From the University of Gothenburg via EurekAlert!: Intelligence – what does it really mean? In the 1800s, it meant that you were good at memorising things, and today intelligence is measured through IQ tests where…
From the Pennsylvania State University press release: For many people, the motivation to exercise fluctuates from week to week, and these fluctuations predict whether they will be physically active, according to researchers at Penn State.…
From the Academy of Finland press release: Aerobic fitness has a favorable effect on cognitive functions. For example, physically active elderly people are less prone to ageing-related cognitive decline than those who lead a sedentary…
From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Do romance movies warm people up? A new study in the Journal of Consumer Research finds that yes, consumers choose romance movies over other…
From the University of Chicago Press Journals press release via EurekAlert!: Consumers react differently to units of measurement—depending on whether they are thinking concretely or abstractly, according to a new study in the Journal of…
From the North Carolina State University press release: Everyone has moments when they feel more in control of their lives than at other times. New research from North Carolina State University shows that this sense…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: “That’s not fair!” It’s a common playground complaint. But how early do children acquire this sense of fairness? Before they’re 2, says a new study. “We found…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: We like to think of ourselves as rational creatures, absorbing information, weighing it carefully, and making thoughtful decisions. But, as it turns out, we’re kidding ourselves. Over…
From the American Academy of Neurology press release via Newswise: Simple tests such as walking speed and hand grip strength may help doctors determine how likely it is a middle-aged person will develop dementia or…
From the Cornell press release via MedicalXPress: Taking care of an aging or disabled loved one can be hazardous to your health. But certain personality traits appear to reduce caregivers’ risk for health problems, reports…