The Reason Some People Get More Anxious When They Try To Relax - PsyBlog
PsyBlogby Dr Jeremy Dean·15 Jul 2026
People who have anxious personality traits can find it hard to relax. Unfortunately, relaxation exercises, including meditation, can paradoxically make some people more anxious, research finds.
The Personality Trait That Indicates Depression Risk - PsyBlog
PsyBlogby Dr Jeremy Dean·13 Jul 2026
Being neurotic is the strongest risk factor for depression and anxiety. Neuroticism is a tendency to experience negative emotions like fear, guilt, shame, sadness and anger.
The Vitamin Deficiency Linked To Opioid Addiction - PsyBlog
PsyBlogby Dr Jeremy Dean·12 Jul 2026
Vitamin D deficiency may exaggerate the desire for opioids, increasing the risk of addiction. The findings suggest that inexpensive vitamin D supplements could help reduce the risk of opioid...
The Common Drink That Reduces Alzheimer's Risk - PsyBlog
PsyBlogby Dr Jeremy Dean·11 Jul 2026
Drinking coffee may help protect against both Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The study examined compounds in coffee called phenylindanes that may help protect against dementia.
The Mental Bias That Causes Road Rage - PsyBlog
PsyBlogby Dr Jeremy Dean·10 Jul 2026
People react far more strongly to social slights than they do to small acts of kindness. It is true that people ‘pass forward’ small kindnesses paid to themselves, but they also pass on small...
The Best Treatment For Frightening Memories - PsyBlog
PsyBlogby Dr Jeremy Dean·9 Jul 2026
Exposing people to their fears is one of the best treatments for anxiety-related disorders. By confronting these fears, patients can build positive experiences that actively override the original...
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