Psychology

Severe mental problems may increase COVID-19 death risk

In a new study, researchers found that people with severe mental disorders have a strongly increased risk of dying from COVID-19. Among the elderly, the...

These 3 mental health problems contribute to violent offenses

In a new study, researchers found many people with violent offenses suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), panic disorder and alcohol use disorder. They discovered...

What is personality? New study reveals different perspectives

An individual's personality does not lie in their behavior or their genes but in the brain, according to a new theoretical study. Do you value...

This small habit may reduce erectile function in men

Pornography has been increasingly available via the internet since around 2007. This has led to a rapid uptake in use, but there is little information...

Scientists find new way to reduce obsessive-compulsive behaviors

In a new study, researchers found that applying low-frequency electrical stimulation to a brain region of obsessive-compulsive behavior patients proved to be effective in...

Self-control in childhood linked to success later in life

In a new study, researchers found a link between the degree of self-control during childhood and success later on in life. The research was conducted...

New nature lover? It’s possibly a COVID-19 side effect

In a new study, researchers found that 26% of people visiting parks during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic had rarely—or never—visited nature...

Doing this may harm your memory and attention, Stanford study shows

The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but they can also provide insightful glimpses into memory. In a new study, researchers found they...

Sitting is not always bad for older people’s brain health, study finds

In a new study, researchers found that when it comes to the brain and cognition, sitting is not always bad for older people, so...

Even mild stress may harm your brain functions, study shows

The notion that a bit of stress makes people perform better has been baked into our everyday lives. In a new study, researchers found that...