Study correlates insomnia with depression
From the De Gruyter press release: Lay people tend to think that insomnia is usually a symptom of something else, like stress, a bad diet or a sedentary lifestyle, but this may not be true at…
Study suggests meditation has limited role in making you a better person
From the Coventry University press release: For decades many people have claimed meditation can change how we behave towards others and make us more compassionate. But now new research has suggested meditation’s role in making…
Study suggests self-defeating humor promotes psychological well-being
From the University of Granada press release: UGR researchers from the Mind, Brain and Behaviour Research Centre (CIMCYC) have established that individuals who frequently use self-defeating humour — aimed at gaining the approval of others…
Study suggests over-the-counter pain meds may influence thoughts and emotions
From the SAGE press release: Over-the-counter pain medicine such as Ibuprofen and acetaminophen may influence how people process information, experience hurt feelings, and react to emotionally evocative images, according to recent studies. Examining these findings…
Study suggests wage increases do not have a persistent effect on job satisfaction
From the University of Basel press release: After a wage increase, people tend to be more satisfied with their jobs — and even more so when what they have gained exceeds the wage increases of…
New research suggests technique to improve eyewitness recall
From the James Cook University press release: New research from a memory expert at James Cook University in Australia shows there may be a simple way to help eyewitnesses of crimes remember more about what…
Study suggests bilingualism could offset brain changes in Alzheimer’s
From the Concordia University press release: After more than a decade of research, this much we know: it’s good for your brain to know another language. A new Concordia study goes further, however, focusing specifically…
Researcher finds link between 3-D body scans, feelings of dejection
From the Florida State University press release: If you’ve made a habit of sidestepping mirrors and shunning your reflection, new research from Florida State University suggests that you may want to keep a safe distance…
Researchers develop computer model that may help decode Facebook emoticons
From the Penn State press release: While the trusty “like” button is still the most popular way to signal approval for Facebook posts, a computer model may help users and businesses navigate the increasingly complicated…
Study suggests low levels of alcohol may help brain clear away toxins
From the University of Rochester Medical Center press release: While a couple of glasses of wine can help clear the mind after a busy day, new research shows that it may actually help clean the…