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<td><a href="http://www.socialpsychology.org/client/redirect.php?from=rss_feed&id=188986&url=https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260207092904.htm" style="font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing:-1px;margin:0;padding:0 0 2px;font-weight: bold;font-size: 19px;line-height: 20px;color:#222;">Menopause Linked to Grey Matter Loss in Key Brain Regions</a>
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<p><div><p>Source: <a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank">Science Daily - Top Health</a></p>A major study suggests menopause is linked to changes in brain structure, mental health, and sleep. Brain scans revealed grey matter loss in areas tied to memory and emotional regulation, while many women reported increased anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Hormone therapy did not reverse these effects, though it may slow age-related declines in reaction speed. Researchers say menopause could represent an important turning point for brain health.</div><h6></h6><br><a href="https://www.socialpsychology.org/client/redirect.php?action=rssHomepage" target="_blank"><img title="Brought to you by Social Psychology Network" alt="Brought to you by SocialPsychology Network" src="https://www.socialpsychology.org/images/rss-footer-large.png" border="0" width="400" height="45"></a><br><br></p>
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<td><a href="http://www.socialpsychology.org/client/redirect.php?from=rss_feed&id=188992&url=https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260206012213.htm" style="font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing:-1px;margin:0;padding:0 0 2px;font-weight: bold;font-size: 19px;line-height: 20px;color:#222;">A Hidden Aloe Vera Compound May Help Treat Alzheimer's</a>
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<p><div><p>Source: <a href="https://www.sciencedaily.com/" rel="tag" target="_blank">Science Daily - Top Health</a></p>Scientists are continuing to search for new ways to treat Alzheimer's disease, a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. In a recent study, researchers identified several compounds found in Aloe vera that could offer new possibilities for future treatments. Aloe vera is best known as a soothing plant used for skin care, but it also contains natural chemicals that may influence biological processes inside the body.</div><h6></h6><br><a href="https://www.socialpsychology.org/client/redirect.php?action=rssHomepage" target="_blank"><img title="Brought to you by Social Psychology Network" alt="Brought to you by SocialPsychology Network" src="https://www.socialpsychology.org/images/rss-footer-large.png" border="0" width="400" height="45"></a><br><br></p>
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<td><a href="http://www.socialpsychology.org/client/redirect.php?from=rss_feed&id=188985&url=https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/2/7/olympic-committee-sports-leaders-reach-consensus-on-new-gender-policy?traffic_source=rss" style="font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing:-1px;margin:0;padding:0 0 2px;font-weight: bold;font-size: 19px;line-height: 20px;color:#222;">New Transgender Policy Consensus Reached Across Sports</a>
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<p><div><p>Source: <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com" rel="tag" target="_blank"> Al Jazeera</a></p>Global sports leaders have reached consensus on eligibility criteria for transgender athletes, with the new policy expected to be announced within the first half of this year, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Saturday. It would be the first uniform policy adopted by the IOC and international sports federations, applying to dozens of sports, including the Games and world championships. Currently, federations each have their own...</div><h6></h6><br><a href="https://www.socialpsychology.org/client/redirect.php?action=rssHomepage" target="_blank"><img title="Brought to you by Social Psychology Network" alt="Brought to you by SocialPsychology Network" src="https://www.socialpsychology.org/images/rss-footer-large.png" border="0" width="400" height="45"></a><br><br></p>
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<td><a href="http://www.socialpsychology.org/client/redirect.php?from=rss_feed&id=188984&url=https://www.psypost.org/the-surprising-way-the-brains-dopamine-rich-reward-center-adapts-as-a-romance-matures/" style="font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing:-1px;margin:0;padding:0 0 2px;font-weight: bold;font-size: 19px;line-height: 20px;color:#222;">How the Brain Changes As a Romance Matures</a>
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<p><div><p>Source: <a href="https://www.psypost.org/" rel="tag" target="_blank">PsyPost</a></p>A new study suggests that the human brain processes romantic partners differently than close friends. The research, published in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, found that the brain creates a unique neural signature for a partner early in a relationship, but the distinction tends to fade as the bond matures. These findings offer insight on how the biological drivers of romantic love may evolve from passion to...</div><h6></h6><br><a href="https://www.socialpsychology.org/client/redirect.php?action=rssHomepage" target="_blank"><img title="Brought to you by Social Psychology Network" alt="Brought to you by SocialPsychology Network" src="https://www.socialpsychology.org/images/rss-footer-large.png" border="0" width="400" height="45"></a><br><br></p>
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<td><a href="http://www.socialpsychology.org/client/redirect.php?from=rss_feed&id=188988&url=https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/02/1166912" style="font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing:-1px;margin:0;padding:0 0 2px;font-weight: bold;font-size: 19px;line-height: 20px;color:#222;">How AI and Virtual Worlds Are Reshaping Holocaust Remembrance</a>
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<p><div><p>Source: <a href="https://news.un.org/" rel="tag" target="_blank">United Nations News</a></p>As Holocaust survivors age and first-hand testimony becomes rarer, educators are turning to new technologies to preserve memory, foster empathy, and engage younger generations far beyond museums and classrooms using narrative-driven games and immersive virtual spaces allowing students to not only observe history but interact with it. The challenge is to employ the technologies thoughtfully enough to ensure that memory endures for generations to...</div><h6></h6><br><a href="https://www.socialpsychology.org/client/redirect.php?action=rssHomepage" target="_blank"><img title="Brought to you by Social Psychology Network" alt="Brought to you by SocialPsychology Network" src="https://www.socialpsychology.org/images/rss-footer-large.png" border="0" width="400" height="45"></a><br><br></p>
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<td><a href="http://www.socialpsychology.org/client/redirect.php?from=rss_feed&id=188993&url=https://www.npr.org/2026/02/08/nx-s1-5705304/transgender-minors-gender-affirming-care-plastic-surgery" style="font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing:-1px;margin:0;padding:0 0 2px;font-weight: bold;font-size: 19px;line-height: 20px;color:#222;">White House Lauds Plastic Surgeons' Statement on Trans Surgery</a>
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<p><div><p>Source: <a href="https://www.npr.org" rel="tag" target="_blank">NPR </a></p>The Trump administration celebrated a recent statement from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which recommends that doctors delay gender-related surgery until a patient is at least 19 years old. In an email to NPR, the Society noted that the new position statement is not a reversal of a previous position. It is also not a new clinical practice guideline, but rather, an articulation of the professional group's recommendations.</div><h6></h6><br><a href="https://www.socialpsychology.org/client/redirect.php?action=rssHomepage" target="_blank"><img title="Brought to you by Social Psychology Network" alt="Brought to you by SocialPsychology Network" src="https://www.socialpsychology.org/images/rss-footer-large.png" border="0" width="400" height="45"></a><br><br></p>
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<td><a href="http://www.socialpsychology.org/client/redirect.php?from=rss_feed&id=188995&url=https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiggFBVV95cUxOUno1dzUtb1hIcWVKdHVhTVlEbEpNX2hpODl2QUNYMmFyekppb09HLUxlLWx4NjNmUHozRGZKTEhvWmk0bE5VVUlaZkVsVWFEQVNXaXBrYkFmOUFZNXpZWl91Zi0xaEk5NW1XX0t0SzNwc0I4RG9YM09ZRTg5NlVJZ0FR?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en" style="font-family:Helvetica, sans-serif; letter-spacing:-1px;margin:0;padding:0 0 2px;font-weight: bold;font-size: 19px;line-height: 20px;color:#222;">Social Media Firms Sued for Mental Health Harms, But Are They Addictive?</a>
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<p><div><p>Source: <a href="http://news.google.com/?ned=us&topic=m" rel="tag" target="_blank">Google News - Health</a></p>Forthcoming legal proceedings against Meta and YouTube are frequently referred to as the "social media addiction trials," but whether these platforms are truly addictive is still under scientific debate. Lawsuits were brought against Meta, YouTube (Google), Snap, and TikTok by plaintiffs alleging these platforms severely damaged their mental health during childhood. Snap and TikTok settled the first case, but Meta and YouTube are fighting it.</div><h6></h6><br><a href="https://www.socialpsychology.org/client/redirect.php?action=rssHomepage" target="_blank"><img title="Brought to you by Social Psychology Network" alt="Brought to you by SocialPsychology Network" src="https://www.socialpsychology.org/images/rss-footer-large.png" border="0" width="400" height="45"></a><br><br></p>
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