Scientists challenge The Body Keeps the Score with a new predictive model of trauma

The Evolution of the Somatic Storage Metaphor For over a decade, the field of trauma therapy has been dominated by the concepts popularized by psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk in…

Beyond sexuality and boundaries: cross-national perspectives on sexual satisfaction and BDSM/kink in Chile and Spain

A comprehensive study published in the peer-reviewed journal Psychology and Sexuality has revealed that relational context and the frequency of sexual engagement are the primary drivers of sexual satisfaction among…

Real world outcomes support the benefits of psychedelic therapy for severe depression

The Crisis of Treatment-Resistant Mental Health Conditions The global mental health landscape has reached a critical juncture where traditional pharmacotherapy often falls short. For decades, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)…

Brain motion is driven by mechanical coupling with the abdomen

The human brain has long been perceived by the scientific community as a delicate organ sequestered within a rigid, protective vault of bone. Traditionally, the central nervous system was viewed…

Alzheimer’s disease-like brain pattern biomarker: capturing risks and predicting disease onset

A pioneering study led by researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) has introduced a sophisticated mathematical framework capable of identifying the structural precursors…

LSD microdosing for major depressive disorder: Mood and pharmacokinetic outcomes from a Phase 2a trial

The therapeutic landscape for mental health is undergoing a significant shift as researchers revisit substances once relegated to the fringes of medicine. A recent pilot study conducted by researchers at…

The effects of caffeine on short-latency afferent inhibition measured with paired-pulse conventional and threshold-tracking TMS

A comprehensive new study conducted by researchers at the Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome has identified that the consumption of caffeine, in doses equivalent to approximately two standard cups of…

Moderating Effects on the Link between Violent Pornography and Sexual Aggression

Recent research published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior has established a significant correlation between the consumption of violent pornography and an increased likelihood of committing sexual aggression among…

A robust vocabulary of curse words signals strong verbal fluency

Challenging the Stereotype of the Lazy Speaker The assumption that profanity indicates a lack of verbal skill is deeply ingrained in social etiquette and professional standards. Listeners often judge those…

To Bra or Not to Bra: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Evolutionary Trade-Offs and Social Perceptions Governing Female Clothing Choices

The decision of whether or not to wear a bra has long been framed as a matter of personal comfort or fashion, but new research suggests it is a complex…