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A new study finds that – despite the improvements to physical health – there is no clear psychological benefit associated with losing weight.

Frequent marijuana use can have a significant negative effect on the brains of teenagers and young adults, including cognitive decline, poor attention and memory, and decreased IQ, according to psychologists. “It needs to be emphasized that regular can…

The pursuit of true happiness can lead people to lifestyles that will not only be satisfying but will be better for the environment, according to an overview of psychological research. Several studies have determined that people’s basic psychological…

A study from Rutgers University finds that anorexia is not only fueled by negative emotions; skewed positive emotions – such as pride about weight loss – can encourage the illness.

Graduate psychology students receive little teaching on military medical ethics, despite the American Psychology Association’s ties with the military, according to a new study.

Emotional flexibility has become a widely discussed topic in emotional psychology, clinical psychology, health psychology and other fields.

In individuals with multiple sclerosis, patterns of brain activity associated with learning were maintained at six months post training, scientists report in a new article following up on a long term study. For the pilot study, participants underwent e…

About 40 percent of people’s daily activities are performed each day in almost the same situations, studies show. Habits emerge through associative learning. ‘We find patterns of behavior that allow us to reach goals. We repeat what works, and when act…

The excitement of being in space would make getting adequate sleep difficult for even the soundest of sleepers. Now, a study reveals why astronauts suffer from sleep deficiency.

Three new studies appearing in Teenage Brains: Think Different?, a special issue of the journal Developmental Neuroscience, offer unprecedented insights into brain mechanisms that may predispose…