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Recent news articles relating to psychology, mental health, behavior, stress management and more.
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Toxic people in your life may have a hidden health impact

Sat, 03/14/2026 - 00:25
Difficult family members and friends accelerate biological aging, research reveals.

Young women are struggling, too

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 04:00
Women are in crisis, too, so why does everyone keep focusing on men?

Sugary drinks linked to higher anxiety risk in certain age group

Fri, 03/13/2026 - 04:00
Teens with higher consumption of sugary drinks had greater risk of anxiety disorder compared to those who drank less.

5 ways to resist the urge to keep looking at your phone

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 04:00
Find effective ways to resist that constant urge to keep picking up your phone.

Young Africans score higher than Americans on ‘mind health

Wed, 03/11/2026 - 04:00
Why young people in the U.S. are doing so much worse, and what policymakers and parents can do to improve their ability to function.

Will your sarcasm land? Ask yourself this first

Mon, 03/09/2026 - 04:00
Research suggests sarcasm is surprisingly hard to detect, especially in certain situations and relationships.

How to feel okay about your body in the age of Ozempic

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 05:00
There are ways to actively resist the idea that your life would be better if you lost some weight.

What is looksmaxxing? How the viral trend promotes toxic beauty standards for young men

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 05:00
This social media-driven trend encourages men to aggressively “optimize” their appearance, and is gaining popularity.

Big cities are hurting our brains, but scientists know a cure

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 05:00
Seeing actual trees in a concrete jungle can be an instant mood lifter.

The one good deed that could help you live longer

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 05:00
Older adults who volunteered—even as little as 1 to 49 hours per year—showed slower “epigenetic age acceleration.”

Strong opinions matter: Why some birds refuse to follow the flock

Sun, 03/01/2026 - 05:00
People with strong pre-existing beliefs are less susceptible to social influence.

The troubling rise of longevity fixation syndrome

Sun, 02/08/2026 - 05:00
This unofficial diagnosis describes the anxiety-driven, compulsive obsession with living as long as possible.

How where you grow up affects your personality

Sat, 02/07/2026 - 05:00
The environment we grow up in can shape some aspects of our personality more than others.

Depression can look different for everyone, but some symptoms could increase dementia risk

Fri, 02/06/2026 - 05:00
Study looks at symptoms in midlife and if they signal greater vulnerability to dementia decades later.

Some Public Health Service officers deployed in detention centers suffer 'moral distress'

Thu, 02/05/2026 - 05:00
The Department of Homeland Security's push to detain and deport immigrants has led to high numbers of detainees and a need for more medical staff.

What *not* to say to someone who doesn’t want kids

Thu, 02/05/2026 - 05:00
Experts recommend ways to respond to someone who expresses a desire not to have children.

What scientists still don’t know about autism

Tue, 02/03/2026 - 05:00
Every autistic person has their own unique constellation of behaviors and characteristics.

How Team USA has evolved mental health services for Olympians

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 05:00
The mental health program has become more robust with more than 500 psychological services professionals and several ways to assess athletes for mental health needs.

Gambling could become a mental health crisis for teen boys

Thu, 01/29/2026 - 05:00
A new report from Common Sense Media found that more than a third of boys ages 11 to 17 have gambled in the past year.