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Can a dream help you solve a problem?

Psychology in the News - Thu, 10/22/2026 - 04:00
There's a resurgence of interest and new research on dream incubation, planting a question in your mind before sleep in hopes your dreams will offer insights.

The difference between friend types

Psychology in the News - Sun, 10/18/2026 - 04:00
What you should know about the potential downsides of categorizing yourself and other humans, and how to reject the label while focusing on healthy connections.

Napping linked to dementia risk

Psychology in the News - Fri, 10/16/2026 - 04:00
A study found that those who nap frequently have higher rates of dementia, with short and unintentional naps having the highest association.

The best way to respond to passive-aggressive comments

Psychology in the News - Wed, 10/14/2026 - 04:00
Experts explain what to say when someone seems to be taking a dig at you but won’t quite say what they mean.

Sweating the details: Sauna's potential health benefits draw scientists' interest

Psychology in the News - Sun, 10/11/2026 - 04:00
Scientists want to study heat therapy as a bonafide intervention that can be recommended for preventing and treating chronic health conditions.

Wanting to quit leadership doesn’t mean you don’t want to lead

Psychology in the News - Thu, 10/08/2026 - 04:00
Leaders can manage emotional weight by identifying what is theirs to regulate, addressing issues, and letting go of responsibilities that do not belong to them.

What to say when someone shows up sick

Psychology in the News - Wed, 10/07/2026 - 04:00
The key is to make your request clear while reassuring the person that you care about them and would like to see them when they’re feeling better.

The secret to staying smart when using AI

Psychology in the News - Sat, 10/03/2026 - 04:00
ChatGPT brain isn’t inevitable.

Cutting back on ultra-processed foods may help ease depression symptoms

Psychology in the News - Sat, 10/03/2026 - 04:00
Researchers are investigating how factors such as nutrition, inflammation, metabolic health, and the gut-brain axis may link ultra-processed foods with mood.

The Lindsay Clancy trial brings maternal mental health into the spotlight

Psychology in the News - Fri, 09/04/2026 - 04:00
Postpartum psychosis ranks as one of the rarest and most severe mental health disorders associated with childbirth.

It shouldn’t feel impossible to finish a book

Psychology in the News - Fri, 09/04/2026 - 04:00
Screens have atrophied our reading muscles. Here’s how to get them back.

The AI backlash uniting a divided America

Psychology in the News - Thu, 09/03/2026 - 04:00
Polls show a growing share of Americans are skeptical of big‑tech companies and AI products.

What shapes your personality?

Psychology in the News - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 04:00
Genes and environment play a big role, but the ratio of each is up for debate.

'AI food slop' is making people so uncomfortable and upset

Psychology in the News - Wed, 09/02/2026 - 04:00
When images look almost real but clearly fake, our brains get stuck trying to make sense of it.

Why Dolly Parton’s death can feel like losing someone you knew personally

Psychology in the News - Sun, 08/30/2026 - 04:00
Fans across the world mourn the loss of country icon, described as ‘post-Parton depression’.

Why it can take time and effort to find the right meds to help mental health

Psychology in the News - Sat, 08/29/2026 - 04:00
It can be hard to find the right medication to treat any kind of complex brain disorder, and some take weeks to work.

Largest ever ‘map’ of autism may hold clues for new targeted therapies

Psychology in the News - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 04:00
Scientists are getting a step closer to understanding exactly how autism develops in the brain – and what might work to treat it.

Iran war renews concerns about lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to American troops

Psychology in the News - Mon, 08/10/2026 - 04:00
Doctors are also still learning how explosive blasts injure the brain versus a physical blow.

Is watching too much TV bad for your brain? Possibly

Psychology in the News - Sat, 08/08/2026 - 04:08
Researchers found that people who reported watching television more often in midlife had smaller brain volumes decades later in areas involved in language and thinking.

Why do so many doctors and nurses avoid treating patients with addiction?

Psychology in the News - Thu, 08/06/2026 - 04:00
In the US, about a quarter of a million people die each year from alcohol- and drug-related illness, despite proven medical treatments for addiction.
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