From the Journal of Retailing at New York University press release: No shopper likes being watched closely, especially if they’re buying an item they find very personal and potentially embarrassing — for instance, foot fungus cream…
From the University of Exeter press release: Person-centred activities combined with just one hour a week of social interaction can improve quality of life and reduce agitation for people with dementia living in care homes,…
From the American Academy of Neurology press release: The part of the brain that helps control emotion may be larger in people who develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after brain injury compared to those with a…
From the University of Leeds press release: An evaluation of efforts designed to reduce how many sugary drinks we consume shows some success in changing younger people’s habits but warns they cannot be the only…
From the Wiley press release: A new study found that participation in arts-based groups — such as those that involve choir singing and creative writing — benefits the emotions of both healthy adults and those…
From the McGill University press release: Practice might not always make perfect, but it’s essential for learning a sport or a musical instrument. It’s also the basis of brain training, an approach that holds potential as…
From the Florida State University press release: In today’s appearance-driven world, body image can be a powerful influence on our choices and behaviors, especially related to dieting. That image is sometimes shaped or distorted by many…
From the Princeton University press release: The absence of a father — due to incarceration, death, separation or divorce — has adverse physical and behavioral consequences for a growing child. But little is known about…
From the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne press release: Psychologists speak of anxiety in two forms: “state” anxiety, which refers to anxiety arising from a particular situation; and “trait” anxiety, which refers to anxiety as part…
From the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center press release: Understanding how dietary essential fatty acids work may lead to effective treatments for diseases and conditions such as stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, age-related macular degeneration, Parkinson’s disease…