Psychology
Are Scents of Nature an Untapped Well-Being Boost?
Health
Summary: A new study urges researchers to explore how the smells of nature impact human health and well-being. While the visual aspects ...
Gut Bacteria Influence Fairness Perception
Health
Summary: A new study finds that manipulating gut bacteria through probiotic and prebiotic supplements can increase altruistic punishment behavior in humans. Participants ...
Stress May Boost Helping Behavior When Witnessing Injustice
Health
Summary: A new study finds that acute stress experienced while witnessing injustice can make people more likely to help victims rather than ...
How Gossip Shapes Cooperation – Neuroscience News
Science
Summary: A new study explores how gossip influences cooperation and behavior. Researchers found that gossip helps maintain social order by spreading information ...
Exercise Warps Time Perception – Neuroscience News
Health
Summary: People perceive time as moving slower when they are exercising compared to resting or post-exercise. The research involved participants undergoing a ...
High-Potency Cannabis Linked to Youth Psychosis
Health
Summary: Young individuals who use high-potency cannabis between ages 16 and 18 are twice as likely to experience psychosis by their mid-twenties ...
Mom’s Stress Hormone Shapes Child’s IQ
Health
Summary: Elevated cortisol levels during the third trimester of pregnancy are linked to lower IQ scores in 7-year-old boys, but not in ...
Gut Microbes Influence Autism-Related Behaviors
Health
Summary: A new study demonstrates the profound influence of gut microbes on behavior, particularly in the context of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). ...
Reciprocal Relationship Between Depression and Exercise
Health
Summary: Researchers uncovered a reciprocal relationship between depression and physical activity in adults. The findings reveal that current depression symptoms can deter ...
40 Percent of Mental Illnesses Linked to Childhood Maltreatment
Health
Summary: Up to 40% of prevalent mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, stem from childhood maltreatment. The study estimates ...
