Eric W. Dolan

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A new study suggests that the way people attempt to lose weight might have a meaningful impact on their mental health. The research, published in the Journal of Affective Disorders, showed that healthy weight loss behaviors such as eating more fruits and vegetables, switching to lower-calorie foods, and exercising were associated with fewer symptoms of depression.

1 day ago | psypost.org | Eric W. Dolan

Young adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder who play an instrument may outperform their non-musical peers on a range of cognitive tasks, according to new research published in Psychological Research. The study found that adults with ADHD who had received long-term training in piano or guitar showed stronger performance on measures of attention, memory, processing speed, and executive functioning.

1 day ago | psypost.org | Eric W. Dolan

New research published in the journal Chronobiology International suggests that flight attendants with a preference for evening activity and those who report insecure attachment styles may be more likely to experience symptoms of depression. The study introduces a new “Chrono-Attachment Health Model” to better understand mental health risks in populations with disrupted circadian rhythms, such as shift workers and airline staff.

1 day ago | psypost.org | Eric W. Dolan

What happens when people push artificial intelligence to its limits—not for profit or malice, but out of curiosity and creativity? A new study published in PLOS One explores the world of “LLM red teamers,” individuals who test the boundaries of large language models by intentionally trying to make them fail. Based on interviews with 28 practitioners, the research sheds light on a rapidly emerging human-computer interaction that blends play, ethics, and improvisation.

1 day ago | psypost.org | Eric W. Dolan

New research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that people who engage in sexual activity at least once a week are less likely to experience symptoms of depression. Drawing from a large, nationally representative sample of U.S. adults, the study found that sexual frequency was negatively associated with depression, even after accounting for factors like age, physical health, and socioeconomic status.