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A common muscle-building supplement is showing surprising potential in treating depression.

A study of more than 200,000 people reveals just how strongly friendships are linked to health.

The most popular gratitude exercise turned out to be the least powerful, while one simple alternative came out on top.

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean

Nine subtle signals, behaviours and traits that make people appear more powerful, respected and high status.

Within just one month, people with severe mental illness showed metabolic improvements on this diet.

The problem may not be attention itself -- but what the brain now considers worth focusing on.

Brain fog and anhedonia are well known. This overlooked depression symptom may be just as important.

Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean

Scientists tracked real-life crying for a month -- and the results challenge a popular belief.

The instinct to make others feel better may be less universal than most people assume.

From underconfidence to rumination, here are 12 thinking patterns that make depression so persistent.

Taking a photo feels like a way to remember, but research suggests it can sometimes have the opposite effect.

What happens to the way we see love when technology makes endless alternatives available?

Not all financial stress is equal. One type is linked to poorer memory and faster brain aging decades later.

Scientists tracked popular music for 60 years and found a gradual shift that may reflect changing values in society.

Feeling lost in life? A simple writing exercise may help reconnect you with who you are and where you're going.

Using cannabis as a teenager may affect how quickly certain cognitive abilities continue to develop.

Money shapes our lives in ways we often do not realise. It influences our emotions, relationships and even our sense of self-worth. From how we spend to how we feel about our earnings, research has uncovered surprising insights that challenge common beliefs. Here are some of the most eye-opening discoveries about money and the human mind (edited and updated with new studies in August 2026). Keep …

Why does evolution allow overconfidence to persist when it can be so costly? The answer lies in what confidence signals.