Psychology & Intimacy UC Davis Researchers Unveil Light-Driven Method to Synthesize Novel Psychedelic-Like Compounds Lacking Hallucinogenic Properties May 21, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have pioneered a groundbreaking light-driven technique that transforms fundamental protein-building blocks, amino acids, into a novel class of compounds exhibiting psychedelic-like activity in…
Psychology & Intimacy New Research Uncovers Astrocytes’ Crucial Role in Appetite Regulation, Challenging Long-Held Neuronal Focus May 21, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker For decades, the intricate mechanisms governing appetite and satiety have been largely attributed to the sophisticated signaling networks of neurons, the brain’s primary communicators. This established paradigm, however, is undergoing…
Psychology & Intimacy A Declining Sense of Smell May Be an Early Alzheimer’s Warning Sign, New Research Suggests May 21, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A subtle yet significant decline in the sense of smell may serve as one of the earliest detectable indicators of Alzheimer’s disease, preceding even the more commonly recognized memory impairments.…
Psychology & Intimacy Sex Differences in Modifiable Risk Factors of Dementia and Their Associations with Cognition May 20, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine reveals a significant and often overlooked disparity in how dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, affects men and women. Beyond…
Psychology & Intimacy The Silent Burden: Internalized Stress in Older Chinese Americans Linked to Increased Memory Loss Risk May 20, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research from Rutgers Health is shedding light on a potentially significant, yet often overlooked, factor contributing to cognitive decline in older Chinese Americans: the tendency to internalize stress. A…
Psychology & Intimacy A Delayed Tide: Swedish Fathers’ Mental Health Challenges Emerge a Year After Childbirth May 20, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking study originating from Sweden reveals a nuanced and often overlooked aspect of paternal mental well-being: a delayed onset of depression and stress-related diagnoses in fathers, particularly emerging around…
Psychology & Intimacy The Hippocampus Develops Like a "Full Slate" Not a "Blank Slate," New ISTA Research Reveals May 20, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The intricate architecture of the human brain, particularly the hippocampus, a region paramount to memory formation and spatial navigation, has long been a subject of intense scientific scrutiny. This crucial…
Psychology & Intimacy The Unheard Symphony: Infrasound’s Subtle Grip on Human Mood and Physiology May 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Infrasound, a realm of sound existing below the threshold of human hearing – typically defined as frequencies under 20 Hertz (Hz) – is a ubiquitous yet often imperceptible force in…
Psychology & Intimacy Blood Tests Tracking White Blood Cell Aging Could Revolutionize Depression Diagnosis May 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking study published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences is poised to transform the landscape of mental health diagnostics, presenting a novel approach…
Psychology & Intimacy Beyond the Gym: Unraveling the Expanding Scientific Frontier of Creatine May 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Creatine, a compound long celebrated within the athletic and fitness communities for its potent ability to enhance strength and performance, is now at the forefront of a scientific re-evaluation that…
