Scientists tested three wake-up routines. One type of bedroom lighting clearly stood out.
Could a bit of morning sunlight be the secret to waking up refreshed? A new study suggests the timing of natural light exposure may make all the difference.
PsyPost > NewsCaffeine metabolite 1-MX boosts memory and brain health, study finds
New evidence suggests 1-MX, derived from caffeine, may enhance learning and protect the brain from age-related decline.
PsyPost > NewsScientists link antidepressants to long-lasting genital numbness in young people
Young antidepressant users may face enduring sexual side effects, according to a large study examining post-treatment genital sensitivity.
PsyPost > NewsMost political content on smartphones appears in brief, fleeting bursts
Political exposure on smartphones is surprisingly brief and infrequent—and most of it doesn’t come from news apps, researchers found.
PsyPost > NewsNew psychology research reveals the paradoxical benefits of viewing tragic art
Viewing sad, emotionally intense art can stir both sorrow and pleasure—and may even help people feel more connected and compassionate.
PsyPost > NewsMost TikTok fitspiration content promotes misinformation and unrealistic body ideals
TikTok’s popular fitness hashtags are flooded with idealized bodies, objectifying imagery, and questionable health advice, according to a recent study.
PsyPost > NewsAuthoritarian attitudes are linked to MAGA support—except among women of color, researchers find
A new study suggests that support for the MAGA agenda is driven by authoritarian beliefs—but only among certain race-gender groups, with white women aligning closely with white men and women of color showing the least support.
PsyPost > NewsWomen unconsciously tune into infant distress, regardless of parental status, study finds
Sad baby faces grab women’s attention even when presented subliminally, according to new research, revealing a hidden layer of sensitivity to infant emotions.
PsyPost > NewsAgnostics are more indecisive, neurotic, and prone to maximizing choices, distinguishing them from atheists and Christians
Far from a midpoint between belief and disbelief, agnosticism shows a unique psychological makeup, new research published in Self & Identity suggests.
PsyPost > NewsWildfires in Canada left psychological scars: Study finds high PTSD and stress levels
New research finds nearly half of surveyed wildfire survivors in Alberta and Nova Scotia suffered from PTSD symptoms or low resilience.
PsyPost > NewsNew study uncovers how poor sleep sets the stage for nightmares—but not the other way around
Nightmares often follow a night of disrupted sleep, according to new research—but having a nightmare doesn’t necessarily cause worse sleep afterward.
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