Psychology & Intimacy Lasting Biological Brain Changes Drive Relapse in Cocaine Addiction, New Research Reveals April 3, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Relapsing into cocaine use is not simply a matter of weak willpower. New research from Michigan State University (MSU) indicates that it can result from profound and lasting biological changes…
Psychology & Intimacy A Gene Mutation in the Brain Circuit of Belief Updating May Underlie Key Cognitive Deficits in Schizophrenia April 3, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker MIT Researchers Uncover Potential Mechanism for Difficulty Processing New Information in Schizophrenia Schizophrenia, a complex and often debilitating mental health condition, is characterized by a constellation of symptoms that can…
Psychology & Intimacy Unraveling the Mystery: Japanese Study Illuminates Ketamine’s Brain Mechanism for Treatment-Resistant Depression April 2, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Major depressive disorder (MDD) stands as a formidable global health crisis, recognized as a primary driver of disability worldwide. Despite advancements in psychiatric care, a significant subset of individuals, estimated…
Body Positivity & Self-Love Why Emotional Processing Holds the Key to Change and the Science of Rewiring the Emotional Brain April 1, 2026 Budi Santoso The landscape of mental health treatment is undergoing a significant paradigm shift as researchers move away from purely cognitive-behavioral models toward neurobiological interventions focused on emotional processing. For decades, the…
Psychology & Intimacy The Brain’s Unseen Hand: Metformin’s Ancient Secrets Unlocked in a Landmark Study April 1, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker For more than six decades, metformin has stood as a cornerstone in the fight against type 2 diabetes, a reliable and widely prescribed medication credited with improving the lives of…
Psychology & Intimacy Synchronized Brain Activity Enhances Generosity, New Research Reveals April 1, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking study published on February 10th in the open-access journal PLOS Biology has unveiled a fascinating link between synchronized neural activity in specific brain regions and an increase in…
Psychology & Intimacy The Brain Circuit Controlling Growth Hormone Release During Sleep Uncovered March 31, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Deep sleep is far more than a period of passive rest; it is a dynamic and critical phase for bodily regeneration. During these restorative hours, the body actively rebuilds itself,…
Psychology & Intimacy Microplastics Linked to Neurodegenerative Diseases Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Through Five Harmful Brain Pathways March 30, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Tiny fragments of plastic, pervasive in our environment and increasingly found within our bodies, are now under scrutiny for their potential role in the escalating global crisis of neurodegenerative conditions…
Psychology & Intimacy Stroke triggers a hidden brain change that looks like rejuvenation March 29, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker A groundbreaking new study published in The Lancet Digital Health is shedding new light on the remarkable adaptability of the human brain following a stroke, revealing a surprising compensatory mechanism…
Psychology & Intimacy The Myth of the 25-Year-Old Brain: Understanding Adolescent Development into the Thirties March 29, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The ubiquitous assertion that the frontal lobe, the seat of decision-making, impulse control, and planning, is not fully developed until the age of 25 has become a cultural shorthand, a…
