Psychology In The Media

Ever crave something sweet when you’re stressed? You’re not alone—but what if that habit is doing more than you think?In this episode of Psychology In The Media, we break down a 2025 research study exploring the link between sugar intake, depression, and anxiety. We’ll talk about what the data actually shows, why sugar might impact your mental health, and the surprising truth about emotional eating.Is sugar really the problem—or is it more complicated than that? Let’s get into the psychology behind food and mood.Full Article: Coxon, C., Rufeger, M., Hollamby, G., Ashtree, D. N., Orr, R., Lane, M. M., & Hepsomali, P. (2025). Sugar intake is associated with increased odds of depression and anxiety: Evidence from a cross‐sectional study. Health Science Reports, 8(12). https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.71666 Music track: Sunflower by LukremboSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for Videos (Safe)

Ever notice a toddler grinning when they give away a snack? Turns out, that’s not just adorable—it’s science. In this episode, we dive into a new study showing that toddlers are happier giving to others than receiving for themselves. We’ll explore what this means for human kindness, the ‘warm glow’ of helping, and why giving might feel good from the very start of life.Full Article: Tan, E., de Vondervoort, J. V., Dhaliwal, J., Aknin, L. B., & Hamlin, J. K. (2026). Toddlers are happier giving to others than to themselves. Developmental Science, 29(3). https://doi.org/10.1111/desc.70171 Music track: Sunflower by LukremboSource: https://freetouse.com/musicFree To Use Music for Videos (Safe)