A codependent marriage is when a partner consumes considerable financial, emotional, and physical resources on behalf of their more problem-saturated spouse.

Yeah, but what do we really mean by a codependent marriage…and how did we begin to frame things that way?

Couples therapists hear all kinds of reasons to leave a marriage.

But a new research study by Professor Samantha Joel says that while twenty-three separate reasons were given by study participants, three dominant issues weigh heavily on whether you decide that you have reasons to leave a marriage…

Some people’s brains respond quite differently to alcohol.

New research suggests that folks who are more sensitive to alcohol’s pleasurable effects are more likely to become alcoholics.

A 10-year study of young adult drinkers found that future alcoholics experience greater stimulation, liking, and wanting for alcohol than others.

People who go on to become addicted to alcohol do not get used to its effects, as most people do.

Alcohol consumption, when done in moderation, has been linked to a variety of benefits, including improved cognitive function, enhanced attractiveness, and a reduced risk of certain diseases.

However, the research community has shifted to a more skeptical and measured discussion of the research suggesting the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption.

Here's an objective, closer look at some of the contrarian findings on the benefits of moderate alcohol intake from recent research…

The more alcohol people drink, the greater the damage to the cerebral cortex. High alcohol intake can lead to a thinner cerebral cortex, research finds.

The cerebral cortex is the layer of neurons that support most higher-level cognition. However, the brain damage caused by drinking is not an all-or-nothing phenomenon.

The more people drank, the greater the damage to this area of the brain. The irony is that alcohol damages the very areas of the brain that are responsible for controlling alcohol intake.

However, people who had been alcoholics but now abstained showed the brain can recover.

Recent research has shed light on the detrimental effects of binge drinking on brain health, particularly in young people.

Binge drinking, defined in the US as consuming four or more standard alcoholic drinks for women or five or more for men in two hours, has been linked to significant brain damage, including thinning in areas crucial for memory, language, awareness, consciousness, and attention.

Have you ever stayed in a relationship just because you thought your partner couldn’t handle a breakup? Turns out, you’re not alone—and there’s scientific research to back you up!

According to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, people often stay in unhappy relationships when they believe their partner might crumble without them.

Yes, it sounds like a plot twist in a romantic comedy, but it’s true!

While antidepressants are known to reduce depression symptoms in the short term, their long-term effects on overall quality of life are less clear.

Recent research suggests that antidepressants may not significantly improve quality of life over time.

A long-term analysis comparing folks with depression who took antidepressants to those who did not reveals that, after two years, there is no notable difference in their quality of life.

Antidepressants can be a double-edged sword. While they help alleviate the psychological pain of depression, they can also dull the pleasure from activities that once brought joy.

This phenomenon, known as "emotional blunting," affects about half of all patients on these medications. Let's dive into why this happens and how it impacts everyday life.

Here’s the nub of the problem: Depressed folks often remember negative events more vividly than positive ones.

This cognitive bias can significantly impact their overall view of themselves and their lives.

However, a recent study suggests that antidepressants may help counteract this tendency by reducing the bias towards negative memories.

Did you know that the effectiveness of antidepressants might hinge more on belief than on the pill itself?

Research reveals that 3X as many people respond positively to antidepressants if they believe the drug will work.

This intriguing finding underscores the significant role of expectations in treating depression and anxiety.

In later life, a good marriage is highly protective of your mental and physical health.

But a bad marriage characterized by bickering and nagging will have the opposite effect.

The older we get, the more the quality of our long-term relationship impacts our overall quality of life.