Wellbeing May Help Protect Memory in Middle Age

Summary: A new 16-year study of over 10,000 adults finds that higher wellbeing is linked to better memory performance in middle age. Researchers tracked participants’ psychological wellbeing and memory recall,…

Personality Politics: What Makes a Successful Politician?

Summary: A new study identifies humor, charm, and courage as crucial traits for successful politicians. Researchers found that aspiring politicians embark on challenging careers driven by a mix of ambition,…

The Psychological Impact of Forced Human-Pet Separation

Summary: A new study reveals the psychological and safety risks associated with forced separation of people from their pets in crises like domestic violence and natural disasters. The research highlights…

The Stealthy Scars of Bias-Driven Bullying

Summary: A U.S. national study highlights the amplified trauma experienced by students victimized due to bias, such as ethnicity or sexuality. The study analyzed responses from over 2,200 bullied students…

The Language of Lies: How Hate Speech Engages Our Neural Wiring to Foster Division

Summary: Researchers analyze the language of dictators and hate groups, uncovering a common use of dehumanizing metaphors to fuel hatred. Such metaphors ‘switch on’ neural pathways in the brain, bypassing…