Trump assassination attempt lowered Republican support for violence and boosted party unity | An event that many feared would widen political divides appeared to have a unifying effect on Republicans without stoking extra hostility toward the opposing party.
https://www.psypost.org/trump-assassination-attempt-lowered-republican-support-for-violence-and-boosted-party-unity/
https://redd.it/1irjg63
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Americans more tolerant of anti-democratic actions when their party controls the White House | This partisan-influenced tolerance for norm erosion is further amplified when the government is divided, with different parties controlling the presidency and Congress.
https://www.psypost.org/americans-more-tolerant-of-anti-democratic-actions-when-their-party-controls-the-white-house/
https://redd.it/1ir9wyp
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People maltreated as children tend to have more severe sleep problems, study finds
https://www.psypost.org/people-maltreated-as-children-tend-to-have-more-severe-sleep-problems-study-finds/
https://redd.it/1ir1swo
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UC San Diego researchers identify blood markers for suicidal thoughts (90% accuracy), linking mitochondrial dysfunction to mental health. Trials explore folate/carnitine as treatments.
https://www.gilmorehealth.com/user-identification-of-gender-specific-metabolic-markers-in-blood-for-suicidal-thoughts-in-treatment-resistant-depression-a-uc-san-diego-study/
https://redd.it/1iqyfmy
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A key psychological factor helps explain how planetarium films boost interest in science | Researchers discovered that inducing awe, specifically through immersive planetarium films, is highly effective at sparking and growing people’s interest in scientific subjects.
https://www.psypost.org/a-key-psychological-factor-helps-explain-how-planetarium-films-boost-interest-in-science/
https://redd.it/1iq8wow
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ADHD and emotional problems share genetic basis
https://www.psypost.org/adhd-and-emotional-problems-share-genetic-basis/
https://redd.it/1iq406y
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Some women experience guilt after sexual activity, even in consensual or committed relationships, due to learned beliefs that sex is inappropriate or “wrong.” Sexual shame reduces sexual arousal and desire, leading to poorer sexual functioning.
https://www.psypost.org/sexual-shame-a-hidden-barrier-to-womens-intimacy-and-fulfillment/
https://redd.it/1iplkh5
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Women Hospitalized Under Female Doctors Have Lower Death and Complication Rates, Studies Show
https://www.gilmorehealth.com/women-hospitalized-under-female-doctors-have-lower-death-and-complication-rates-studies-show/
https://redd.it/1ipf66v
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Study reveals that individuals who opposed COVID-19 public health mandates were also likely to oppose abortion rights. They were more likely to be politically conservative, religious, and distrustful of institutions.
https://www.psypost.org/anti-mandate-protesters-opposing-covid-19-rules-often-reject-abortion-rights/
https://redd.it/1ipclp1
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Researchers found that feeling satisfied in their relationship, experiencing a good quality of sexual life, possessing empathy, and having children were all linked to higher levels of psychological well-being for women.
https://www.psypost.org/study-identifies-predictors-of-womens-psychological-well-being-in-romantic-relationships/
https://redd.it/1ip85s3
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Are dating apps affecting your body image? Here's what the research says
https://www.psypost.org/are-dating-apps-affecting-your-body-image-heres-what-the-research-says/
https://redd.it/1ip4h62
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Partly Cloudy a short film about perspective
https://youtu.be/t4peqaJwjkg
https://redd.it/1iork4o
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Scientists use cutting-edge analysis to determine whether church attendance really boosts charitable acts
https://www.psypost.org/scientists-use-cutting-edge-analysis-to-determine-whether-church-attendance-really-boosts-charitable-acts/
https://redd.it/1ion7os
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A new study found that White young adults who accept color-blind racial ideology tend to show greater romantic attraction to White individuals, while Black young adults who are more accepting of this ideology tend to show lower romantic attraction to Black individuals.
https://www.psypost.org/color-blind-racial-ideology-linked-to-different-romantic-preferences-for-white-and-black-young-adults/
https://redd.it/1invr2d
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When Do We Have Free Choice?
https://nautil.us/when-do-we-have-free-choice-999097/
https://redd.it/1hnwq8w
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Women’s bodies are moralized more than men’s, study finds | This tendency to moralize women’s bodies could help explain why society often places stricter controls and judgments on women’s bodies compared to men’s.
https://www.psypost.org/womens-bodies-are-moralized-more-than-mens-study-finds/
https://redd.it/1irhduc
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Study discovered that people consistently underestimate the extent of public support for diversity and inclusion in the US. This misperception can negatively impact inclusive behaviors, but may be corrected by informing people about the actual level of public support for diversity.
https://www.psypost.org/study-americans-vastly-underestimate-public-support-for-diversity-and-inclusion/
https://redd.it/1ir1u5m
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Men who thought their partner was more likely to spend time with other men produced ejaculates with higher sperm concentration during intercourse. This suggests that men’s bodies could be biologically (but unconsciously) tuned to respond to perceived competition.
https://www.psypost.org/scientists-investigating-human-sperm-competition-stumble-upon-an-intriguing-paradox/
https://redd.it/1ir1us5
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https://redd.it/1iqwpwg
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Persistent Insomnia Increases Stroke Risk by 16%—Middle-Aged Adults Who Struggle to Fall Asleep Face Greatest Threat, Study Finds
https://www.gilmorehealth.com/insomnia-as-a-potential-risk-factor-for-stroke-unraveling-the-pathophysiological-links-and-therapeutic-considerations/
https://redd.it/1iq8imw
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AI vs. Human Therapists: Study Finds ChatGPT Responses Rated Higher - Neuroscience News
https://neurosciencenews.com/ai-chatgpt-psychotherapy-28415/
https://redd.it/1ipm1k7
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Study shows growing link between racial attitudes and anti-democratic beliefs among White Americans
https://www.psypost.org/study-shows-growing-link-between-racial-attitudes-and-anti-democratic-beliefs-among-white-americans/
https://redd.it/1ipg2yf
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Men Actually Crave Romantic Relationships More Than Women Do | Multiple-study analysis looks at why men’s emotional intimacy is much more difficult outside of romantic relationships
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/men-actually-crave-romantic-relationships-more-than-women-do/
https://redd.it/1ipdvv3
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Hookup apps linked to risky sexual behavior, boredom plays a role for women
https://www.psypost.org/hookup-apps-linked-to-risky-sexual-behavior-boredom-plays-a-role-for-women/
https://redd.it/1ipc9ux
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Enhanced Interplay of Neuronal Coherence and Coupling in the Dying Human Brain. Front. Aging Neurosci., Volume 14 - 2022
https://doi.org/10.3389/fnagi.2022.813531
https://redd.it/1ip60z7
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Eco-friendly actions boost happiness as much as hobbies, research shows
https://www.psypost.org/eco-friendly-actions-boost-happiness-as-much-as-hobbies-research-shows/
https://redd.it/1iotmkq
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First-ever scan of a dying human brain reveals life may actually 'flash before your eyes'
https://www.livescience.com/first-ever-scan-of-dying-brain
https://redd.it/1iopj2q
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Scientists discovered that the positive “afterglow” of sex can linger for at least 24 hours, and it’s especially powerful when sex is a mutual decision or initiated by one partner, while sexual rejection can unfortunately create a negative ripple effect lasting several days.
https://www.psypost.org/science-confirms-the-sexual-afterglow-is-real-and-pinpoints-factors-that-make-it-linger-longer/
https://redd.it/1ioiwla
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Are you one of us? (have the right balance, good intent and nothing is impossible)
https://redd.it/1ho3f31
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The Personality Gap Between Singles and the Partnered
https://neurosciencenews.com/personality-singles-satisfaction-28289/
https://redd.it/1hnqmsc
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