Category: Psychology
How Chronic Procrastination Can Harm Your Mental and Physical Health, According to a Major Study
Key Takeaways: Procrastination linked to higher depression, anxiety, and stress. Increases risk of upper body pain and poor sleep. Tied to less exercise, more loneliness, and money problems. Effects …Alcohol’s Pull: What Drunken Monkeys Reveal About Evolution and Human Addiction
Key Takeaways Wild spider monkeys regularly consume naturally fermented fruits with 1–2% alcohol content. This behavior supports the “drunken monkey hypothesis,” suggesting humans may have evolved a preference for …
As War with Gaza and Iran Escalates, 19-Year Study Warns of Another Surge in Benzodiazepine Use—and a Growing Psychological Toll in Israel
Key Takeaways Benzodiazepine use in Israel has historically spiked during times of war, and it’s likely rising again during the current Gaza and Iran conflicts. A 19-year study shows …
Psychological Study Shows That Sugar Dating Often Features Emotional Intimacy and Reciprocal Influence Between Partners
Key Takeaways: Sugar dating often involves emotional connection, not just financial gain. Power is shared more equally than expected, with sugar babies often setting terms. Participants seek both practical …
The Secret to Looking Better in Photos Isn’t a Filter—It’s Who You Stand Next To, Study Shows
Key Takeaways People look better when seen next to less attractive faces. Emotional contrast—not just looks—shapes first impressions. The effect appears in dating, hiring, and everyday social settings. Advertisers …
Study Shows People Prefer Feminine Faces Across Cultures — But Would That Change in Times of Crisis?
Key Takeaways People across cultures preferred more feminine features — even in men’s faces. Cultural background and sexual orientation shape facial preferences in unique ways. Bisexual participants had their …
Burnout Latest Facts: Causes, Risk Factors, Symptoms, Treatment and How to Protect Yourself at Work?
Key Takeaways: Burnout results from prolonged work stress, leading to physical and mental exhaustion. It differs from depression and stems from the body’s inability to recover. Risk factors include …
AI’s Impact on Jobs: Conflicting Messages from the Companies Leading the Charge
Key Takeaways: AI’s impact goes beyond automation, reshaping not just work but personal identity and economic stability. Job displacement spans a wide range of fields, from creative arts to …