Study suggests empathy levels vary by age, gender
From the University of Michigan press release by Diane Swanbrow via ScienceDaily: According to a new study of more than 75,000 adults, women in that age group are more empathic than men of the same…
Treatment to prevent Alzheimer’s moves a step closer
From the Lancaster University press release via HealthCanal: A new drug to prevent the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease could enter clinical trials in a few years’ time according to scientists. Alzheimer’s is the most…
Researchers find skin sensory neurons that react to pleasurable stimulus
From the Caltech press release by Katie Neith via ScienceDaily: The skin is a human being’s largest sensory organ, helping to distinguish between a pleasant contact, like a caress, and a negative sensation, like a…
Study examines how brain cells shape temperature preferences
From the Scripps Research Institute press release via ScienceDaily: While the wooly musk ox may like it cold, fruit flies definitely do not. They like it hot, or at least warm. In fact, their preferred…
Study examines models of alcoholism relapse
From the Elsevier press release via AlphaGalileo: Once heavy drinking impairs function, a variety of punishment-related threats may motivate people to stop drinking: spouses may threaten divorce, employers may threaten job loss, and courts threaten…
Study examines impact of natural disasters on children’s altruism levels
From the University of Chicago press release by William Harms via HealthCanal: A natural disaster can bring out the best in older children, prompting 9-year-olds to be more willing to share, while 6-year-olds become more…
Study examines effect of adding new members to workgroup
From the Public Library of Science press release via ScienceDaily: Adding a new member to a working group can create distrust between members and hinder group functions, but a new study suggests that the distrust…
Study suggests mental health issues may lead to unhealthy behaviours when combined with socioeconomic disadvantage
From the Springer press release via EurekAlert!: Poor mental health leads to unhealthy behaviors in low-income adults – not the other way around, according to a new study by Dr. Jennifer Walsh and colleagues from…
Study suggests peer pressure may have bigger impact on body image than media exposure
From the Springer press release via ScienceDaily: Peers exert a greater influence on teenage girls’ dissatisfaction with their bodies than do thin ideals in television or social media use, according to new research by Dr.…
Study suggests young adulthood marked by relationship “churning”
From the Bowling Green State University press release via ScienceDaily: It’s a tumultuous time in life — the late teens, early 20s — especially when it comes to relationships. That instability is the focus of…