From the Rice University press release: Suffering through a cold is annoying enough, but if you’re lonely, you’re likely to feel even worse, according to Rice University researchers. A study led by Rice psychologist Chris…
From the PLOS press release: People tend to unconsciously imitate others’ prudent, impatient or lazy attitudes, according to a study published in PLOS Computational Biology. “Prudence,” “impatience” or “laziness” are typically thought of as entrenched…
From the University of Kansas press release: The Liberty Mutual commercial mentions naming your car Brad and considering him part of your family. It’s easy to try to carry on a conversation with Siri on…
From the University of Toronto press release: Generalized anxiety disorder is much more common among adults who have migraines than those without migraine (6% vs. 2%), according to a new study from researchers at the…
From the University of California – Davis press release: Video games and “brain training” applications are increasingly touted as an effective treatment for depression. A new UC Davis study carries it a step further, though, finding…
From the University of Arizona press release: After a rough night’s sleep, your ability to recognize whether those around you are happy or sad could suffer, according to a study led by a University of…
From the Springer press release: The popular building-block computer game Tetris might be more than just an idle pastime that keeps you glued to a screen. Playing it shortly after experiencing a traumatic event seems…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Sex plays a central role in reproduction, and it can be pleasurable, but new findings suggest that it may serve an additional purpose: bonding partners together. A study…
From the Thomas Jefferson University press release: More Americans than ever are turning to spiritual, meditative and religious retreats as a way to reset their daily life and enhance wellbeing. Now, researchers at The Marcus…
From the Johns Hopkins Medicine press release: In a small-scale study of women with previously diagnosed mood disorders, Johns Hopkins researchers report that lower levels of the hormone allopregnanolone in the second trimester of pregnancy…