Psychology Today

Cats may try hard to appear nonchalant, but they are extremely well-attuned to the mood and happiness of their owners. And vice versa. Here’s how it works. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psycho…

When did men become so uncomfortable being seen naked by other men, such as in a public bathroom or locker room? Something has changed in men’s attitudes toward nudity, privacy, and masculinity, writes @drjoekort psychologytoday.com/us/blog/unders…

We assume that people who sound certain know more than we do—especially when checking their claims is difficult or costly, as in the case of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos. Here’s what everyone needs to know about deciding when to trust a health expert. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fevere…

The question isn’t if food engages the brain’s reward circuitry. It’s whether repeated exposure to particular foods during childhood produces lasting changes in motivation, habits, and vulnerability to compulsive eating—and whether that can be prevented. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addict…

Intelligence is often considered a gift. But intelligent people may be more likely to overthink in ways that might be irritating to others, to name one example. Here’s how traits and temperaments can be double-edged. psychologytoday.com/us/articles/20…