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Many adults struggle with math, a gap that often begins in school. A new study offers a potential solution: a painless brain stimulation technique that was shown to significantly improve learning, especially for those who find the subject most difficult. dlvr.it/TM5lPD

Researchers have discovered that psilocybin—but not ketamine—triggers widespread changes in neuropeptide-related genes in the rat hypothalamus. These findings may help explain how psychedelics influence mood, appetite, and stress responses through deep… dlvr.it/TM5qHt

Higher income is not linked to greater satisfaction with single life. However, greater income is strongly associated with more desire for a romantic relationship, stronger feelings of readiness to date, and increased intent to start a relationship soon. psypost.org/higher-income-…

Living near trees and parks may do more than lift children’s spirits—it may shape their brains. New research reveals that greener neighborhoods are associated with stronger brain structure, better behavior, and enhanced cognitive skills in children aged… dlvr.it/TM5fHN

Research finds one particular type of sound doesn’t need high volume to impair our learning—coughing, sneezing and sniffling, sounds indicative of illness, suggesting our mental resources are diverted to worrying about getting sick, writes @ewdolan: buff.ly/wtrhRGi

Researchers discovered that disrupting a thalamic brain region reduced passive behavior in stressed rats, similar to antidepressant treatment. The study also found that male and female rats showed different patterns of brain activation in response to… dlvr.it/TM5XGh

A new study using nearly two decades of national health data suggests that people who more closely follow a ketogenic diet are less likely to experience depression, raising fresh questions about how low-carb, high-fat eating patterns affect mental health. dlvr.it/TM5PVk

Women’s creativity got a boost from thinking about committed relationships—but only to a point. A new study suggests that sexual arousal linked to highly desirable long-term partners may short-circuit creative thinking, highlighting a strange cost of… dlvr.it/TM5H0t

New research suggests that a short-chain “forever chemical” thought to be safer than its predecessors may affect brain development in male mice, leading to anxiety-related behavior and memory impairments that persist even after the chemical has left the… dlvr.it/TM58bS

People who frequently experience unintentional mind wandering spend more time using their smartphones for social purposes, according to new research. The study also found that mindfulness may reduce this link by weakening the mental preoccupation with… dlvr.it/TM4ZqC

Attending an all-girls high school appears to boost women’s involvement in politics and leadership, a new study finds. But while civic engagement increased, there was no corresponding shift toward more progressive gender attitudes among female graduates. dlvr.it/TM4SPB

New research suggests that diets higher in spermidine—a compound found in foods like mushrooms and whole grains—may be linked to stronger cognitive abilities in older adults, especially among men and those with certain chronic health conditions or… dlvr.it/TM4Kbw

New research isolates a key mechanism underlying food choice in uncertain environments. An experiment found that an individual's preconceived belief in future food scarcity, when combined with cues of economic hardship, significantly increases visual… dlvr.it/TM4Bgv

Support for Donald Trump is linked to darker personality traits, including increased psychopathy and decreased empathy, new research finds. The study also connects conservative political beliefs to lower benevolence, suggesting personality may shape how… dlvr.it/TM44rq

"liberals and conservatives were more open to befriending someone from the other side when that person had a politically diverse group of friends" ow.ly/ZoYJ50Wtn9Z via @PsyPost

What if pain isn’t a signal but a system error? Neuroscientists are investigating how the nervous system can become the source of its own pain. Their work has zeroed in on a single protein that organizes our pain pathways—and may fix them. dlvr.it/TM3bfG

A new study finds that while higher income doesn’t make single life more satisfying, it does predict greater desire for a romantic partner and increases the odds of starting a relationship—suggesting money might influence when people feel ready to date. dlvr.it/TM3Vc0

Humans are often said to be the only primates with “whites of the eyes,” evolved for social communication. But a new study challenges that idea, arguing that the theory lacks evidence and oversimplifies the diversity of primate eye pigmentation. dlvr.it/TM3Nfx

Researchers found that social anxiety symptoms increase the risk of becoming lonely over time. In contrast, people who felt lonely at the beginning of the study were no more likely to develop social anxiety five years later. dlvr.it/TM3GDC

Does cannabis help or harm memory in older age? A new study in rats suggests the answer is complex. Researchers found THC’s effects depended on sex and delivery method, improving working memory in some cases while impairing it in others. dlvr.it/TM37b0