NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
A preventive neurologist shares 2 overlooked dementia risk factors
A preventive neurologist said hearing and vision loss are associated with a higher risk of dementia and cognitive decline.
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AddictionAug 3, 2026
Ex-NRL player Luke Bateman alleges gambling company offered him drugs
A former professional rugby league player says gambling company employees offered to secure him illicit drugs to "strengthen" their relationship when he was in the grips of a financially crippling ...
Multi-tiered systems of supportAug 3, 2026
Washoe County schools offer mental health support, back-to-school tips ahead of new year
District points families to counselors, online tools and community partnerships as students prepare to return ...
Social PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Most Americans prefer non-violent border enforcement, study finds
Most Americans favor nonviolent measures, such as temporary barricades, over violent measures, like the use of rubber bullets, by border enforcement officers toward undocumented migrants on the southern border, a UCL-led…
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Nevada Health Authority invests $50M in rural healthcare workforce
Nevada is directing more than $50 million toward rural healthcare, with a focus on recruiting and retaining doctors, nurses, and other providers in small communities across the state.
ResearchAug 3, 2026
New study reveals how culture shapes our attraction to people who flaunt their wealth
A recent study published in the International Marketing Review suggests that flaunting luxury experiences online, rather than material goods, can make people appear more attractive. However, this effect depends heavily…
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
A single-cell brain map let AI predict grammar, meaning and context in speech
Speech begins before a word reaches the mouth. In recordings from individual brain cells, researchers found patterns that anticipated meaning, grammatical roles and sentence structure during natural ...
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Study identifies link between caregiver-child relationship, ADHD symptoms
Research from Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Mental Health Innovation provides new evidence that the way caregivers interact with children when they're very young can protect against the negative effects…
AddictionAug 3, 2026
Ben Affleck opens up about addiction recovery, says “overpriced rehabs” aren’t the answer
Ben Affleck’s 2021 comments about alcohol addiction recovery are trending again as he discusses rehab, suffering and his journey to sobriety.
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Scientists may have found aging’s hidden trigger for brain disease
Scientists have identified a molecular switch that may help explain why aging makes the brain more vulnerable to diseases such as ALS and Huntington’s. In worms, the protein EPS8 builds up with age and triggers signaling…
Sport & PerformanceAug 3, 2026
Toronto Maple Leafs hire Andy O'Brien to oversee NHL team's sport performance
The Toronto Maple Leafs have made Andy O'Brien the team's vice-president of sport performance. O'Brien will oversee the NHL club's strength and conditioning, sport science and nut ...
ProfessionAug 3, 2026
Can Utilitarianism Replace Ethics?
To deal with these situations, there is no better tool than utilitarianism, for it makes those trade-offs explicit and transparent, whereas other ethical theories offer little more than the ...
ResearchAug 3, 2026
Unconscious narcissism is linked to an avoidance of forgiveness
People with hidden antagonistic traits may struggle to forgive others on a deeply automatic level. New research indicates that unconscious narcissism is linked to interpersonal avoidance and reduced benevolence, even…
Health PsychologyAug 3, 2026
80 years of Harvard research confirm it: neither money nor perfect health is what makes you happy past 60
Happiness after 60 is built day by day Contrary to popular belief, happiness may not depend only on major life events. According to several researchers in positive psychology, it is often the small ...
Social PsychologyAug 3, 2026
How digital interferences shape parent-child time
New research is giving children a voice in understanding how technological interruptions affect parent-child relationships. A paper, "Distracted, Interrupted, or Disrupted: A Pathway Model of Technoference," led by…
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Children's Health expands pediatric behavioral health services in Plano
Children's Health is expanding pediatric behavioral health services in Plano with the addition of four specialized outpatient programs at Children's Medical Center Plano, increasing access to mental ...
Health PsychologyAug 3, 2026
What would it take to get peptides on the shelf?
An FDA advisory panel recently voted to green-light some popular peptides. The decision brought enormous attention to the market for these products — and concerns about the unregulated supply.
TraumaAug 3, 2026
Del Rae Behavioral Health Offers Trauma-Informed Outpatient Treatment in San Diego
Sorrento Valley-Based Behavioral Health Center Provides EMDR, Brain Mapping, and Personalized Trauma Care Without ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Study links excessive screen time to poorer body image in teens with skin conditions
A recent study has observed that teenagers who face skin conditions and spend more time scrolling on social media may develop poor body image issues.
NeuropsychologyAug 3, 2026
Two new compounds could reveal hidden drivers of Alzheimer’s disease
Vanderbilt researchers created the first selective compound designed to inhibit TAOK-1, a poorly understood protein connected to Alzheimer’s disease. They also discovered a second compound that activates the entire TAOK…
PsychologyAug 3, 2026
11 brutal observations about human psychology that may change the way you understand people
Some patterns may be uncomfortable to accept, but recognizing them can help you build healthier relationships with the people around you.
ResearchAug 3, 2026
Scientists discover new insights into how mindfulness practices shift the brain’s neural landscape
Three recent studies detail how mindfulness, self-compassion, and group therapy reduce harsh self-judgment. These psychological improvements correspond with physical changes in how the brain's emotional and executive…
Social MediaAug 3, 2026
Early Social Media Use Linked to Lower Grades Years Later, Study Finds
The researchers observed that the negative impact on grades intensifies over time, meaning that students who opened social media accounts in the sixth grade get worse grades in math than other peers ...
Cognitive PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Consciousness Is The Wrong Test For AI
Whether AI is conscious sounds like a yes-or-no question. It also sounds like a test of whether we owe AI anything. Both assumptions may be wrong.
Positive PsychologyAug 3, 2026
#hauora: New Wellbeing Journal Blends Mātauranga Māori and Psychology to Help People Reconnect with Mauri
A new wellbeing journal grounded in mātauranga Māori and modern psychology is inviting New Zealanders to deepen their understanding of mauri and develop practical ways to nurture their hauora through ...
AI & TechnologyAug 3, 2026
Your Guide To The Best Online LGBTQIA+ Therapy
Here are some of the advantages of online therapy, according to Dr. Spann: Convenience: One of the biggest draws of online therapy is the ability for LGBTQIA+ people to meet with a mental health ...
AI & TechnologyAug 3, 2026
10 Best Online Therapy Platforms In 2026: Tested & Reviewed
Note: This ranking represents therapy and psychologist visits only—psychiatry and medication management services may be available on some platforms as a separate service or for an additional cost. Mos ...
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Mental health minister's contract promise to community providers yet to be honoured
There's "incredible disappointment" among community mental health providers that a promise of multi-year contracts is yet to be honoured, an industry representative says.
Mental HealthAug 3, 2026
Is your sleep tracker actually making you sleep worse? What to know about orthosomnia and sleep anxiety
Is your sleep tracker making you anxious about sleep? Experts explain orthosomnia, tracker accuracy and how to break the cycle.
Child PsychologyAug 3, 2026
Can people with ADHD focus? A psychiatrist debunks the myth
Ask most people what ADHD looks like, and they'll describe someone who simply can't pay attention. But that's not quite right. People with ADHD don't struggle to focus so much as they struggle to ...