Physical fitness is linked to brain health in young adults, but the effects differ by sex

The Physiological Framework of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) serves as a cornerstone of human health, representing the integrated capacity of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and muscular systems to take up,…

Partisanship and its effects on metacognitive effort, agreement, and misinformation detection

The pervasive spread of political misinformation has become one of the defining challenges of the digital age, prompting researchers to investigate not only how false claims circulate but how the…

Acute Effects of Oral Cannabinoids on Sleep and High-Density EEG in Insomnia: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial

The pursuit of restorative rest has led a growing segment of the global population to experiment with medicinal cannabis, yet new clinical evidence suggests that while these compounds may offer…

A Preliminary Proof-of-Concept Trial on the Effects of Ketamine on Fatigue: A Randomized Crossover Trial

A groundbreaking study led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has provided early evidence that a single, low-dose intravenous infusion of ketamine may offer rapid relief for…

Age- and estrous-dependent effects of psilocybin in rats.

The burgeoning field of psychedelic medicine has long operated under a generalized assumption that the therapeutic effects of compounds like psilocybin are relatively uniform across adult populations. However, a groundbreaking…

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…

The effects of social media abstinence on affective well-being and life satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

For years, the concept of the "digital detox" has been marketed as a panacea for the anxieties of the modern age, promising that a temporary hiatus from platforms like Facebook,…

Conservative social attitudes are linked to higher fertility across 72 countries, with stronger effects among women

The Intersection of Ideology and Evolutionary Behavioral Ecology For decades, evolutionary behavioral ecologists have sought to understand the variables that influence human fertility in the modern world. While factors such…

From Lab to Concert Hall: Effects of Live Performance on Neural-Acoustic Phase-Locking and Engagement

In an era where high-fidelity digital streaming and spatial audio technology allow listeners to experience pristine recordings from the comfort of their homes, the global music industry continues to see…