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Social Rejection Triggers Release of Natural Painkillers in the Brain

New study demonstrates that the brain treats social pain in a similar way to physical pain.

→ Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

The Peanut Butter Test for Alzheimer’s Disease

New test for Alzheimer's requires only a dollop of peanut butter and a ruler.

→ Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

The Genetic Predisposition to Focus on the Negative

Around 50% of Caucasians have the ADRA2b gene variant.

Other recent posts:

10 Ways Your Voice Influences Other Minds
Kissing: Its Vital Role in Choosing and Keeping Partners
20 Wonderful Effects Exercise Has on the Mind
8 Fascinating Facts About Anxiety

→ Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

10 Ways Your Voice Influences Other Minds

Deep male voices boost memory, familiar voices are easy to hear or block out, the distinctive voice of love and more...

Other recent posts:

20 Wonderful Effects Exercise Has on the Mind
8 Fascinating Facts About Anxiety
Why Do Cheaters Cheat When The Stakes Are Low?
10 Magical Effects Music Has On the Mind
Our Genes Respond Positively to The Right Kind of Happiness

→ Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

Kissing: Its Vital Role in Choosing and Keeping Partners

Two new studies of kissing have found that apart from being sexy, kissing also helps people choose partners--and keep them

Other recent posts:

20 Wonderful Effects Exercise Has on the Mind
8 Fascinating Facts About Anxiety
Why Do Cheaters Cheat When The Stakes Are Low?
10 Magical Effects Music Has On the Mind
Our Genes Respond Positively to The Right Kind of Happiness

→ Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

20 Wonderful Effects Exercise Has on the Mind

Studies find exercise increases stress resilience, fights anxiety, speeds up the mind, protects against dementia, is more fun than we predict, and more...

Other recent posts:

8 Fascinating Facts About Anxiety
Why Do Cheaters Cheat When The Stakes Are Low?
10 Magical Effects Music Has On the Mind
Our Genes Respond Positively to The Right Kind of Happiness
The ‘Beer Goggles’ Effect: What Causes It?

→ Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

8 Fascinating Facts About Anxiety

Studies show that anxiety affects the sense of smell and balance, how we judge faces and perceptions of our personal space.

Other recent posts:

Why Do Cheaters Cheat When The Stakes Are Low?
10 Magical Effects Music Has On the Mind
Our Genes Respond Positively to The Right Kind of Happiness
The ‘Beer Goggles’ Effect: What Causes It?

→ Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

Why Do Cheaters Cheat When The Stakes Are Low?

Despite having little to gain, petty cheaters feel happier and more self-satisfied than those who follow the rules.

→ Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

10 Magical Effects Music Has On the Mind

Music can improve verbal IQ, aid in heart disease treatment, evoke colours in the mind and even help you see happy faces all around.

→ Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"

Our Genes Respond Positively to The Right Kind of Happiness

The right kind of happiness doesn't just feel great, it also benefits the body, right down to its instructional code.

→ Jeremy Dean is a psychologist and author of PsyBlog. His latest book is
"Making Habits, Breaking Habits: How to Make Changes That Stick"