14+ hour, 22+ min ago  (432+ words) A study conducted on male Wistar rats found that administering phytocannabinoids once daily reduced voluntary alcohol consumption. They tested three different compounds'cannabinol, tetrahydrocannabivarin, and cannabidiol'and found that they differed in their effectiveness and side effects, but that they all reduced…...

14+ hour, 23+ min ago  (241+ words) Excessive dietary fructose that goes unabsorbed in the gut is linked to increased anxiety and inflammation, according to a combination of human and animal tests. Research published in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity suggests that incomplete fructose digestion alters the bacterial…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (990+ words) Psy Post How a dose of medicinal cannabis alters brain waves during sleep Taking a pill containing cannabis compounds might alter sleep patterns for individuals with mild to moderate insomnia, mostly by reducing the amount of time spent in the…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (769+ words) Psy Post Childhood trauma and mental distress might shape the way fans idolize celebrities A recent psychological study reveals that intense obsession with celebrities is strongly tied to symptoms of depression and anxiety, but its relationship to childhood trauma is…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (272+ words) Phubbing is the act of ignoring or paying less attention to someone you are physically with because you are focused on your phone. The word combines "phone" and "snubbing." It can happen during conversations, meals, meetings, dates, family time, or…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (857+ words) Psy Post More than half of adults with ADHD in clinical settings have a co-occurring personality disorder Adults diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder experience high rates of co-occurring personality disorders, though these numbers vary heavily based on how and where…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (499+ words) A recent study published in Current Psychology suggests that how adults remember their parents treating them during childhood tends to predict their development of specific dark personality traits. The findings provide evidence that high levels of childhood indulgence associate with…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (924+ words) These additional challenges are the hallmark traits of borderline personality disorder. Mental health professionals often observe that these two conditions frequently occur together. Some patients with bipolar disorder show severe borderline traits, while others only exhibit mild characteristics. Psychologists use…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (990+ words) Romantic relationships where partners live far apart often limit opportunities for face-to-face physical intimacy. Because of this separation, individuals frequently seek alternative ways to manage their sexual desires and maintain an emotional connection with their partners. Masturbation is a common…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (296+ words) A study conducted in China found that feelings of loneliness are associated with binge-watching addiction. Analyses revealed that escapism and emotional enhancement motives significantly contribute to binge-watching addiction as well. The paper was published in PLOS One. Binge-watching addiction is…...