Social life

Acute stress shifts third party intervention from punishing the perpetrator to helping the victim

Being stressed when witnessing injustice may push your brain toward altruism, according to research.

Published: 17 May 2024, 08:35

Social isolation is associated with poorer mental health

Childhood adversity is associated with increased stress and mental health problems in adolescence.

Published: 17 May 2024, 08:29

Study explores the relationship between loneliness and mental health problems

The risk that a lonely person will also suffer from mental health problems is higher than that of people who do not feel lonely

Published: 17 May 2024, 08:16

Why do we overeat? Study examines the impact of distraction on the pleasure of eating

If you tend to do other things or get distracted during dinner, you may be at risk of overindulging in everyday pleasures later, perhaps because the distraction made you feel less pleasure.

Published: 16 May 2024, 22:57

New study shows continued high efficacy of HPV vaccination

The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in England has not only led to a significant reduction in cervical cancer rates, but has achieved this across all socio-economic groups

Published: 16 May 2024, 10:24

Study reveals differences in brain responses in men and women to low sex drive

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers examined the neurofunctional determinants of hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HDSS) in men and women.

Published: 16 May 2024, 09:50

Study: The impact of Internet access on psychological well-being

In a recent study published in the journal Technology, Mind, and Behavior, researchers examined whether internet access and use could predict eight well-being-related indicators.

Published: 16 May 2024, 09:44

The effects of mindfulness and self-compassion on satisfaction in romantic relationships

Examined how mindfulness, self-compassion, compassion for others, and need satisfaction were associated with relationship satisfaction and sexual satisfaction in middle-aged married couples

Published: 16 May 2024, 09:36

Study: Supplements may contain unspecified ingredients and be misleading

Some supplement companies may mislead customers with unsubstantiated health claims and unlisted ingredients.

Published: 15 May 2024, 21:34

I'm pregnant. Do I need a multivitamin?

Raising a healthy baby requires getting enough nutrients during pregnancy. However, instead of following a healthy diet to get these nutrients, many people rely on "pink" multivitamins.

Published: 15 May 2024, 19:21