Eric W. Dolan

Articles by Eric W. Dolan

Age at which childhood abuse occurs is associated with distinct brain activity in adulthood - PsyPost

Health July 6, 2026

A recent study published in Molecular Psychiatry provides evidence that experiencing abuse during different stages of childhood and adolescence alters how the brain processes emotions in adulthood. TοΏ½...

A single dose of psilocybin reduces reward-seeking behavior by altering inhibitory brain cells - PsyPost

Health July 4, 2026

Recent evidence suggests that a single dose of the psychedelic compound psilocybin reduces the drive to seek out rewards, providing evidence for its potential to treat substance use disorders. A new οΏ½...

Why opposites don’t attract: A global study reveals the true rules of romantic compatibility - PsyPost

Health June 27, 2026

A new study published in the Journal of Research in Personality suggests that feeling satisfied in a romantic relationship depends heavily on specific combinations of how you view yourself and how yoοΏ½...

An 80-year-old woman with advanced Alzheimer's regained speech and mobility after taking psilocybin - PsyPost

Health June 27, 2026

A recently published case report in Frontiers in Neuroscience details how a high dose of psilocybin mushrooms appeared to temporarily restore specific daily functions and communication abilities in aοΏ½...

A three-minute smartphone game can detect a subtle cognitive mechanism behind depression - PsyPost

Health June 18, 2026

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences provides evidence that people with depression experience a measurable shift in their expectations for pleasure, making it οΏ½...

Eating at least five eggs a week is associated with a 27 percent lower risk of Alzheimer’s - PsyPost

Health May 11, 2026

A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition provides evidence that eating eggs in moderation tends to reduce the risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in older adults. Consumption o...

Scientists discover a hydraulic link between the abdomen and the brain - PsyPost

Health May 11, 2026

A recent study published in Nature Neuroscience suggests that the brain is more mechanically connected to the body than previously appreciated. Scientists found that abdominal muscle contractions comοΏ½...

Scientists link daytime sleep-like brain waves to attention lapses in ADHD - PsyPost

Health May 3, 2026

Scientists have discovered that brief patterns of brain activity usually seen during deep sleep frequently intrude into the waking hours of adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This οΏ½...

Scientists reveal the biological pathways linking childhood trauma to chronic gut pain - PsyPost

Health April 29, 2026

Two recent studies published in Gastroenterology provide evidence that events in early life shape the long-term health of the gut and brain. The research suggests that early stress and fetal exposureοΏ½...

Certainty in your feelings toward your partner predicts relationship happiness and mental well-being - PsyPost

Health April 26, 2026

New research published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships provides evidence that confidence in how a person feels about their romantic partner plays an important role in their overalοΏ½...