and denial of male victimhood in relationships
A new study published in Psychology of Men & Masculinities has found that people are more likely to believe myths that minimize or dismiss male victims of intimate partner violence …
Mental HealthNew research reveals emotional control deficits in generalized anxiety disorder
A study of individuals with generalized anxiety disorder in China found that they exhibit unusual patterns of affective inhibition and perform worse on tasks requiring affective shifting, compared to healthy …