MIT Newsby Anne Trafton | MIT News15 Jul 2026
A high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet, also called a ketogenic diet, can help some people lose weight by forcing their bodies to burn fat for fuel instead of sugar.
PsyBlogby Dr Jeremy Dean13 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.
PsyBlogby Dr Jeremy Dean12 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...
PsyBlogby Dr Jeremy Dean11 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.
Narrativelyby Chris Hartnick10 Jul 2026
The best writing is visceral, descriptive in a way that feels unique and specific, and moving. This piece from Chris — the latest in our Personals section — checks all three boxes.
Radiolabby WNYC Studios10 Jul 2026
Jul 10, 2026 Lauren Brown gets goosebumps. A lot. Sometimes several times a day. When her partner, writer Carmen Maria Machado, noticed it, she couldn't stop thinking about it.
PsyBlogby Dr Jeremy Dean9 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...
Smashing Magazineby hello@smashingmagazine.com (Kat Homan)9 Jul 2026
Mental health applications keep facing a continuing, measurable crisis: many people stop using them quickly.
The Markupby Khari Johnson9 Jul 2026
The Markup, now a part of CalMatters, uses investigative reporting, data analysis, and software engineering to challenge technology to serve the public good.
Oblivious Investorby Mike6 Jul 2026
This week I encountered an article (from March) by Cal Newport (author of Deep Work) on the topic of smartphones, social media, and their effect on attention spans and mental health.
Narrativelyby Gina Rich3 Jul 2026
Happy 4th of July Weekend! Last week, we shared an emotional and lovely flash essay that came out of the Narratively Academy prompt to tell us about an act of love.
The Markupby Colin Lecher and Mohamed Al Elew30 Jun 2026
Hello there, Our names are Colin and Mohamed, and we’re both journalists at CalMatters and The Markup.
POPSUGAR Beautyby Audrey Noble24 Jun 2026
Can Botox Kill Your Ability to Love? You've seen the memes. It is most likely already all over your algorithm.
Psychology Blog24 Jun 2026
When you are dealing with addiction, it can feel like you are simply choosing to use. In reality, your brain may be operating on deeply learned habit patterns.
Psychology Blog24 Jun 2026
When you’re facing addiction, it’s tempting to rush straight into rehab, but skipping detox and stabilization can put your safety and long‑term recovery at risk.
Psychology Blog24 Jun 2026
You tell yourself you are just tired, stressed, or “not as bad as other people.” Meanwhile, getting through each day feels heavier and harder.
Psychology Blog22 Jun 2026
Becoming a doctor is often described as a calling. From the outside, it can seem like a clear path toward meaningful work, professional respect, and financial stability.
The Sunday Wisdomby Abhishek Chakraborty21 Jun 2026
Sometimes I worry that I am not a very peaceful person. This is an inconvenient thing to discover about yourself, especially if you have already purchased furniture, developed opinions about...
Radiolabby Storytelling, Hormones, Sex hormones, Menstrual cycle, Men’s health, Women’s health, Mental Health, Philosophy, Neuroscience, Brain, Health19 Jun 2026
Jun 19, 2026 After reading something that said her menstrual cycle changes her brain each month, Senior Correspondent Molly Webster goes on a reporting mission to see if that’s true, and, if so...
The Markupby Roxsy Lin for American Community Media16 Jun 2026
In 2024, Kaiser Permanente announced the rollout of Abridge. Described in a press release as “ambient listening technology,” the AI-powered scribe is designed to help clinicians including mental...
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