Category: Psychology
UC Berkeley: All Humans Have 16 Facial Expressions in Common Regardless of Cultural Differences
Key takeaways: Humans share 16 core facial expressions across cultures. These expressions appear in similar social and emotional contexts. More research is needed to confirm how genuine these expressions …Scientists Identify Connection Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Anxiety Disorders
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive system illness where people with the condition suffer from bouts of unexpected diarrhea, stomach pain, constipation, bloating, and abnormal bowel habits. These …
Being Kind to Yourself May Reduce the Risk of Anxiety and Depression
Key Takeaways Self-kindness helps lower anxiety and depression. Self-criticism increases emotional distress. Self-compassion builds resilience and healthier habits. Mindfulness and shared humanity strengthen well-being. As of 2019, globally, an …
Age-Gap Relationships May Influence Men and Women Differently: Insights From a Landmark Study
Key Takeaways A landmark Danish registry study involving nearly 2 million married individuals found that men with wives 7–9 years younger had an 11% lower mortality risk, while women …
New Study Introduces Objective Method to Measure Creativity Through Word Associations
Key Takeaways: Researchers developed a simple, time-efficient test to measure creativity using word associations. The “divergent association task” calculates semantic distance between words to predict creative thinking. Findings could …Too Much Work, Stress, and Ironically Not Enough Work Could Give You a Stroke, Studies Show
Key Takeaways: Working long hours increases stroke risk – More than 10 hours a day raises the risk by 29%, or 45% after a decade. Even a standard 41-48 …
Identification of Gender-Specific Metabolic Markers in Blood for Suicidal Thoughts in Treatment-Resistant Depression: A UC San Diego Study
Key Takeaways: 5 blood markers linked to suicidal ideation identified, showing 85-90% accuracy in high-risk individuals. Unique markers for men and women, but mitochondrial dysfunction (impaired energy production) is …Is the Use of Psilocybin for the Treatment of Mental Health Disorders Haram (Forbidden) or Halal (Permissible) in Islam?
Key Findings: Recent studies show that psilocybin may be effective in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and addiction, often outperforming other treatments. Psilocybin’s mind-altering effects conflict with Quranic …