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Memory
Research Suggests 8 Supplements May Boost Memory

Arash Emamzadeh on November 19, 2023

A recent paper examines the evidence for the effectiveness of 18 common ingredients in products that claim to boost memory or prevent/improve memory loss.

A recent paper examines the evidence for the effectiveness of 18 common ingredients in products that claim to boost memory or prevent/improve memory loss.

Sex
How to Be Sexually Responsive, Not Sexually Compliant

Arash Emamzadeh on October 27, 2023

Unpacking recent research on what it means to be sexually responsive in a romantic relationship and outlining its potential benefits and costs.

Unpacking recent research on what it means to be sexually responsive in a romantic relationship and outlining its potential benefits and costs.

Depression
Why Some Depressed People Don't Get Better

Arash Emamzadeh on October 13, 2023

A recent study suggests that individuals with depression know which emotion regulation strategies can make them happier, yet they don't choose them. This may be why.

A recent study suggests that individuals with depression know which emotion regulation strategies can make them happier, yet they don't choose them. This may be why.

Depression
What to Do When Psychotherapy for Depression Fails

Arash Emamzadeh on October 1, 2023

A recent study discusses the conditions under which negative beliefs in depression become resistant to change, and strategies that may prevent this.

A recent study discusses the conditions under which negative beliefs in depression become resistant to change, and strategies that may prevent this.

Narcissism
Why Smart Narcissists Have Better Relationships

Arash Emamzadeh on August 30, 2023

A new study suggests higher intelligence is associated with lower “narcissistic rivalry” but higher “narcissistic admiration” in people high in grandiose narcissism.

A new study suggests higher intelligence is associated with lower “narcissistic rivalry” but higher “narcissistic admiration” in people high in grandiose narcissism.

Happiness
New Research Discovers Four Ingredients of Happiness

Arash Emamzadeh on August 4, 2023

A new study suggests "Happiness Through Goal-Setting Training" improves reasons for goal pursuit and positively impacts psychological functioning.

A new study suggests "Happiness Through Goal-Setting Training" improves reasons for goal pursuit and positively impacts psychological functioning.

Sex
How Couples Can Boost Their Sexual Satisfaction

Arash Emamzadeh on July 23, 2023

A recent paper explores the various ways that feeling understood and cared for can improve sexual pleasure and satisfaction.

A recent paper explores the various ways that feeling understood and cared for can improve sexual pleasure and satisfaction.

Happiness
A Surprising Secret to Happiness

Arash Emamzadeh on July 14, 2023

A recent series of studies suggests intense emotional experiences, whether positive or negative, are associated with greater happiness and psychological well-being.

A recent series of studies suggests intense emotional experiences, whether positive or negative, are associated with greater happiness and psychological well-being.

Relationships
25 Things to Discuss Before Moving in Together

Arash Emamzadeh on July 7, 2023

Based on a recent review of research, this post presents a list of essential pre-cohabitation conversation topics (e.g., sex, romance, privacy, budgeting, and chores).

Based on a recent review of research, this post presents a list of essential pre-cohabitation conversation topics (e.g., sex, romance, privacy, budgeting, and chores).