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Psychology says checking your partner’s last seen is not just curiosity, it shows where insecurity, trust issues, and relationship anxiety begin

Humans are fundamentally wired for connection and a sense of belonging. Psychological research on social bonds suggests that feeling excluded or ignored can trigger emotional reactions that closely resemble experiences of physical discomfort. This may help explain why unanswered or unread messages can create a surprisingly strong sense of stress,…

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Psychology says anxiety is not just overthinking, here’s how fear, stress, and uncertainty slowly take control of your mind and body

Psychology does not suggest that anxiety is merely a result of overthinking. The experience of anxiety is far more intricate than a stream of worried thoughts. Research indicates that it involves the brain’s threat-detection mechanisms, responses to uncertainty, stress-related processes, patterns of thinking, emotional regulation challenges, and a range of…

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Psychology says reading old chats hurts after a breakup because your brain keeps returning to the version of love that once felt safe

Psychology does not suggest that people revisit old conversations because they are emotionally weak or incapable of moving forward. Human emotions and memories are far more nuanced than that. Research indicates that unresolved feelings, nostalgia, attachment styles, counterfactual thinking, and the mind’s natural desire for closure can all motivate people…

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Poverty shapes children's brains more than parenting or IQ, study says

A family’s financial status plays a major role in children’s brain development, according to a new study.

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Anxiety-Control Brain Circuit Discovered, Scientists Learn to Switch It Off

Researchers at Spain's Institute for Neurosciences identified a specific amygdala neuron circuit (Grik4/GluK4) that drives anxiety and social withdrawal — and reversed both behaviors in mice by rebalancing it. Published June 2026.

Medical Daily

Psychology says people who keep their cameras off during meetings aren’t always disengaged, their brain may be protecting them from something important

Psychology does not suggest that everyone who keeps their camera turned off is shy, uninterested, or trying to conceal something. Human behavior is far more nuanced than such simple assumptions. Research suggests that choosing to stay off-camera can be influenced by factors such as Zoom fatigue, privacy preferences, heightened self-awareness,…

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Using cannabis for sleep isn’t harmless – a neurologist explains how it can trap people in a cycle of dependency

For millions of people, cannabis has become the unofficial prescription for lost sleep. But what feels like a solution may be quietly making the problem worse.

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47 New ‘War And Peas’ Comics Filled With Unexpected Punchlines And Darkly Clever Humor

Created by German artists Elizabeth Pich and Jonathan Kunz, "War And Peas" has been delighting readers since 2011 with its unique blend of absurdity, dark humor, and brilliantly unexpected twists, leaving you wondering how your brain just agreed that something so dark was so funny.

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Psychology says deep thinkers aren't just processing more information than others; they're running a different decision-making system most people never access, one that quietly checks second-order consequences before the first answer even forms

Deep thinkers may be perceived as indecisive, but they utilize a more deliberate cognitive process, as described by Daniel Kahneman's research. Their brains automatically default to System 2, analyzing more variables and simulating future outcomes, leading to more thorough and often better decisions. This depth, however, can lead to decision…

The Economic Times

Daily Word Search Game #024 (Jun 11, 2026)

Expand your vocabulary with today's Daily Word Search puzzle. Choose from Easy, Medium, or Hard difficulty levels and challenge yourself to find every hidden word in this fun and addictive word search game. New themed puzzles are added daily for word game and brain teaser fans alike. Entertainment

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I Knew Epilepsy In My 20s Would Be Hard, But I Didn’t Expect It To Kill My Social Life

After two years, three medications and a very bitten tongue, who knew balancing a social life and seizures would be so hard?

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I'm a Neuroscientist—6 Daily Habits to Prioritise Over Supplements for Brain Function and Longevity

Step away from the supplements.

Marie Claire

Kerala reports fresh Nipah Virus case: Check symptoms, ways to prevent and other key details

Kerala is on high alert after a man in Kozhikode district tested positive for Nipah virus. Health officials are tracing contacts and implementing quarantine measures. The patient is on ventilator support. Samples are sent for confirmation. Authorities are investigating the source of infection. Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease spread…

The Economic Times

Alzheimer's Treatment Is Entering a New Era — Here Is Everything That Has Changed in 2026

Leqembi and Kisunla are slowing Alzheimer's decline by 27-35% in early-stage patients. The 2026 drug pipeline has 158 candidates in 192 trials. Prevention trials are beginning. Here's the full update.

Medical Daily

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Ultra-Processed Foods and Dementia Risk 2026: New Research Links Daily Packaged Food Habits to Brain Shrinkage and Cognitive Decline

A 2026 systematic review and Australian brain study found every 10% increase in ultra-processed food intake reduces attention and raises dementia risk. High UPF diets linked to 37% higher dementia risk and gray matter loss.

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The surprising benefit of vitamin C in old age

Scientists have linked low levels of vitamin C has to a lower volume of gray matter - associated with cognitive decline

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Sheldon Creed debuts a partnership on the cutting edge of brain optimization

The 2020 Truck Series champion will wear a Vielight around his schedule

Medical Daily

Microplastics Are Accumulating in Human Brains at Alarming Levels — And the Link to Dementia and Heart Disease Is Growing Clearer

A May 2026 study found microplastics in human brains at 7–30x levels vs. other organs, with a 50% rise since 2016. Dementia patients had the highest levels. Arterial plaque microplastics linked to 4x heart attack risk.

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Why Do We Feel Awkward When Someone Is Typing and Then Stops?

Almost everyone has experienced it. You send a message, wait for a reply, and suddenly see those three little dots appear. Someone is typing. For a few seconds, anticipation builds. Then, without warning, the typing indicator disappears. No message arrives. What follows is often a surprising wave of curiosity, confusion,…

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56 Real-Life Plot Twists So Wild And Unexpected They Left Everyone Completely Speechless

Real-life plot twists can be tricky. While some arrive as a welcome surprise, others unravel dark realities and expose long-buried secrets. What truly sets them apart from fiction, though, is their unfiltered absurdity — they are stranger, wilder, and infinitely more fascinating because they actually happened in real time. They…

The Economic Times

Psychology says people who dream every night aren’t weird but they may be under a lot of stress and have unhinged emotions

Psychology does not consider frequent dreaming to be unusual. On the contrary, dreaming is widely regarded as a natural and important aspect of healthy brain activity. People who recall their dreams on a regular basis often have minds that are actively processing emotions, experiences, memories, and creative thoughts, even while…

Salon

Don’t write love letters with AI

Why do GenAI boosters want you to outsource your brain?

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What If Your Problems Aren't the Real Problem?

What if the thing disturbing you right now isn't actually the problem? Sounds impossible, doesn't it? Yet every day, people suffer not because of what happened, but because of what they imagine might happen next. A simple message, a missed call, a delayed reply, or a strange look from someone…

The Economic Times

In 2008, archaeologists lifting a skull from a wet pit in York found something soft inside, and the Heslington brain preserved a life from Iron Age Britain

In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough in York, England, researchers unearthed ancient brain tissue that has astonishingly remained intact for over 2,600 years. This tissue, belonging to a man who likely met a violent end during the Iron Age, has proteins that formed resilient structures, effectively thwarting deterioration.

The Economic Times

Psychology says people who eat the same food every day aren’t boring or close-minded, they may be optimizing life in a surprising way

Psychology suggests that people who eat the same foods repeatedly are often driven by a mix of comfort, convenience, habit, emotional reassurance, and a desire to reduce daily stress. For some, familiar meals create a sense of stability and predictability.

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