Why hugs become memorable
A large-scale survey of adults in the UK shows that hugs are commonly remembered for comfort, support, and understanding, according to a study published October 28, 2026, in the open access journal PLOS One by…
Study finds positive parenting teaches children how to experience joy—and could lead to better mental health
More than one in five adults in the US experience mental illness each year, according to data from the National Alliance on Mental Illness. And more than one in seven young people ages 6–17 experience…
Study suggests teenagers are kinder than stereotypes imply
From the UBC Okanagan press release: A UBC Okanagan researcher is hoping to flip the switch on the pre-convinced stereotype that teens are mean. Associate Professor John-Tyler Binfet, a researcher in the School of Education,…