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Does the moon affect our mood or actions?

From the Frontiers media release: Always surrounded by an aura of mystery, the moon and its possible influence over human behavior has been object of ancestral fascination and mythical speculation for centuries. While the full moon… 

Emotions in the age of Botox

From the Sissa Medialab media release: Botulin injections in the facial muscles, which relax expression lines and make one’s skin appear younger as a result of a mild paralysis, have another, not easily predictable effect: they… 

Body image strongly linked to overall life satisfaction

From the Chapman University media release: Chapman University has just published the results of a national study on the factors linked to satisfaction with appearance and weight. In a survey of more than 12,000 Americans adults,… 

‘Sixth sense’ protects drivers except when texting

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From the University of Houston media release: While much has been made about the dangers of texting and driving, less attention has been focused on the age-old distractions of being absent minded or upset while driving.… 

When selling good karma goes bad

From the University of California – Riverside media release: When you’re paid to sell things, it doesn’t hurt to be able to stretch the truth or prey on people’s emotions once in a while. Most advertisers… 

Level of self-control linked to environment

From the Society for Consumer Psychology media release: What should you do after a difficult day at work? Many people would take a peaceful walk in nature, but this may not be a wise choice for…