Coolidge effect The Coolidge effect describes a phenomenon in which male animals (and potentially humans) experience renewed sexual interest when presented with a new, receptive partner, even after having recently engaged in sexual activity with another partner. This renewed interest…
A survey by the photography site Shotkit asked people in relationships how often they share “couple content” on social media and how happy they feel together. Partners who post three or more times a week were more than twice as…
When worry loops take over, it becomes harder to see problems clearly. A simple language shift can help. This method is called distanced self talk. Instead of thinking with I, you talk to yourself using your name or you. For…
A study on female university students found that poor sleep efficiency and frequent daytime naps significantly increase the risk of depersonalization disorder. Sleep efficiency improvements were linked to reduced depersonalization symptoms, while more frequent naps tripled the risk. No significant…
Learn how to communicate with your cat using the slow blink technique. A scientific study confirms this simple trick builds trust and signals positive emotion.
Researchers at the Harry Perkins Institute and The University of Western Australia found that honeybee venom and its main molecule, melittin quickly destroys two aggressive forms of breast cancer, triple-negative and HER2-enriched, while sparing healthy breast cells. Melittin breaks open…
A study comparing sleep deprivation and alcohol on driving performance found that 24 hours of wakefulness impairs drivers more than being slightly above the legal alcohol limit. Sleep deprivation leads to slower reaction times, reduced lane control, and microsleeps. Coffee,…
Sleep deprivation kills flies and mice by causing oxidative damage in the gut, a process that antioxidants can reverse, according to a Harvard study.
Spending money on experiences rather than material goods tends to bring more immediate and lasting happiness. Researchers Amit Kumar from the University of Texas at Austin, along with colleagues from the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell University, conducted experiments showing…