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These research articles involve many aspects of psychology such as cognitive psychology, depression studies, mental health, stress, happiness and neuropsychology, Scroll below for more specific categories.

The Psychological Impact of Forced Human-Pet Separation

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 deep emotional bonds between humans and pets.

Music’s Healing Notes: Traits Trump Genre for Stress Relief

Specific characteristics of music, rather than genre, play a crucial role in stress recovery. The research, involving 470 participants, identified that stress-relieving songs often share common features, regardless of their musical style. compared to those who listened to random musical notes. This research highlights the importance of focusing on audio characteristics over genres in music therapy.

Income Gap Influences Friendships in Adolescents

A new study reveals that adolescents from low-income families are less socially integrated in school compared to their higher-income peers, regardless of the school's socioeconomic context. Analyzing data from 4,787 Swedish children in 235 school classes, researchers found that income status significantly impacts friendships, with students from poorer households having fewer friends.

Bystander Support Reduces Antisocial Behavior

A new study emphasizes the crucial role of bystanders in confronting anti-social behavior. Three studies showed that bystander support reinforces social norms and discourages harmful conduct, while silence or subject-changing undermines these efforts.

Menopause Symptoms Reduced by Cold Water Swimming

Cold water swimming significantly eases menopausal symptoms. Surveying 1114 women, with 785 experiencing menopause, researchers found improvements in anxiety, mood swings, low mood, and hot flushes among participants.

Can A Furry Fruit Help Boost Mood and Mental Health?

Researchers found that kiwifruit rapidly improves mood and vitality, with effects noticeable in just four days. The study involved an 8-week intervention with 155 adults with low vitamin C levels, comparing the effects of vitamin C supplements, placebo, and kiwifruit.

New Biomarker Measures Infant Stress and Development Risks

Researchers discovered a biomarker that can predict the impact of early toxic stress on infant cognitive development and health. The study used F2-isoprostane, a marker for oxidative stress, to assess the effects of adversity on mothers and infants.

Self-Compassion Is Key to Happier Romantic Relationships

Self-compassion in romantic relationships leads to greater happiness for both partners. The research, involving 209 heterosexual couples, shows that particularly men benefit when their partner practices self-compassion.

Rumination Alters Brain’s Response to Social Rejection

A new study reveals that adolescent girls who ruminate show distinct brain activity patterns when facing social rejection. Using fMRI scans, the research demonstrates increased activity in brain areas related to self-concept and emotional states in girls prone to rumination.

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Stressful Life Events Linked to Poor Biological Health

Researchers have found a strong link between stressful life events and deteriorating biological health. Analyzing blood concentrations of four key biomarkers in over 4,900 participants, the study reveals how stress disrupts the immune, nervous, and endocrine systems' communication, increasing the risk of illnesses like cardiovascular disease and depression.

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Anxiety and Testosterone Linked to Brain Receptor

A new study identified a crucial link between anxiety disorders and the brain receptor TACR3, as well as testosterone. This groundbreaking research found that rodents with high anxiety had low TACR3 levels in the hippocampus, a key area for learning and memory.

Cannabis May Enhance Empathy and Brain Connectivity

A study examining the effects of cannabis on empathy reveals intriguing findings. Regular cannabis users showed greater emotional comprehension and heightened functional connectivity in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), a brain region crucial for empathy.

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