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A person's underlying personality traits influence how often they use conversational artificial intelligence, largely depending on whether they feel the tool elevates their social status and how confident they are at operating it.

A new longitudinal study reveals that specific brain wave patterns emerging around age nine can reliably predict whether a child will develop anxiety or depression during their teenage years, opening the door for proactive mental health interventions.

Researchers have discovered that damage to specific communication pathways in the brain makes it harder to suppress unwanted traumatic memories, leading to intense, "here-and-now" flashbacks for people with PTSD.

The popular book The Body Keeps the Score has mainstreamed the idea that the body stores repressed traumatic memories. However, memory researchers warn this controversial concept risks reviving debunked theories and promoting therapies that generate false memories.

What do narcissists and psychopaths actually value in life? A new meta-analysis reveals that people with "Dark Triad" personality traits are driven heavily by a desire for personal power and stimulation, while showing a strong aversion to helping others.

Do genes dictate academic success? A new study of European twins shows the answer depends on where you live. Different school systems and family backgrounds can actually change how much a student's natural ability matters in the classroom.

Glucosamine is a popular arthritis remedy, but it may be dangerous for those with early memory loss. New research indicates this sugar molecule disrupts brain chemistry, accelerating both Alzheimer's disease progression and mortality rates.

A recent study reveals a continuous cycle between an inflated ego and climbing the social ladder. While grandiose narcissism drives people to seek status, successfully gaining that status appears to fuel their narcissism even further.

For the first time, researchers connected a person's overall genetic risk for ADHD to specific irregularities in how their brain coordinates attention. The finding bridges the gap between inherited DNA and observable neurological changes.

A recent study in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry suggests that a single dose of psilocybin, paired with psychological support, may rapidly and safely reduce chronic suicidal thoughts in adults with severe, treatment-resistant depression.

Using virtual reality, researchers found that children who take physical risks during playtime develop better hazard-assessment skills. The study highlights how a cultural embrace of adventurous play helps kids safely navigate complex real-world environments.

People who recognize the limits of their own knowledge are more open to negative feedback. A new psychological investigation reveals that intellectually humble individuals bypass defensive instincts and actively choose criticism that helps them grow.

A third grader's afternoon restlessness might predict their educational future. Researchers tracking students with wearable devices found that the ability to sustain self-control throughout the school day strongly correlates with lifelong academic achievement.

People with depression often describe feeling stuck. Now, researchers have found a physical basis for this sensation, mapping an altered energy landscape that traps the brain in maladaptive loops and restricts cognitive flexibility.

A recent study reveals that negative feedback can actually boost women's creative performance. However, women who strongly identify with traditional feminine traits tend to struggle more after facing such criticism.

A new study of over 8,000 young adults reveals that individuals with paraphilic interests, such as voyeurism or fetishism, are more likely to experience sexual dysfunctions like erectile dysfunction and orgasmic disorder.

New research in Applied Research in Quality of Life indicates that being perceived as unattractive during adolescence predicts a shorter lifespan. Interestingly, this increased mortality risk appears to affect women.

A new study found that omega-3 fatty acids preserve neurons and maintain healthy breathing rates in mice with Parkinson's disease. The findings suggest fish oil could be a vital add-on therapy for patients facing respiratory complications.

We are fairly good at detecting our partner’s attachment style, but our own insecurities often bias our judgment. New research shows that when we perceive our partners as anxious, we naturally step up to offer more affection.

Most empathy research relies on static photos or written surveys. A new study recording natural, face-to-face conversations reveals that psychopathic traits disrupt how people physically and emotionally sync up with others in the real world.