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·March 2, 2026·6 min read

Why Socializing Loses to Alcohol in Addiction

New research reveals that activity in the anterior insula primes the brain to choose alcohol over social interaction, offering a new target for addiction treatment.

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·March 1, 2026·7 min read

Laughing at Your Blunders Beats Embarrassment

A major study reveals that laughing at your own minor blunders is the ultimate social power move, beating out embarrassment for building trust and likability.

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·March 1, 2026·6 min read

Why We Repeat Decisions That No Longer Make Sense

Stuck on repeat. A major study reveals that our brains prefer repeating past decisions over weighing new facts, turning simple actions into "irrational" long-term habits.

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·February 28, 2026·8 min read

Using Imagination to Disrupt Negative Memory Traces

Healing through imagination. Researchers prove that "rescripting" painful childhood memories with a supportive defender can permanently lower the fear of failure in adults.

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·February 28, 2026·7 min read

Ketamine Revolution: Study Redefines Depression Treatment

Pioneering research into ketamine has moved depression treatment away from slow-acting serotonin drugs toward rapid-acting glutamate therapy.

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·February 27, 2026·6 min read

Music May Not Boost Focus or Mood During Exercise

A major review finds that the mental boost we expect from listening to music while exercising is inconsistent and often disappears during intense workouts.

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·February 26, 2026·7 min read

Nature Exposure Triggers Brain Reset

The ultimate mental reset. New research confirms that just three minutes in nature can "recalibrate" your brain, quieting stress and restoring focus.

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·February 26, 2026·8 min read

Modern Cannabis Is Hitting Gen Z Mental Health Hard

A widening health gap. A 10-year study of 35,000 people finds that the link between cannabis use and mental health disorders is strengthening, with youth facing the highest risks.

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·February 25, 2026·8 min read

Brain Switch Identified for Unlearning Fear Faster

Stop the fear before it lingers. Scientists identify a specific neural switch that can be "turned on" to help the brain unlearn fear and trauma faster than ever.

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·February 23, 2026·8 min read

Chatbots Can Worsen Delusions and Mania

A digital helping hand or a dangerous mirror? New research reveals how AI chatbots can consolidate delusions and worsen symptoms for those with severe mental illness.

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·February 23, 2026·5 min read

Moving Beyond Dopamine to Treat Schizophrenia

Dopamine isn't the whole story. A massive new review outlines the next generation of schizophrenia therapies that target the immune system, the gut, and cognitive receptors.

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·February 23, 2026·7 min read

The Brain Ignores Itching When You’re Stressed

In a crisis, the last thing you want to do is scratch. Scientists discover the brain's "mute button" that silences itch during stress—and why it fails in chronic conditions.