From the University at Buffalo press release: Although people living in consumer-based cultures such as the U.S. often believe that they will be happier if they acquire more money, the findings of a newly published…
From the Tohoku University press release: People who consume low-fat milk and yogurt, rather than whole-fat dairy products, are less likely to have depression, according to researchers in Japan and China. Dairy consumption has long…
From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign press release: Reading supportive comments, “likes” and private messages from social media friends prior to taking a test may help college students who have high levels of test-anxiety significantly…
From the Penn State press release: Mindfulness training may be one way to help students successfully transition to college life, according to Penn State researchers. The first semester of college is a time of great…
From the British Psychological Society press release: Friendships play a vital role in helping people get through substantial challenges in life, according to a new study. Until now, little research has been carried out into…
From the Brown University press release: In a new study of a Brown University scholarly course on mindfulness that also included meditation labs, researchers found that the practice on average significantly helped women overcome “negative…
From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign press release: Healthy college students who have a relatively small inferior frontal cortex — a brain region behind the temples that helps regulate thoughts and emotions — are more…
From the National Communication Association press release: Expressing gratitude has become trendy; these days, you can easily find a stock of gratitude journals and notebooks at your local stationery store or bookseller, or search for…
From the University of Illinois at Chicago press release: A lack of sleep makes everything harder. Focusing, finishing assignments, and coping with everyday stress can become monumental tasks. People with anxiety and depression often have sleep…
From the Kyoto University press release: You’ve been losing all night, and now another bad hand. So why raise? Gambling addiction is a mental disorder characterized by excessive risk-taking despite negative results. Scientific studies using…