[Legitscience] – A recent study published in the Journal Crime & Delinquency revealed that believing that you are “good-looking” may increase your chance of committing a crime. According to the study, young people who thought they were more attractive were more likely to commit crimes. “People are frequently evaluated based on their appearance. After all, […]
Psilocybin helps with Depression, but there’s a catch
[Legitscience] – A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that patients with treatment-resistant depression may benefit therapeutically from psilocybin therapy. A 25 mg psilocybin dosage that was given in combination with psychological assistance decreased depression scores in patients who were resistant to treatment. However, negative side effects were noted, necessitating […]
Infection from this popular parasite could change a person’s political beliefs
[Legitscience] – A new study shows that an infection from this popular parasite called Toxoplasma could change a person’s political beliefs. According to a recent study in the journal Evolutionary Psychology, a person’s political opinions and values can alter as a result of the illness, most likely as a result of an inflammatory reaction. One […]
Lack of sleep makes one stingy over time
A new study finds that lack of sleep or sleep deprivation makes one stingy or less generous over time. According to a recent study, even seemingly unimportant factors like recent sleep quality might have an impact on your willingness to assist others on any given day. It has been shown that lack of sleep causes […]
Random acts of kindness uplift people and yourself way more than you know
Random acts of kindness uplift people and yourself way more than you know, according to new research from The University of Texas at Austin. People tend to underestimate how good their acts of kindness make the recipients feel. This is one reason why acts of kindness are somewhat rare. Acts like giving a friend a […]
Self-washing after a stressful event reduces anxiety
Self-washing after a stressful event reduces anxiety, according to research that was just published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science. Self-washing can help mitigate the negative psychological effects of traumatic experiences. The new findings provide some of the first empirical evidence that cleaning oneself is associated with a decrease in anxiety. However, why […]
Childhood loneliness predicts alcohol addiction
A new study suggests that childhood loneliness predicts alcohol addiction. The study shows evidence that people who had lonely childhoods are likely to have a greater reaction to stress. This, in turn, makes them more prone to problems associated with alcohol consumption. Julie A. Patock-Peckham, the director of the lab and a co-author of the […]
Gardening reduces depression among women
Gardening reduces depression among women as the therapeutic effects of horticultural treatment and art therapy have been the subject of a body of studies. It is supported by new findings that have been published in the journal PLOS One. The researchers found that healthy women who took part in eight group sessions of gardening or […]
People with attractive faces seem to be warm, but…
People with attractive faces seem to be warm when compared to unattractive people, according to a study. People tend to attribute more good qualities to attractive people. This is because they regard them in a more favorable way. A recent study published in the journal Social Neuroscience shows that positive traits like friendliness and trustworthiness […]