PND Staff

Research reveals that loneliness alters brain responses and language used to describe celebrities, leading to a disconnected understanding of popular culture.

Postpartum depression rates in the U.S. have nearly doubled from 9.4% in 2010 to 19% in 2021, linked to improved detection and rising obesity among pregnant women.

A McGill University study reveals that cannabis use exacerbates synaptic density loss in young adults at risk for psychosis, impacting their brain connectivity and treatment.

Research shows that avoiding financial monitoring leads to erratic spending habits, while regular check-ins promote better financial health and discipline.

A study reveals that chimpanzees engage in grooming and play behaviors that enhance social bonds and unity, highlighting positive social contagion in their communities.

A study reveals that people in positions of power are more likely to stray from their partners, driven by inflated confidence and perceived desirability.

A groundbreaking study finds frequent snoring in adolescents linked to behavioral challenges like inattention and aggression, but not to cognitive abilities.

A study found that increased daytime sleepiness is linked to higher BMI in men and quicker weight gain in younger women, highlighting gender differences in sleep's impact on weight.

Playing PowerWash Simulator boosts players' moods, with a notable emotional uplift occurring within the first 15 minutes of gameplay for most participants.

New research finds that understanding the interplay between automatic behaviors and goal-directed control can significantly enhance habit formation and modification strategies.