psychology
Research from Ohio State finds that acetaminophen affects our emotions.
Symptoms of mental illness in children are often dismissed as “going through a phase.”
Another study confirms the positive effects of psychedelics on mental health.
Is indulging in erotic content good or bad for your sex life?
A new study used artificial intelligence to analyze relationship data from thousands of couples.
Leaning too far in either direction is a recipe for stagnation and perhaps even failure.
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Six in 10 people say poor mental health impacts their concentration at work.
There are pros and cons to owning a pet as a marginalized individual.
The goal of this large-scale study was to provide actionable information on how to avoid depression or decrease depressive symptoms.
A new study shows that naming conventions will change how infants represent objects in their memories.
The finding is remarkably similar to the Dunning-Kruger effect, which describes how incompetent people tend to overestimate their own competency.
Some anxiety is natural, but it doesn’t have to control your life.
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Viewing art that doesn’t look like anything makes your brain take extra steps to try and get it.
There are several things both men and women can do to actively boost low libido, according to research.
A new Harvard study finds that the language you use affects patient outcome.
SEAL training is the ultimate test of both mental and physical strength.
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Emotional intelligence is a skill sought by many employers. Here’s how to raise yours.
Several experts have weighed in on our sometimes morbid curiosity and fascination with true crime.
Finding a balance between job satisfaction, money, and lifestyle is not easy.
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Join the lauded author of Range in conversation with best-selling author and poker pro Maria Konnikova!
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Getting what you want often requires choosing the right strategy.
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Mexico City, already progressive, takes more steps to protect its LGBT+ citizens.
While this has been a popular debate, the evidence suggests there isn’t a strong link between pornography use and erectile dysfunction (ED).
What happens when someone you respect doesn’t treat others with dignity?
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Join Maria Konnikova live at 11am EDT tomorrow on Big Think!
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Passion makes challenges enjoyable, but it may have little use in schools.
A new study from Ohio State University details implicit bias.
Teaching your child metacognitive techniques can improve their learning and life skills.
Even non-academic experiences can inspire meaningful moments of learning and self-reflection.
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Addiction is not a moral failure. It is a learning disorder, and viewing it otherwise stops communities and policy makers from the ultimate goal: harm reduction.
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