# subscriber only (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover subscriber only. Page: Feed: --- ## [This Factor Predicts Children’s Future Depression Better Than Parental Divorce (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/depression-divorce.php) _2026-08-21 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ What puts children of divorced parents at higher depression risk decades later? ## [AI Can Sound Caring, Thoughtful And Understanding, But It Is Not Conscious (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/ai-not-conscious.php) _2026-08-20 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ As AI becomes smarter, it is easier to forget the crucial difference between intelligence and awareness. ## [How Writing About A Relationship Breakup Helps People Look To The Future (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/writing-breakup.php) _2026-08-19 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Being unable to 'tell the story' of a breakup may be a bad sign. ## [The Parenting Phone Habit Linked To Teen Mental Health Problems (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/phone-parenting.php) _2026-08-18 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Children’s phone use is widely debated -- but what about their caregivers? ## [Do Depressed People See Reality More Clearly? (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/depressive-real.php) _2026-08-17 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Could feeling low make some judgments more objective? A large review offers an intriguing answer. ## [Lark vs Owl: 10 Ways Sleep Timing Shapes Your Mind And Body (P)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/10-lark-vs-owl.php) _2026-08-16 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Night owls and early birds differ in surprising ways, with research revealing links to personality, wellbeing, habits and the brain. ## [6 Common Sugar Substitutes Linked To Faster Brain Aging (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/6-sugar-substitutes.php) _2026-08-15 · Mina Dean · PsyBlog_ Some “healthy” sugar substitutes are linked to memory loss and 1.6 additional years of brain aging. ## [This Powerful Lifestyle Pattern Could Cancel Out Dementia Risk (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/beat-dementia-genes.php) _2026-08-14 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Even people with a high genetic risk of dementia saw benefits from these activities. ## [Attack of the Chat Bots](https://remapradio.com/articles/attack-of-the-chat-bots/) _2026-08-14 · Patrick Klepek · Remap_ Patrick vents to Rob about a day of endless struggle with a Comcast "support bot" and why the world, in general, just feels more frustrating. ## [What Wearing A Cooling Cap For 30 Minutes Does To Mood And Brain Activity (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/cooling-cap.php) _2026-08-13 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ The physical sensation alone appeared to influence emotional state and brain patterns. ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/l52WBoLKRvzB) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [A Tiny Change To Your Breathing Could Make You Far Braver (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/breathing-braver.php) _2026-08-12 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ A surprisingly simple technique could subtly change how you approach life's most important moments. ## [The Surprising Words Your Brain Hides From Conscious Awareness (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/words-filter.php) _2026-08-11 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Your brain is automatically filtering out certain words -- here's why. ## [This 30-Minute Exercise Switch Cuts Depression & Anxiety Symptoms (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/exercise-dep-anx.php) _2026-08-10 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Your daily walk helps, but research suggests it may not be the whole story for mental health. ## [13 Delightful Truths Behind The Psychology Of Smiling (P)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/9-smiling.php) _2026-08-09 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ The science of smiling reveals it can shift both how people treat you and how you experience the world. ## [A Tiny Change In Posture Produces A Positive Shift In Mood And Performance (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/posture-mood.php) _2026-08-08 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Could the way you are sitting be shaping your mood? This simple experiment suggests it might. ## [A Drug-Free Way To Treat Tic Disorders — It Works As Well As Medication (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/treatment-tics.php) _2026-08-07 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Many people with tic disorders want alternatives to medication because of side effects. ## [Mid World](https://remapradio.com/articles/mid-world/) _2026-08-07 · Patrick Klepek · Remap_ Rob and Patrick discuss the scratching of itches, and how seeking perfection—or even the very good—often distracts us from being in smaller moments of joy. ## [Who You Are](https://www.granfalloonmusic.com/post/who-you-are) _2026-08-07 · Granfalloon News · Granfalloon_ Who are you? ## [The Common Parenting Habit That Turns Good Kids Into Great Liars (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/kids-liars.php) _2026-08-06 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ There is a surprising connection between how parents handle bad behaviour and how often kids lie. ## [This Hidden Mental Health Risk Peaks For Night Owls (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/sleep-mental-hlth.php) _2026-08-05 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Your sleep pattern could influence how vulnerable you are to certain mental health problems. ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/G9OKfNjizBXD) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [One Simple Eating Habit That Keeps Brains Sharper (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/eating-habit.php) _2026-08-04 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Losing weight is not the only benefit. This simple eating schedule gives the brain an unexpected boost. ## [Ten Years of Tyranny](https://remapradio.com/articles/ten-years-of-tyranny/) _2026-08-04 · Duncan Fyfe · Remap_ Sympathy for the Devil's little helper ## [Millions Stay On Antidepressants For Years — But Do They Really Help? (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/antidepressants-years.php) _2026-08-03 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ The findings could change how people view long-term antidepressant treatment. ## [10 Post-Depression Realities Every Recovering Patient Needs to Know (P)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/10-post-depression.php) _2026-08-02 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Recovering from depression is only step one. Discover 10 evidence-based insights on therapy, medication and habits to protect long-term health. ## [How Cooperative People Really Are — The Results Defy Expectations (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/08/cooperative-expectations.php) _2026-08-01 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ We often expect selfish behaviour, but global evidence paints a much more hopeful picture. ## [Why People Think Women Are Better At Multitasking (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/women-multitasking.php) _2026-07-31 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ A realistic multitasking experiment may finally explain one of the most persistent gender stereotypes. ## [You Can Do That?](https://remapradio.com/articles/you-can-do-that/) _2026-07-31 · Patrick Klepek · Remap_ Rob and Patrick chat about discovering what the people in life do for a living, and how hard it can be to explain what your own job even is. ## [People With These 5 Traits Are Happier — And Two Stand Out (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/5-happiness-traits.php) _2026-07-30 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ The path to greater well-being may depend less on circumstances and more on how we relate to others. ## [Both Men And Women Agree One Sex Is Better Looking (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/men-women-attractive.php) _2026-07-29 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ What millions of face ratings revealed raises a fascinating question about beauty, culture and perception. ## [This Common Vitamin Is Linked To A Younger Brain (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/vitamin-brain.php) _2026-07-28 · Mina Dean · PsyBlog_ One vitamin linked to healthier brain structure and stronger communication between key brain regions. ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3NqFuRW5ixcH) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Letting the Fires Die](https://remapradio.com/articles/letting-fires-die-destiny-crucible/) _2026-07-28 · Bruno Dias · Remap_ On saying goodbye to Destiny’s Crucible ## [Are You Better Single Or In An Average Relationship? A Study Reveals The Truth (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/single-average.php) _2026-07-27 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ A long-term study challenges one of society's biggest assumptions about relationships and happiness. ## [13 Mind-Body Techniques To Supercharge Your Immune System (P)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/13-immune.php) _2026-07-26 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Immunity is about more than vitamins and diet: your daily habits, moods and thoughts directly rewire how your body fights disease. ## [Shoot For The Moon? This Is How Ambitious You Should Really Be (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/ambition-sweet-spot.php) _2026-07-25 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Success may depend less on aiming high and more on knowing exactly how high to aim. ## [This Common Phone Habit Is Linked To A Hidden Risk For Depression (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/phone-use-depression.php) _2026-07-24 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ A smartphone can be a lifeline or a trap. Researchers found one pattern linked to higher depression risk in older adults. ## [The Five Healthy Habits On Which Your Mental Health Depends (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/5-healthy-habits.php) _2026-07-23 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Simple behaviours you barely notice could play a bigger role in mood than expected. ## [Super Mega Baseball 4 and the Quest for the Perfect Game](https://remapradio.com/articles/super-mega-baseball-4-and-the-quest-for-the-perfect-game/) _2026-07-23 · Samuel Horti · Remap_ How Metalhead achieved the ideal form of the baseball sim-cade game, thanks to the double-edged influence of EA. ## [The Emotions That Make You Look More Attractive (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/emotion-attractive.php) _2026-07-22 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ The way we respond to others’ emotions can influence how we are perceived physically. ## [Billions Spent on Alzheimer’s Drugs — Are We Seeing Real Results? (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/alzheimers-billions.php) _2026-07-21 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Alzheimer's drugs can now clear amyloid build-up from the brain. But does that translate into real-world improvement? ## [This Strange Friendship Illusion Helps Relationships Flourish (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/friendship-illusion.php) _2026-07-20 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ We may not see our friends as they really are -- and it could be shaping relationships in surprising ways. ## [9 Mind-Bending Studies That Suggest Consciousness Isn’t What You Think (P)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/9-consciousness.php) _2026-07-19 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Think you're in total control of your mind? These fascinating studies suggest consciousness is far less reliable than it feels. ## [The Old World (Part Two)](https://remapradio.com/articles/the-old-world-part-two/) _2026-07-19 · Patrick Klepek · Remap_ Patrick and Rob continue their long-winded conversation about the nature of physical media and why we cling to the arguably irrational. ## [Caffeine Changes Sleep In A Way Most People Never Notice (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/caffeine-sleep.php) _2026-07-18 · Mina Dean · PsyBlog_ Coffee does not always keep people awake -- but it may quietly change what happens after they fall asleep. ## [One Daily Ritual That Is Linked To Higher IQ Scores (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/incredibly-easy.php) _2026-07-17 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Scientists tracked thousands of children and discovered that this habit offers the same cognitive benefits as a full night's sleep. ## [The Old World (Part 1)](https://remapradio.com/articles/the-old-world-part-1/) _2026-07-17 · Patrick Klepek · Remap_ Rob and Patrick mull the seemingly inevitable death of discs, and why it's sometimes worth fighting for a pile of physical data. ## [The River Knows](https://www.granfalloonmusic.com/post/the-river-knows) _2026-07-17 · Granfalloon News · Granfalloon_ The absurdity of making detailed plans lies in... ## [This Minor Daily Eating Habit Could Be Sabotaging Your Focus (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/upf-attention.php) _2026-07-16 · Mina Dean · PsyBlog_ Only 10 percent of this type of food is enough to ruin your focus and increase dementia risk. ## [What Happens When Anxious People Put Their Feelings Into Words (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/anxiety-words.php) _2026-07-15 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ A surprisingly simple psychological technique reduces anxiety -- but most people never think to try it. ## [The Reason Some People Get More Anxious When They Try To Relax](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/personality-trait-prevents-relaxation.php) _2026-07-15 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ Relaxing is a challenge for people with this trait. ## [The Simple Audio Trick That Boosts Workout Endurance By 20% (M)](https://www.spring.org.uk/2026/07/audio-endurance.php) _2026-07-14 · Dr Jeremy Dean · PsyBlog_ People often perform better and persist longer with this audio in the background.