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PsychopharmacologyCannabis oil might help with drug-resistant epilepsy, study suggests
Cognitive ScienceThese common sounds can impair your learning, according to new psychology research
New research suggests that certain sounds associated with illness—like coughing and sniffling—may interfere with learning by distracting people during educational tasks. In a recent study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science, …
Social PsychologyPersonality may be a key factor connecting negative parenting experiences to adult challenges
Adults who report having experienced cold, abusive, or controlling parenting during childhood tend to face greater difficulties in daily life—and these problems may be partly explained by their personality traits, …
Mental HealthCholine imbalance in the brain linked to with cognitive symptoms in young depression patients
Young adults with major depressive disorder show distinct metabolic signals in two brain regions, and the pattern differs between those who struggle on thinking tasks and those who do not. …
Mental HealthSedentary time linked to faster brain aging in older adults, study finds
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A neuroimaging study of older adults found that those who spent more time …
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 …