Psychology & Intimacy Decoding the Sleep-Growth Connection: UC Berkeley Researchers Map the Neural Circuitry Linking Deep Rest to Metabolic Health and Brain Arousal October 26, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The restorative power of a good night’s sleep extends far beyond subjective feelings of morning alertness, anchoring critical physiological processes such as muscular development, skeletal strengthening, and metabolic regulation. Central…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals When flexibility feels like control: competing autonomy and Technostrain pathways linking digital work flexibility to employee well-being October 23, 2026 Lina Irawan The rapid expansion of remote, hybrid, and digitally enabled work environments has fundamentally reshaped modern employment, offering unprecedented spatial and temporal freedom while simultaneously introducing complex psychological challenges. A comprehensive…
Psychology & Intimacy Unraveling the Gut-Brain Connection: Harvard Study Pinpoints Bacterial Mechanism Linking Morganella morganii to Depression May 25, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Scientists have increasingly recognized that the gut microbiome plays an important role in overall health, including the brain. However, researchers are still working to identify which specific bacteria are involved…
Psychology & Intimacy Microplastics Under Scrutiny: New Study Unveils Five Pathways Linking Tiny Plastic Fragments to Neurodegenerative Brain Diseases April 21, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The growing global burden of neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, may be exacerbated by an insidious environmental threat: microplastics. A groundbreaking new study, published in the esteemed journal…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Psychological Mechanisms Linking AI Hallucinations to User Trust and Behavioral Intentions Toward AI-Generated Videos: An S-O-R Perspective March 29, 2026 Lina Irawan As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly integrates into media production, the credibility of AI-generated videos and the subsequent user trust have become critical concerns. A recent study published in Frontiers in…
