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Do Life Happenings Make Sex Less Appetizing?
New research is exploring how couples manage sex and aging. We need to learn more.
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How Sleep Affects Metabolism and Weight
New research shows that even modest sleep loss can affect hormones, activity, and weight—revealing why sleep is central to metabolic health.
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Why “Likes” Hit Harder When You’re Depressed
Depression is supposed to blunt your response to reward. A new study followed 17 million posts and found that on social media, the opposite happens.
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Signs Your Aging Parent Needs Extra Help: 10 Warning Signs Every Family Caregiver Should Know
Caring for an aging parent is one of life’s greatest acts of love — and one of its hardest balancing acts. Most older adults want to stay independent, and most families struggle to know when occasi...
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Too Much Information—or Not Enough?
A few lines in a dating profile may reveal more than their author intended. New research shows when and why sharing too much—or too little—about yourself can backfire.
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Do You and Your Partner Share the Same Relationship Ideal?
When couples decide to commit to each other, they may be doing so with different aims. Research on differences in relationship model ideals shows what can go wrong.
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Remote Work Worsens Mental Health: But There’s a Twist
Working remotely may negatively impact mental health in the long run—but only in people with particular living situations.
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Travel Doesn’t Just Relax You, It Breaks Your Identity
You don’t need a trip to relax — you need one to disrupt you. Neuroscience shows how travel temporarily unsettles your identity, and why that’s exactly the point.
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Can a Journaling Exercise Help Depressed Young Adults?
A new study finds that reflective journaling, in which young people think about their motivations and goals throughout their lives, may alleviate symptoms of depression.
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Safety Objects Won’t Cure Your Panic Disorder
A psychologist explains why safety objects like “panic pouches” can actually fuel the very disorder they’re meant to soothe.



