Category: Psychology
Study Shows Link between Antibiotic Use in Midlife and Cognitive Impairment
Key Takeaways: Long-term antibiotic use in midlife may be linked to later-life cognitive decline in women. This link may stem from disruptions to gut bacteria, which affect brain health …Study Examines Public Reactions to Sex Differences in Intelligence: Male-Favoring Results Viewed More Negatively
Key Findings Research suggesting male superiority over women in certain spheres of life is often viewed less favorably than research that shows the opposite. Perceived harm to women may …Insomnia: Understanding Its Causes, Long-Term Risks, and Science-Backed Strategies for Restoring Healthy Sleep
Sleeping disorders affect 70 million Americans. People who suffer from insomnia have trouble sleeping: they have trouble falling asleep, wake up too early, or even during the night. When …Depression and Anxiety May Raise Thyroid Disease Risk, While Thyroid Issues Could Worsen Anxiety, Studies Show
Key Takeaways People with depression or anxiety have a higher chance of developing thyroid problems like hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, up to 84% higher with severe symptoms. Treating thyroid inflammation …Aggressively Chasing Happiness Depletes Mental Energy, Weakening Self-Control and Satisfaction
Key Takeaways: Actively pursuing happiness can reduce self-control and mental energy, leading to lower life satisfaction. Studies show that happiness-seeking competes with self-regulation for limited mental resources, causing quicker …
Early Exposure to Structural Sexism Accelerates Memory Decline in Women by Up to Nine Years
Key Takeaways: 9-Year Cognitive Gap: Women born in high-sexism states (e.g., Mississippi) experience memory decline equivalent to 9 additional years of aging compared to those in low-sexism states (e.g., …
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 …