Staff reporter at Pair and Bond, covering Relationships.
Researchers have found a connection between persistent anxiety and stronger alcohol reward learning in mice, suggesting a potential role for the brain's cannabinoid system in regulating this interaction.
A recent study found that adults who spent more time in the morning sun had a more aligned internal biological clock, promoting healthier sleep patterns.
New research suggests that people's relationship patterns influence how they imagine their future, with anxious individuals envisioning more social interactions and avoidant individuals picturing fewer interpersonal connections.
A recent study suggests that a person's ability to regulate their emotions predicts how they experience envy, with higher emotion regulation skills linked to benign envy that motivates self-improvement, rather than malicious envy that breeds hostility.
A study analyzing data from the Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development Study (ABCD Study) found that children with ADHD show reduced glial cellularity and axonal organization in white matter tracts, with these changes persisting into early adolescence. The research highlights the neural basis of ADHD and its impact on brain development.
New research suggests that believing people's first impressions are permanent can help individuals with high social anxiety by reducing the mental burden of socializing
A study published in *Scientific Reports* finds that college students who blindly copy AI-generated answers without verification experience declines in self-directed learning, self-efficacy, and motivation. The research, conducted by Hui Zhao and Huijuan Gu, highlights gender differences in how unreflective AI use impacts academic confidence and engagement.
Positive affirmations can boost self-esteem and mental health, but their effectiveness varies. Research shows they work best for those with high self-esteem, while others may experience negative effects. Toxic positivity and over-reliance on affirmations can also be harmful. Self-compassion and third-person self-talk may offer more balanced alternatives.