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Psycology

How our brains gamble on love: Choosing a partner

How our brains gamble on love: Choosing a partner

When it comes to choosing a romantic partner, we’re playing a high-stakes guessing game. You quickly know, almost immediately, if you find someone attractive, but figuring out if they’re kind, reliable, or share your sense of humor takes time—and time is limited in the big mating game.

Wisdom, resilience, and well-being through life. What we can learn from the + 100 year olds

Wisdom, resilience, and well-being through life. What we can learn from the + 100 year olds

Philosophy meets neuroscience As more people live longer than ever before, scientists and philosophers are teaming up to understand what makes aging not just bearable, but beautiful. And three timeless human traits - wisdom, resilience, and well-being - are at the heart of it. Philosophers since ancient times have linked

Hooked on the screen: How internet porn affects the brain

Hooked on the screen: How internet porn affects the brain

Are you also curious about how internet pornography affects brain function, emotion, and behavior? Is it true that excessive use mirrors drug addiction and impacts cognitive control and mood? With the spread of internet access and changes in how we socialize, internet pornography has become widely available and frequently consumed.

When Grief Won’t Heal: Understanding Prolonged Grief Disorder

When Grief Won’t Heal: Understanding Prolonged Grief Disorder

We experience grief when someone we love dies. For some, however, the emotional pain does not lessen with time. Instead, the sadness stays intense and makes daily life difficult. This condition is called Prolonged Grief Disorder. It is now officially recognized as a mental illness. This decision has led to

Not all fears are created equal: The brain's response to spiders (and other fear triggers)

Not all fears are created equal: The brain's response to spiders (and other fear triggers)

Fear is a natural defense. A response to danger, that unsettling sense of potential threat, or anything that feels new, hidden, or just plain mysterious. Fear keeps us cautious and alert, helping us decide on the best reaction to survive—whether that’s fighting back, making a hasty exit, or

The menstrual cycle and brain function: Myth-bashing

The menstrual cycle and brain function: Myth-bashing

The menstrual cycle involves complex hormonal fluctuations that greatly influence the woman's physiological processes. Historically, menstruation has been stigmatized, leading to misconceptions about its impact on cognitive abilities. While it has been widely debated how (not whether) these changes affect women’s thinking and performance - neuroscience has

The power of light: How blue light impacts mood and self-perception

The power of light: How blue light impacts mood and self-perception

Light has an undeniable influence on how we feel, and this connection goes beyond just how bright or dim our environment is. In recent years, scientists have discovered that different sorts of light play a significant role in influencing our moods and emotions. Studies have shown that exposure to natural