Better emotional skills in childhood are linked to stronger reading comprehension years later, according to new research.

A new study published in The Journal of Positive Psychology suggests that adolescents who become more grateful over time are less likely to experience depression—especially when their gratitude boosts ...

Many young Australians think sexual strangulation is safe. Experts say it’s not—and the risks are serious.

New research published in Self & Identity suggests that not all forms of patriotism carry the same moral implications. Those who express uncritical, nationalistic forms of love for country often ...

Adults diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than those without the condition ...

Men who regularly use cannabis or synthetic cannabinoids report significantly lower sexual satisfaction, desire, and erectile function compared to non-users, according to a new study published in The ...

A new study published in Biological Psychology has found that people with higher levels of psychopathic meanness show weaker brain responses when viewing emotional facial expressions—including fear, ...

Recent research found that individuals who were socially disconnected—lonely, socially isolated, or lacking social support—had a higher incidence of all 11 categories of medical conditions tracked in ...

In today’s polarized political landscape, the ability to understand and empathize with those across the aisle has reached concerning lows. New research published in Personality & Social Psychology ...

A large study has found that different types of beverages are linked to the likelihood of developing depression and anxiety disorders. The study, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, found ...

A study of undergraduate students in California found that extraverted individuals with pronounced autotelic personality traits—those who engage in activities purely for the experience—were more ...

New research published in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy suggests that small shifts in how the brain processes information could serve as early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, even in people who ...