Psychology

Despite what you might think, sexting isn’t just about sex

Let's talk about sext. Sexting is extremely common among adults—but maybe not for the reasons you think. In a new study, researchers found that two-thirds of...

Sleep deprivation may be more harmful than we thought

In a new study, researchers found that sleep deprivation affects health much more than prior theories have suggested. This one of the largest sleep studies...

Dogs really can chase away loneliness

Feeling lonely? A dog may help. Our research out today confirms what many dog owners already know: dogs are great companions that can help you...

Smart people may learn music faster

In a new study, researchers found that some people learn music more quickly than others and that intelligence could play a role. the study may...

Meditation may help you make fewer mistakes

In a new study, researchers found that if you are forgetful or make mistakes when in a hurry, meditation could help you to become...

A Loving bond with mother may prevent abusive relationships

In a new study, researchers found a mother's warmth and acceptance toward her teenagers may help prevent those children from being in an abusive...

Data science could predict which failures will ultimately lead to success

A new study examines the mechanisms of how failure leads to success—and found that the way one fails matters. Oprah Winfrey was fired from her...

This personality trait may protect you from depression

In a new study, researchers found people who have grandiose narcissistic traits are more likely to be 'mentally tough', feel less stressed and are...

What Reddit’s basketball fans can tell us about online discourse

Basketball season kicked off last month and with it comes the return of the most enduring of fan traditions: trash talk. Now, researchers from the...

These personality traits may predict your dementia risk

In a new study, researchers found that dementia risk is lower among older people who were calm, mature and energetic high schoolers. They found being...