Eric W. Dolan

Articles by Eric W. Dolan

Adverse childhood experiences linked to increased ADHD symptoms in college students - PsyPost

Health December 29, 2025

A recent study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders provides new evidence that difficult childhood experiences may contribute to symptoms of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)οΏ½...

Musical expertise is associated with specific cognitive and personality traits beyond memory performance - PsyPost

Technology December 28, 2025

Experienced musicians tend to possess an advantage in short-term memory for musical patterns and a small advantage for visual information, according to a large-scale international study. The researchοΏ½...

Scientists find the biological footprint of social anxiety may reside partially in the gut - PsyPost

Health December 18, 2025

New research published in the Journal of Affective Disorders provides evidence that the gut microbiome may play a functional role in the development of social anxiety disorder. The study found that tοΏ½...

Learning about the "nocebo effect" prevents false ADHD self-diagnosis, study shows - PsyPost

Health December 8, 2025

Mental health awareness campaigns have become a staple in universities and schools, aiming to reduce stigma and encourage treatment. A new study suggests that these well-intentioned efforts may have οΏ½...

This common snack enhanced memory and brain vascular function in a 16-week trial - PsyPost

Health December 2, 2025

A new study in Clinical Nutrition provides evidence that the regular consumption of unsalted, skin-roasted peanuts may enhance brain vascular function and memory in older adults. The research indicatοΏ½...

Scientists identify a fat-derived hormone that drives the mood benefits of exercise - PsyPost

Health November 25, 2025

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry provides evidence that a single thirty-minute session of physical activity can produce immediate antidepressant effects in both humans and mice. The reseοΏ½...

Anxious-depressed individuals underestimate themselves even when they’re right - PsyPost

Health June 10, 2025

New research published in Nature Communications sheds light on why individuals with anxiety and depression often remain underconfident in their abilitieseven when their actual performance is intact. οΏ½...

Socioeconomic background tied to distinct brain and behavioral patterns - PsyPost

Health June 10, 2025

A new study published in Nature Neuroscience suggests that different aspects of socioeconomic status are associated with distinct patterns of brain structure, connectivity, and behaviorand these assoοΏ½...

Genetic and biological clues point to inflammation’s role in mental health - PsyPost

Health June 9, 2025

A large study in the Netherlands has found that inflammation is consistently linked to symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as subtle impairments in cognitive functionparticularly memory and aοΏ½...

Neuroimaging study suggests mindfulness meditation lowers sensory gating - PsyPost

Health June 9, 2025

People who regularly practice mindfulness meditation appear to experience bodily sensations more readily than others, but this heightened awareness may not actually make them more accurate. A new stuοΏ½...