Category: Mental Health
The Psychology of Culture Wars: How the Elite Divide and Manipulate the Masses
In the United States (U.S.), politics has now been dominated by cultural conflicts that make citizens fight against one another over issues like gun rights, abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and …
Anhedonia Latest Facts: Causes, Types, Diagnosis and Treatment
A person who develops anhedonia loses interest in activities that they used to appreciate before, like riding bicycles, cooking, dancing, and hugging. The activities that were once used to …
Chronic Stress Affects Male and Female Brains Differently, Mouse Study Finds
Key Takeaways: Male and female brains respond to stress differently at the cellular level. Chronic stress alters brain cells in male mice but leaves female mice relatively unaffected. These …Moderate Drinking May Also Contribute to a Decline in Cognitive Function
Some drink it because of the euphoria it induces, and others to get over a bad situation. While there are countless reasons why people drink alcohol, the fact remains …Scientists Uncover New Ways to Suppress Traumatic Memories and Enhance Positive Ones
What if scientists could manipulate the brain to control the emotional power of memories? Steve Ramirez, a Boston University neuroscientist, believes a small structure in the brain could hold …Cultural Virginity Norms in Conservative Societies May Contribute to Higher Prevalence of Premarital Anal Sex
Importance of Virginity In many conservative societies, premarital sexual relationships are deemed immoral. Virginity is valued as a noble attribute, traditionally reserved for a lawful spouse at marriage. However, …
Men Are 20 Times More Likely to Get Killed during Police Encounters Compared to Women, Regardless of Skin Color
African-American men are more likely to die in contact with police than to win scratch-offs, according to one of the study’s authors. African American men’s vulnerability to police has …